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2013 Cadillac CTS airbags problems

11 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 56,226. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
15%
typical mileage
56,226
crashes
5
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Cadillac CTS airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 Cadillac CTS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 29, 2024 · Airbags · IL

I noticed that on the dash a message that service is needed on one of the airbags. I then scheduled appointment to have the problem corrected. I was informed by the dealership’ service department that I need a passenger airbag replacement on the passenger side of the car, and they also informed me that GM no longer manufactures the airbag that I need. I was not given any assistance on how to replace this safety feature in the car, nor was I notified by the manufacturer that airbag was discontinued.

Filed Dec 1, 2022 · Airbags · SC · crash

Air bags didn’t come out

Filed May 3, 2021 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the contact crashed into a deer which caused an air bag deployment message; the air bags were not deployed. The contact stated only an odd smelling powder emitted from the air bag location. The contact sustained bruising in torso, and swelling in eyes due to powder; medical attention was not sought. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to local tow lot where it was diagnosed with being destroyed. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 17, 2020 · Airbags · 56,226 miles · LA

Service air bag light on

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

I was in an accident with my 2013 cadillac, suffering a severed lip, requiring 24 stitches in my botyomlip, lost tooth, and suffered neck and back pain due to airbags not deploying.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · MO

I was driving along highway 70 downtown st louis when all the sudden all 4 ceiling/curtain airbags went off only, no other airbags deployed, just the ones stated. I pulled the vehicle off the highway. I was able to drive the vehicle back to my house where it remains. This incident happened on the evening of october 19, 2019. I just purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago. The dealership is closed on sundays where I purchsed it. There is no body damage to the vehicle, like I said the airbags just went off for no reason.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Airbags, Seats · 140,000 miles · MO

Takata, service air bag is on across stereo console & light on dash. It came on within last 4 weeks while driving & after a bump in road. Won't go off. Deeply concerned. Also driver power seat module doesn't work to raise not great for someone short.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Airbags · TX

Over 1 year ago (july 2016) I was notified of a safety recall of airbag inflators can degrade in hot humid areas. I live in texas where it's currently over 105 degrees. The notification states I will be notified when parts are available. Now I see a year later there is no remedy for this problem.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 60,000 miles · TX

Air bag light has came on. While vehicle was in motion driving on the highway the passenger rear window came down on it's own and would not roll back up. My car only have 60,000 miles.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 5,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while traveling 45 MPH, he became involved in a multi-vehicle crash. The contact abruptly applied the brakes however, the vehicle did not respond and the air bag exploded. There was an unknown gray substance that was emitted from the air bag upon deployment, which affected the contact's vision and breathing abilities. Additionally, the contact sustained three fractured ribs and injuries to the neck, knee, ankle and head which required medical attention. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was later towed to an authorized dealer but was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the brake failure. The contact had also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v394000 (electrical) however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was able to indicate when the parts would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Questions about the 2013 Cadillac CTS airbags

Does the 2013 Cadillac CTS have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 Cadillac CTS, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Cadillac CTS airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 56,226 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Cadillac CTS airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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 2013 Cadillac CTS problems

Electrical 26Transmission 13Steering 10Brakes 7Engine 7Suspension 7Driver assistance 5Lights 5Seats 3Acceleration 2Body 2Fuel system 1Wheels 1

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