Cadillac STS no deployment problems

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · MT · crash

My airbags did not deploy and my traction control failed. The airbag light remains on and there is a faulty code. The vehicle lost ability to control it to turn. I went straight into the fence. The airbags were not addressed by the body shop or repair shop.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · MT · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac sts. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the traction control failed and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle continued moving forward. The contact crashed the front driver's side of the vehicle into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to rimrock cadillac gmc (located at 840 shiloh rd, billings, mt 59106, (406) 651-5000). The dealer diagnosed that the traction control needed to be serviced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · AZ

. This is my first time owning a cadillac and I must say I absolutely love it! It is a 2007 sts so it is older but in excellent condition with only around 65,000 miles on it. However I have been very recently disappointed by the service response from my airbag malfunction. I recently noticed my air bag light sensor was intermittently turning on and off and immediately brought it into earnhardt cadillac of scottsdale for fear of a safety issue. I received a call from steven from services who explained that the wiring harness would have to be replaced before he could even further diagnose the air bag wiring issue. He explained that the air bag would most likely not deploy in an accident. He explained that the harness itself would be $485 and only once he repaired that would he be able to further evaluate the air bag issue. I asked if cadillac stands behind the repair of such a safety concern and he said only under the warranty and also stated there was no recalls on this car model. I was very disappointed to hear a car with such low mileage would have such a horrific safety issue that cadillac is not willing to repair or replace. I'm reaching out to you to see if indeed that is the case or if cadillac would be willing to repair this safety hazard. I had a honda several years ago and the air bag was replaced immediately for the safety of all drivers and passengers. I'm hoping cadillac would stand behind its reputation and do the same. It appears as if there are several identical complaints about this car model and even some horrific damage to passengers when the air bag did not deploy. This safety issue needs to be recalled and addressed immediately.

Filed Sep 5, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 99,450 miles · FL · crash

Involved in head-on collision on july 31, 2016 when a vehicle pulled out in front of me on a clear, dry, day on pavement I was traveling about 30 MPH and tried to swerve to miss the other vehicle, but my vehicle made contact on the left front quarter panel of my car hitting the other vehicle at the drivers side door. My air bag did not go off nor did the seat belt stop me from hitting the steering wheel. After the accident, the warning panel read "service air bag". The other driver was ticketed for failure to yield.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 69,000 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Traveling 81 north in northeast pennsylvania, rounding turn car stalled. I lost complete control of the vehicle which caused me to slam into a guard rail and the car went down an embankment and into a boulder. Air bags never deployed. Passenger and I were severely injured and had to be pulled out of the vehicle. Although we were both buckled in, the seatbelts flew off upon impact. This car should be recalled, it is very dangerous and should not be on the road (its a death trap).

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · NY · crash · fire · 1 injury

I was traveling through the countryside on my way home from work. My car suddenly stalled, I lost control of the vehicle and slammed into an on coming car in the other lane. This caused permanent traumatic brain injury as our airbags never deployed causing us to slam our heads off windshield and side door window.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac sts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle causing it to veered off road and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt lock disengaged. The contact and the front passenger sustained permanent brain injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 61,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

I was at a complete stop. I started going up the driveway, I felt the car lurch foreward. I thought I was slamming on the brake, but hit the gas instead. The car crashed into the house moving the concrete block. The airbags did not deploy. I broke my neck at c4 and c5. I have seen 3 reports on this site detailing the same. All these cars were 2007 cadillac sts. With all the problems with gm and airbags, could this be related?

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Airbags · 44,920 miles · WI

The "service airbag" light came on and the message on the rearview mirror is no longer detecting a passenger when a passenger is sitting in the seat. The passenger detector sensor has failed in the passenger seat. The same model year for the cadillac cts had a recall for the same problem. The two vehicles are substantially similar and probably use the exact same part, yet the the sts model was not included in the recall. A simple internet search shows hundreds of complaints on forums with this issue in the sts model as well as the cts model. The result would be that the airbag would not deploy in the event of a crash.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 11,000 miles · TN · crash

I was driving my 2005 cadillac sts doing about 45 miles and all of a sudden my car lost control. I put on brakes and my car would not stop. I tried steering to the left to avoid trees and my car would not turn it appeared that my accelerator was stuck and my steering wheel would not turn. My car hit three trees and when it struck the third tree I kept applying the brakes it still wouldn't stop then I turned my car off and that's the only way I got it to stop. My back wheel on the passenger side came off and my car was totaled. My air bag did not deploy. I spoke with gmac claims representative and he stated that it was normal for the air bag not to deploy. He also, stated that the air bag indicated that I had applied the accelerator when I know that I did not. I am terrified from this accident and this is the first accident I have ever had and I do not drink or take drugs. I asked the representative did the black box indicate that I had to turn the car off to stop it and representative stated no, then I asked him to tell me how the car stopped. If I had not turned the car off it would not have stopped and I would not be here today. Gmac denied my claim and stated that it was my fault.