Tl* the contact owned a 2004 cadillac cts equipped with uniroyal tiger paw touring tires, size: 235/55r17 99hm+s (na). While driving approximately 25 MPH on slightly wet roads, the vehicle began to hydroplane, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The vehicle's tires failed to gain traction in order for the contact to gain control of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received face, arm, and back injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 143,000.
2004 Cadillac CTS: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 224 complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 12,015
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
My 2004 cadillac cts was hit from behind, causing me injuries and eventually surgery and disability. The air bag did not deploy- my head hit the steering wheel, rather hard. I traded this vehicle in last year. Should the air bag have deployed? I think if it had, I would not have sustained the injuries.
I had a 2004 cadillac cts and I was traveling at a rate of 60 miles per hour and had a head on collision. My air bags never deployed.
I has driving down the highway and hit a vehicle that didn't have a turn signal on, the back bumper of the vehicle came off the vehicle went off the road. My rate of speed was 55mph, the front of my car was destroyed and the hood was caved in and up. I was wearing my seatbelt but my nose hit the steering wheel causing me to have a blooded nose, black eyes, and fractured nose. My air bags did not deploy. I was amazed. The vehicle that I hit was also a cadillac but an older model.
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission became stuck in reverse while backing out of a parking space. The vehicle excessively increased in speed without warning, spun three times and collided with a parked vehicle. The air bags did not deploy, and both passengers incurred pinched nerve injuries and mild spinal injuries in the collision. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer where only the body of the vehicle was repaired. Since this incident, the vehicle has been exchanged for a different vehicle. Updated
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at 10mph from a stop light the vehicle was hit on the passenger side. The side air bags did not deploy causing injury to the three occupants of the vehicle. The seat belts were worn and a police report was filed. The insurance agency deemed the vehicle totaled.
Dt*: the contact stated while in a stopped position the vehicle was rear ended and pushed into the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy. Although seat belts were in use there were injuries sustained. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was rear ended which caused a front end collision with another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were injuries sustained, however the seat belts were in use. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. There was a recall the federal safety agency # 05v024000 for the air bag sensor.
While pulling inside of a parking lot the consumer applied the brakes, placed the vehicle in reverse and the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. The driver placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably and ran into a glass window. No injuries. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Please fill in additional information. *jb sierra vista police department has a report of the accident.
While driving consumer's vehicle swerved because there was a deer in the road, and went into a ditch , after gaining control vehicle struck a concrete abutment head on. The air bags did not deploy.
The consumer was parking the vehicle when the gas pedal became stuck causing the consumer to crash into a building head on. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained injuries and was hospitalized. *ak
Severe side impact, both driver side doors and center pillar crushed. Side air bags did not deploy.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.
- Risk
- A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339.
Recall number 05V024000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Cadillac CTS no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2004 Cadillac CTS?
12 of 224 owner complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS (5%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Cadillac CTS?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Cadillac CTS
Whining noise 13ABS 9Brake failure 8Stalling 8Ball joint 7Airbag light 6Grinding brakes 6Fuel gauge 6Fuel pump 5Tire blowout 5
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