10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 1
Average Mileage:
81,676 miles

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2005 Cadillac CTS seat belts / air bags problems

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2005 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #60

Jan 132021

CTS

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air bag light is on saying the passenger side buckle tensioner not working when there never a accident on this car, Fuel level low illuminates when there is fuel in the tank still, fuel level goes down fast after a short drive when fuel just been put

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #59

Jun 152020

CTS

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owned a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while the driver drove at an unknown speed, she applied the brakes to avoid hitting an animal as a result the vehicle swerved, rolling over several times. The contact stated that no air bags deployed as and the driver's seat belt became unlatched as the driver was ejected through the rear window. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated while the failure occurred. The driver sustained a coma, broken vertebra, hip contusion, bruising and memory loss as she was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The front passenger suffered hip, chest, breast, waist, arms, shoulder, head injuries as well as the rear driver's side passenger sustained chest, hip, and nose injuries all occupants were transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was reading the accident information from a news paper article. The New Mexico state police was present and a police report was filed. The fire department was also present. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #58

May 012019

CTS

  • 109,000 miles
My 2005 Cadillac Cts does have recalls on those models however in contacting Cadillac they are telling me I need to pay to have this fixed. I have a srevice air bag showing up onsreen and in mirror of my car. I am hoping I can force them to fix this

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #57

Oct 152016

CTS

  • 149,656 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag on no passenger airbag. Lights inside work sometimes. Car was moving.

- Huber Heights, OH, USA

problem #56

Feb 162018

CTS

  • 184,980 miles
I am the owner of a 2005 Cadillac Cts which was not included in the airbag recall, according to the NHTSA and GM websites, but has the same year, make, model, and defective airbag as the ones included. I took my Cadillac to get a 27 point inspection, oil change, etc., on 2/16/18, and I was informed that the front seat airbag sensor needed to be replaced because it was not working. My vehicle should be included in the GM manufacturing recall of takata airbags.

- Tifton, GA, USA

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problem #55

Feb 252019

CTS

  • 52,000 miles
Service air bag light comes on, only 52000 miles on vehicle.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #54

Jul 212018

CTS

  • 28,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall had wreck air bag did not deploy at the time it should have, rush in ambulance to hospital car was on highway going straight,

- Madison, MS, USA

problem #53

Mar 232018

CTS

  • 124,000 miles
Per report tje suspension system and aorbag recall. When I purchased vehicle, information was warrant to me. I total loss my car due to suspension and axle malfuntion. It caused me to hit a curb. I could not gain control.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #52

Jan 232017

CTS

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator kept illuminating and remained lit. The dealer (englewood cliffs Cadillac, 374 sylvan ave, englewood cliffs, NJ 07632, (201) 568-4800) was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall for the air bags. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- East Orange, NJ, USA

problem #51

Jan 282018

CTS

  • 138,825 miles
The service airbag light illuminated in my car. The passenger seat sensor does not activate when someone is sitting in the seat, and therefore the airbag does not turn on. This was a noticed recall for this year of car, but when I searched my VIN, my car does not qualify.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #50

Dec 192017

CTS

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We keep getting a message on the car screen that the front passenger side airbag is off when the car is started whether someone is sitting in the seat or not. Code is B0092 passenger detection error. Just recently bought car and registered it, Cadillac dealers says no recall for this safety issue. It is in fact an issue if we are in a car accident, the police will ask first thing about the airbag. Just thankful we know about this issue before something ever happens. Code just came up today December 19, 2017.

- Elloree, SC, USA

problem #49

Aug 032017

CTS

  • 137,000 miles
Brake system failure: I was driving on the highway and had to execute an emergency stop going approximately 30 mph on a cool dry road. When I did, the car power, engine, electrical system shut down and refused to brake any more than it did prior to my slamming on the brakes. My momentum would have carried me into the car positioned only a few feet in front of me if I hadn't the presence of mind to instinctively pull off onto the shoulder as to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. I had to put the car into park in order to be restart it. Immediately I noticed that the brakes felt substantially different. The system lost enough pedal pressure that stopping after that incident required me to drive at low speeds and give myself more distance; thankfully, I still had some ability to stop, at that time. I inspected the brake lines and hoses after parking the vehicle that the steel brake lines had fluid dripping from them. I also noticed that the driver front wheel well liner had a spray of brake fluid that covered the interior portion of the liner, proximally, behind the rim and tire sidewall. I had tested the brakes after that and have no braking ability. I have not touched it since that incident. The rest is ongoing and is separate from the incident reported above. Air bags: The system keeps telling me that the airbag system needs to be serviced. I've read the recall info regarding other Cadillac cars and mine meets the same criteria but has no recall notice. Something about this coincidence doesn't make sense... engine: Internal timing chain tensioner has failed and I hear a noticeable ticking of the chain slapping against the sidewall that is emanating from the passenger side of the engine. I have seen, read, heard of other individual owner testimonials that talk about this being an issue that Cadillac refuses to acknowledge.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #48

Feb 022016

CTS

  • 69,008 miles
Takata airbags. Airbag light stays on. Per trouble cods the problem is related to the passinger side seat.

- Connellsville, PA, USA

problem #47

Mar 202017

CTS

  • 119,668 miles
Front passenger airbag sensor shorted out and required replacement. Both Cadillac dealership and GM indicating that my VIN # doesn't apply as part of the GM safety recall 100355 NHTSA id 10V644000 which means I am responsible for the cost of part and labor for the fix.

- Bristol, CT, USA

problem #46

Mar 262017

CTS

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the when the vehicle was turned on, a "service air bag" warning light illuminated. In addition, the "air bag off" light illuminated on the rear view mirror. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Toccoa, GA, USA

problem #45

Jan 032009

CTS

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #44

Oct 112016

CTS 6-cyl

  • 46,589 miles
We are trying to find out if the installed part 19259297: N-module kit (14865-K) is defective. We had this part replaced twice -- once on 7/25/14 at 42,943 miles, and, again on 10/11/16 at 46,589 miles. Although the part does not appear to be under a current recall for our VIN number, perhaps someone needs to review it since we've had to replace it twice within a little over a two-year period. We've contacted Cadillac directly and they are not willing to research the safety or adequacy of this part. We had the part replace at steve foley Cadillac (northbrook, il).

- Northbrook, IL, USA

problem #43

Dec 212014

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor mat was defective and needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10V644000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 02/21/17

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #42

Oct 292016

CTS

  • miles
The airbag sensor light just came on even though the car has never been in a wreck. Although, this was issued a recall it is only on certain cars of that year. The problem has been acknowledged so not sure why all cars in this year range are not fixed on the recall since this is an acknowledged safety issue. This light comes on as soon as the car is started. Is Cadillac going to take responsibility if the airbag goes off or does not go off in an accident? this is a safety feature that should be fixed by Cadillac.

- Elkton, VA, USA

problem #41

Sep 012016

CTS

  • 122,900 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while stationary, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag sensors do not recognize when an occupant was in the seat and the air bag warning light remained off intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,900.

- Munroe Falls, OH, USA

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