2007 Cadillac CTS: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 23, 2025 · Airbags · 71,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving 40-43 MPH, a bicyclist suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact veered away from the bicyclist, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. The utility pole was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy, and the contact hit the chest and head against the steering wheel. The contact immediately went to the hospital and was provided medical assistance. The contact sustained contusions on the chest and on the head, and the contact sustained bruises on the left and right legs. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure was approximately 71,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Airbags · 112,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a crash that when hit the vehicle turned off and airbags did not work. I was hit twice on driver rear and passenger rear, spun out and no airbags deployed. I was crossing over a city road from a stop sign, was hit at 60 MPH. I was doing 20 MPH going straight across from the stop sign.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Airbags · 89,513 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a right turn, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger seat would not detect an occupant on the seat in order to activate the air bags. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,513.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 42,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 132,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The brakes also became difficult to engage. Due to the failures, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. After the crash, the contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (ignition switch). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Airbags · 136,000 miles · SC · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving t approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy.in addition, the contact mentioned that the air bag warning light illuminated. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v644000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Airbags · 85,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the air bag warning light illumination. The dealer replaced the air bag sensor several times however, the failure was not corrected. The contact later became involved in a crash where another vehicle crashed into the passenger's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and neck injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,500. Updated 8/26/13

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Airbags · 51,443 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 20 MPH and was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was told by the repair shop that there was a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v644000 (air bag: frontal: sensor/control module). The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and the current mileage was 51,443.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Airbags · 142,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

On monday march 5, 2012 @ 8am my daughter was @ a stop sign. She waited for 3 cars to pass she pulled out onto 16th street where the cars travel @ 35mph... She waited for the truck to go past & @ 8am the sun is bright she could not see the trailer that the truck was towing & she tried to go straight across the street! She hit the trailer head on & it smashed the front end of my car & spun her around & smashed the passenger side & dragged her down the road... The battery acid from car was melting the road. The police & insurance company were very surprised that my airbag did not go off!!!!! I had only had my car back for 8 days from the dealership before it was totaled. I had just put new tires on, new filters, new spark plugs, a catalytic converter etc, they checked my car in full as they did every time & never did anything say I had an airbag problem. I brought my car in for every recall I ever received! My insurance company & I both have taken pictures. My problem now is that I owed more than my car was worth. My complaint is the simple fact that the airbags did not deploy for such a horrible collision, yet a friend had a softball hit the hood of her car & her airbag deployed. How can I trust my children will be safe when driving, if I don't have the assurance of an airbag!

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · NY · crash · 1 injury

2007 cadillac cts. Consumer states problems with brakes *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was only 4 months old when the brakes failed to respond and the consumers son crashed into a concrete wall. Three years later, the consumer received a recall in the mail regarding the brakes. Also, the air bags failed to deploy. Recall 10v105000.

Filed Aug 9, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · OH · crash · 1 injury

After starting up my car (a 2007 cadillac cts) and attempting to go in reverse, it stalled in my driveway and began to roll down the hill. I tried to brake and to steer the car, but it would not respond. I also noticed that my traction engaged light was on. I ended up sliding into the retaining wall and continued down the hill until I crashed into the brick pillar of my garage. My airbags did not deploy and onstar did not respond to the crash. I sustained injuries ended up in the er. The local gm dealer could not find anything wrong with my car and said that my airbags did not deploy due to the "angle" of the hit. My car had nearly $8000 worth of damage so this was not a little "fender bender". When I was at the dealership talking to the service department manager, he told me that there was another customer who was filing a complaint against gm because they had a similar problem. They had an accident in their cadillac and sustained much more damage than I did, but their airbags failed to deploy also. I took delivery of the car at 463 miles and my incident took place around 503 miles or so. I had this car less than 30 hours when this happened. I still contend that the car stalled and caused this accident, but gm said that there were no codes found when they ran the diagnostic. I bought this car due to the onstar, and even though their website says that it can detect a collision without the airbags deploying, it did not work in my case.

Filed Jun 4, 2007 · Airbags · 159 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. While driving 10 MPH and making a turn, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer stated that they would send out an investigator and advised her to submit a complaint. An injury resulted from the crash. Police and ambulance reports are available. The current mileage is 159 and failure mileage was 159. Updated 02-01-08. *kb the consumer stated gm informed him the air bags did not deploy due to low speed. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at the tune of $16,000. Updated 02/01/08