Back on july 16th 2019, I was stopped at a stop sign about to get a on the main road. When I was rear ended in my 03 cadillac deville. Airbags never deployed, causing the passenger to having whiplash/nerve damage. As per myself, now I have lower back issues.
2003 Cadillac Deville airbags problems
25 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 104,255. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 104,255
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Cadillac Deville airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Cadillac Deville airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 03V051000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
What 2003 Cadillac Deville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall - the air bag light is staying on all the time. The service engine light comes on occassionally after I put gas in
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to start the vehicle and the key was hard to remove from the ignition. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated upon attempting to start the vehicle, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that a security module failed and there was a disconnection of the electrical system. The vehicle was then taken to vinings enterprises inc. (904 n tennessee st, cartersville, ga 30120, (770) 382-2007), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The air bag light come on in display often and stay on for days it might be off a time and it come back on and remain on
Air bag light is staying on
2003 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical defect issues. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the water pump and radiator leaked resulting in a coolant leak, and the engine overheating. An independent mechanic determined the metal brackets holding the left side tank had rusted and caused a crack in the left radiator tank. The engine developed an oil leak from the lower crankcase of the engine block. The oil leak caused a defective design in the lower crank shaft. The mechanic informed the consumer the engine needed to be removed to properly repair the oil leak. Also, the tire pressure light illuminated. *jb the consumer stated that a diagnostic from onstar of the vehicle displayed a malfunctioned airbag. *js the consumer requested a formal investigation into these issues. The consumer stated that only a $5,000 gift card would be an acceptable reimbursement.
Front end collision at 42 MPH that caused heavy front end damage and the air bag failed to deploy. My vehicle was in motion when the small pickup in front stopped short causing impact.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 30 MPH and approaching a stop light, the brake pedal was applied, but the contact's foot slipped. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Air bags
2003 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch issues. *smd the consumer stated the recall repair was not effective. The consumer stated the ignition switch should have been replaced, as the vehicle shut off while driving in traffic. The consumer had to put the vehicle in neutral and re-start the vehicle. The vehicle usually re-started, but a times when he turned the switch nothing happened. Also, the air bag light illuminated on an intermittent basis.
Questions about the 2003 Cadillac Deville airbags
Does the 2003 Cadillac Deville have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Cadillac Deville, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Cadillac Deville airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 104,255 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac Deville airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V051000, 02V222000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Cadillac Deville have bad airbags?
The Cadillac Deville model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (49 complaints), 1998 (34 complaints) and 2002 (26 complaints).
Other 2003 Cadillac Deville problems
Electrical 52Engine 26Brakes 16Transmission 14Steering 12Visibility 11Fuel system 9Acceleration 7Body 6Suspension 3Tires 3Driver assistance 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2Lights 1Seats 1
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