Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator kept illuminating and remained lit. The dealer (englewood cliffs cadillac, 374 sylvan ave, englewood cliffs, nj 07632, (201) 568-4800) was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall for the air bags. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
2005 Cadillac CTS airbags complaints
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The service airbag light illuminated in my car. The passenger seat sensor does not activate when someone is sitting in the seat, and therefore the airbag does not turn on. This was a noticed recall for this year of car, but when I searched my VIN, my car does not qualify.
We keep getting a message on the car screen that the front passenger side airbag is off when the car is started whether someone is sitting in the seat or not. Code is b0092 passenger detection error. Just recently bought car and registered it, cadillac dealers says no recall for this safety issue. It is in fact an issue if we are in a car accident, the police will ask first thing about the airbag. Just thankful we know about this issue before something ever happens. Code just came up today december 19, 2017.
Brake system failure: I was driving on the highway and had to execute an emergency stop going approximately 30 MPH on a cool dry road. When I did, the car power, engine, electrical system shut down and refused to brake any more than it did prior to my slamming on the brakes. My momentum would have carried me into the car positioned only a few feet in front of me if I hadn't the presence of mind to instinctively pull off onto the shoulder as to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. I had to put the car into park in order to be restart it. Immediately I noticed that the brakes felt substantially different. The system lost enough pedal pressure that stopping after that incident required me to drive at low speeds and give myself more distance; thankfully, I still had some ability to stop, at that time. I inspected the brake lines and hoses after parking the vehicle that the steel brake lines had fluid dripping from them. I also noticed that the driver front wheel well liner had a spray of brake fluid that covered the interior portion of the liner, proximally, behind the rim and tire sidewall. I had tested the brakes after that and have no braking ability. I have not touched it since that incident. The rest is ongoing and is separate from the incident reported above. Air bags: the system keeps telling me that the airbag system needs to be serviced. I've read the recall info regarding other cadillac cars and mine meets the same criteria but has no recall notice. Something about this coincidence doesn't make sense... Engine: internal timing chain tensioner has failed and I hear a noticeable ticking of the chain slapping against the sidewall that is emanating from the passenger side of the engine. I have seen, read, heard of other individual owner testimonials that talk about this being an issue that cadillac refuses to acknowledge.
Takata airbags. Airbag light stays on. Per trouble cods the problem is related to the passinger side seat.
Front passenger airbag sensor shorted out and required replacement. Both cadillac dealership and gm indicating that my VIN # doesn't apply as part of the gm safety recall 100355 the federal safety agency id 10v644000 which means I am responsible for the cost of part and labor for the fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the when the vehicle was turned on, a "service air bag" warning light illuminated. In addition, the "air bag off" light illuminated on the rear view mirror. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
We are trying to find out if the installed part 19259297: n-module kit (14865-k) is defective. We had this part replaced twice -- once on 7/25/14 at 42,943 miles, and, again on 10/11/16 at 46,589 miles. Although the part does not appear to be under a current recall for our VIN number, perhaps someone needs to review it since we've had to replace it twice within a little over a two-year period. We've contacted cadillac directly and they are not willing to research the safety or adequacy of this part. We had the part replace at steve foley cadillac (northbrook, il).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 02/21/17*lj
The airbag sensor light just came on even though the car has never been in a wreck. Although, this was issued a recall it is only on certain cars of that year. The problem has been acknowledged so not sure why all cars in this year range are not fixed on the recall since this is an acknowledged safety issue. This light comes on as soon as the car is started. Is cadillac going to take responsibility if the airbag goes off or does not go off in an accident? This is a safety feature that should be fixed by cadillac.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while stationary, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag sensors do not recognize when an occupant was in the seat and the air bag warning light remained off intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop immediately and the braking distance increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. When operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the occupant restraint system was faulty. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Takata recall - owned car since 2007, never notified of airbag recall. Service air bag light came on and I took car to mechanic on 3/15/15. Advised of recall. Called cadillac cust. Serv. Recall was removed 12/15/14 and told there was nothing they could do. Have been searching for help since. My car is unsafe.
The airbag sensing system for the passenger seat has failed. This is a known issue for gm who handled it by means of a "service accommodation" that extended the warranty to 100,000 miles. If it was handled as a recall it would have required them to make the needed repairs no matter what, they are dodging their responsibility by handling it in this manner and will not provide any support for consumers once you pass the expiration. This is fraud.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. A failure code was found at the passenger sensing system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 180,000.
Takata recall-not notified of airbag recall. Recall withdrawn december 2014. March of 2015 my passenger airbag light came on. Took to my certified gm mechanic, checked it out and sent me to chuck fairbanks (dealer) because of recall. This is when I was told the recall had been withdrawn. I have been searching for help with this dangerous matter since. I need more information on who and what to do regarding getting the services needed. It is no longer a safe car for me to have a passenger with me. I did call cadillac customer service and they said they could do nothing about it. I am not financially able to make this repair, retired, elderly and on ss. Can you please advise me where and what to do next? I have owned cadillacs since 1985 and never encountered not being notified of recalls. Please notify me of any assistance you may be able to advise me of at p. O. Box 220, red oak, tx 75154. I have trouble with my e-mail and at&t has screwed up my telephones. This is important to me and I want to be sure I receive your response. I am not very computer savy and my computer is quite old. Thank you for any assistance you can give me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While operating the vehicle, the service air bag sensor light and message displayed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving 35 MPH, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 04/14/16*lj updated 04/18/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag sensor light would illuminate and the message to service air bag displayed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Air bags were repaired 10/10/11, recall #10355. This was done at my own expense. The air bag indicator is once again on. I was not reimbursed for the first repair. I would very much like to have this corrected by the manufacture, without any personal expense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
My vehicle has a recall on the air bag pressure sensor module. Due to missing the cutoff date of exactly 1 month the dealership would not honor the pairs. Due to the $650 repairs required I was not prepared to have that service done. Any assistance or clarity on this is greatly appreciated.
Came to a stop waiting for a car ahead of me to make a left hand turn. Was then contacted by another vehicle from behind that was traveling at an estimated 60 MPH. My cts-v was then pushed into the car in front causing significant damage to that vehicle, and crushing my front end. Of all airbags in the cts-v, not one deployed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the passenger side sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,500. Updated 01/20/15*lj updated 6/9/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while entering a driveway, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond causing the contact to crash into the garage. There were no injuries. Also, the contact stated that the brake pedal depressed to the ground and the service brake assist warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure but was able to reset the ABS system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 12/22/14*lj updated 05/26/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign: 10v644000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v62200 (air bags). The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 1/7/15*cn updated 01/15/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel air bag became warm. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
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