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2006 Cadillac CTS airbags problems
87 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 64,000. 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 87
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 64,000
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal11
- Frontal: sensor/control module9
- Side/window3
At what mileage
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Cadillac CTS airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Cadillac CTS airbags
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Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the front passenger seat may cause the mat to kink, bend, or fold. This flexing can break the connections in the mat. If this occurs, the sensor may not detect the presence of a front seat passenger and will disable the air bag.
- Risk
- Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V644000 · Recall details
Related investigations
IEE Passenger Sensing System Mats
On December 17, 2010, General Motors (GM) notified the federal safety agency that it had decided certain 2005 - 2007 model year Cadillac CTS vehicles contain a safety related defect.GM stated that certain CTS vehicles contain a passenger sensing system mat, manufactured by IEE, in the front passenger seat that may flex causing the mat to kink, bend or fold.If this flexing causes the connections in the mat to break, the passenger airbag could become disabled.Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.This issue was assigned recall number 10V‑644.On February 8, 2011, RMD mailed an information request (IR) letter to IEE requesting a list of purchasers for any company that was sold the same or similar defective mats.RMD also requested IEE supply the year, make and models of compatible vehicles for each of the mats it listed in its response.IEE responded on February 15, 2011, reporting that the mats recalled in GM recall 10V‑644 were developed specifically for the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS.IEE noted that, ...the CTS Sensor Mat is not the same or similar to any other sensor mat manufactured by IEE.IEE further explained that the sensor mats were sold to Lear Corp. (Lear), for incorporation into seat assemblies, with the seat assemblies finally being sold to GM.Also, some sensor mats were sold to Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly, LLC (IMA) who would then re-sell the mats to GM to use as service parts.Ultimately, these parts were all sold to GM for use in the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS vehicles.According to its 10V‑644 Defect Report, GM reported that some vehicles outside the recall population have ...significantly lower incident rates and will be provided a special coverage.This special coverage includes a free repair should the same issue occur to non-recalled 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS vehicles up to 10 years or 120,000 miles.On April 7, 2011, RMD mailed an IR letter to GM to gather more information on GM's decision to only recall a portion of the vehicles that contained the subject IEE mats.RMD also requested that GM provide updated to current warranty claims, field reports, and other field information for CTS vehicles both recalled and those under the special coverage.On May 19, 2011, GM responded with a letter and several CD attachments that were submitted to the federal safety agency's Office of the Chief Counsel along with a request for confidentiality.GM confirmed that the IEE mats recalled in 10V‑644 were only used in the 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS.GM also explained its reasoning in only recalling a portion of the CTS vehicles containing IEE mats.Due to various production phases, error detections, and false corrections, certain vehicles were more prone to mat failures than other vehicles.GM identified 4 distinct seat assembly production periods and chose to recall CTS vehicles depending on which seat assembly each vehicle received.Examining the data submitted in regards to warranty claims, field reports, and incidents, the CTS vehicles that were included in the safety recall were responsible for about 80% of the overall claims.CTS vehicles included in the special coverage (essentially an extended warranty), those with seat assemblies from other identified production phases, were responsible for about 20% of the overall claims.As GM has provided clear data to support its recall decision and since no other manufacturer has installed these same or similar passenger sensing system mats / seat assemblies in their vehicles, this Equipment Query is satisfied.This EQ is cl
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What 2006 Cadillac CTS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Well I am uncertain but we have two 2006 Cadillac cts and both have had multiple transmissions replaced. Multiple differential problems and air bag and wireing problems
Service airbag light on dash is on. No one ever sits in the passenger front seat. The rear view mirror indicates that the passenger seat airbag is off. I dont know how to turn it on just to see if the RVM will indicate an on position. I took the car in for a diagnosis and it it indicated that the PPS Module needs replacement. ($1280.79) Even if I do find out how to turn it on I would be afraid to turn it on if it’s going to explode that’s my problem what should I do
I am deaf and the “service Air Bag” and the symbol came on several times and I took it to a certified mechanic who spent two days checking. This is the what he said upon diagnosis, “ The part you need for the air bag light has been discontinued not available anymore.” I met him in person and he said the same thing. This is a safety issue. Please help! Thank you!
Thank these things i feel cadilac should consider fixing due to milage before and after i purchased the cadilac due to the miles before and after purchase. Due to being 100% disabled since 2009, Air bag & safety belt system light comes on when i have onstar diagnose the problem they said it has something to do with my seat belt system on passenger side which mind you isnt used often at all and cadilac will not help with the cost and was told by onstar it needs repairs asap because it could cause air bags to pop out while driving or not come out during a crash. Im afraid some times driving it. In the 7yrs of owning this i maybe put around 40,000 miles on the car its in good condition. Which lead me to the other problem due to miles. When i purchased the cadilac a few days later the check engine light came on it was the catalytic converter it was almost $800 it has two of them the dealer repaired it. Here the other day i had onstar do a complete system scan and the report showed the converter was in the process of going out again but just hasnt triggered my check engine lite. I was shocked because of the miles i drivewhich is under 6000 miles a yr and i use top grade fuel there isnt any way these converters should be going out they should have lasted for the rest of my life and the cars life i take very good care of it changing the oils on a regular bases and other cares are met but when talk to cadilac they didnt even consider my care and miles driven at all or find out why tne converter is needed twice since i owned the car when most cars never need converter replacement. Im 62 yrs old, these are concerns i have but mostly the treatment by cadilac (GM) the safety part being on passenger side that seat never hardly get used but could cause air bags to open while driving and two convertersin 6-7 years of ownership when most cars never need one and othhers just once. Which tells me theres a problem some where else causing it to not work properly, but it didnt matter.
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the airbag warning light illuminated. The contact called a local dealer who informed her that the cause could be an electrical failure or a defective airbag. The contact was informed to bring the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. ir
My car airbag light just comes on and never cuts off it just stays on and I don't know what the problem may be and I'm just wondering is this a problem with every air making model of the car that I have
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message service air bags displayed on the instrument panel. The air bag sensor light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The airbag warning light illuminated and has never went out. I understand there may be issues with the airbags from this manufacturer and possible model. Mu vehicle was in motion on a city street. However, I'm unable to afford to have this repaired due to the cost involved and if it's a manufacturer's issue I don't feel I should be responsible for the costs involved. I would certainly like to have this issue checked before myself or a passenger is injured as a result to this issue, thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Questions about the 2006 Cadillac CTS airbags
Does the 2006 Cadillac CTS have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 87 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Cadillac CTS airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 64,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Cadillac CTS airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V644000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Cadillac CTS have bad airbags?
The Cadillac CTS model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (87 complaints), 2005 (74 complaints) and 2007 (64 complaints).
Other 2006 Cadillac CTS problems
Brakes 57Transmission 45Electrical 43Engine 37Acceleration 10Fuel system 10Suspension 10Lights 7Visibility 7Driver assistance 6Body 4Steering 4Seat belts 3Seats 3Tires 3Wheels 3Locks 1
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