2004 Cadillac Deville: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 28, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 90,000 miles · CT · crash

I veered right to avoid a vehicle who approached over the center yellow line, the wheel locked, and I crashed over guardrail and into a utility pole. The airbags never deployed. I was not injured, and did not seek medical attention. The vehicle was a total loss. I did not know my vehicle was involved in a recall until my insurance provider sent me a document to that effect as part of the payout for the car. I've been driving for over 40 years, I am a defensive driver. I have 15 keys on my keychain what happened was just as they outlined I am totally screwed in this whole situation.

Filed Oct 25, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 7,000 miles · UT · crash · 1 injury

Driving east on flamingo st, las vegas, hit dip in road, suddenly, went dead. No power, engine died, hit from behind, airbags did not deploy. Went hospital by ambulance, with neck brace, iv drip, spent one night, went doctor next day. Car taken repair shop, per geico insurance adjuster. Went to this doctor for two years, then another doctor at v.a. Hospital, to this date. Had shots to low back, neck, many chiropractor treatments, with various pills, such as oxycodone, hydocodone and other narcotics for pain. Having to shots in low back this month, 29 oct 2014. The accident was investigated by las vegas state police department. Damage to my car was over $20,000. Dollars, geico would not replace, had to sell, suffered lost after 5 months. It was never correct after accident. Purchase 2005 new cts, it shut off while driving, traded it for 2005 cadillac deville, with 13,000 miles, engine leaked oil before warranty off, dealer refused to do anything. Now at 200,000 miles, it leaks 2-3 quarts between oil changes. Does not burn, engine was developed with defect, it leaks oil from bottom. I have spent thousands of dollars to repair. Found over 200 owners have same problems with deville, leaking oil. Reported to gm, they said nothing could be done, refused to assist in repairs or fix the problem.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 115,000 miles · IN · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH, the brake pedal sank into the floorboard and the vehicle failed to slow down after numerous attempts. The vehicle continued to accelerate into an intersection where another vehicle crashed in the driver's side. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered from whiplash which required medical treatment. The driver in the other vehicle was transported to the hospital. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Airbags · 33,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

I was standing still at red light old van with steel bumper ran into back of me knocking me forward an out against steering wheel air bag failed to deploy I was injured car had extensive damage.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into one other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/23/14*cn updated 05/21/2015

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Airbags · 142,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed the vehicle into a parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was inoperable and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · NE · crash

I was traveling south on highway 385 when a deer flew out in front of me. We hit head on destroying the whole front end of my car. I would like to know why the air bags did not go off if that deer would have flown up on the hood and came through the windshield it could have killed me. The air bag could have saved my life. Why did it not deploy.