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
2006 Cadillac CTS: airbag warning light
46 of the 269 complaints about the 2006 Cadillac CTS describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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!
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
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls related to the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. While driving various speeds, the passenger air bag indicator failed to show when it was operating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as having a malfunction with the passenger seat sensor that did not detect a passenger in the seat. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which indicated that a failure was occurring with the passenger side air bag sensor. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,893.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. While driving 50 MPH, the speed decreased without warning, as if the brakes had been depressed. The vehicle came to a complete stop without warning. The contact was able to accelerate the vehicle by applying pressure to the accelerator pedal. Furthermore, the check engine light illuminated and the air bag light remained illuminated and flickered continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 114,720.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence sensor and seat belt retentioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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
Questions about the 2006 Cadillac CTS airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 Cadillac CTS?
46 of 269 owner complaints about the 2006 Cadillac CTS (17%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2006 Cadillac CTS?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 6 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 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 2006 Cadillac CTS
ABS 19Brake failure 10No deployment 9Stalling 9Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 6Fuel gauge 6Jerking 5Loss of power 5Wipers 5
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