10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,384 miles

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2006 Cadillac CTS seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #32

Mar 162014

CTS 6-cyl

  • miles

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

Several times I have experienced that when turning right into a parking space my car does not want to come to a stop, my brakes become hard and to come to a stop I have to keep pumping the brakes.I am very scared to even go into a parking space.dont know if my car is gonna stop or keep going.the first time this happened to me is when first purchased the car, but being that U can use this car as stick or standard I thought maybe I did something wrong, I almost went into my apartment building.I am afraid that I might get into an accident with my grandchildren in the car or even hit someone walking.

- Springhill, FL, USA

problem #31

Aug 152013

CTS

  • 45,600 miles
The rear driver's side panel that held the air bag came apart. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealer yet. If this panel is not in correctly and the air bag deploys, the panel may not separate correctly and cause injury to any passenger.

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #30

Aug 102010

CTS

  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag sensor light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was an internal failure with the passenger's side presence module. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the presence module but the failure recurred. The contact notified the manufacturer of the defect. The contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10V644000(air bags) although the contact believed that the vehicle was exhibiting the same defect as listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Memphis , TN, USA

problem #29

Mar 162010

CTS

  • 55,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the passenger seat sensor control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #28

Aug 132013

CTS

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V644000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 97,000.

- Thackerville, OK, USA

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problem #27

Jun 202013

CTS 6-cyl

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side panel that held the air bag came apart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the pin that kept the air bag panel in place became loose and caused the failure. The dealer recommended having both rear side air bag pins replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 54,000.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #26

Jun 062013

CTS 6-cyl

  • 67,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that he started the vehicle and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 7/1/13

- Vero Beach , FL, USA

problem #25

Mar 102011

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated whenever the vehicle was turned on the front passenger's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously until the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the front passenger's seat mat sensor needed to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10V644000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module); however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 03/01/13

- Barrington, RI, USA

problem #24

Mar 012007

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently, the driver's seat belt retractor failed, and the directional signal failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the directional signal failure but the failure did not duplicate. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 39,300. Sm. updated08-30-12 updated 09/07/2012

- Kyle , TX, USA

problem #23

Jun 082012

CTS 6-cyl

  • 84,000 miles
Driver information center (dic) began suddenly displaying "service airbag soon" alert when passenger is seated within vehicle. Cursory inspection revealed no obvious problem with airbag system components to include visible wiring and accessible sensor connection points. This problem appears to be consistent with the condition addressed in GM recall number 10355 (NHTSA campaign id 10V644000). The referenced recall includes certain "2006 model year Cadillac Cts and Cts-V vehicles"; however, GM's customer service center is stating that my particular 2006 Cts VIN# is not showing any outstanding recalls at this time.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #22

Sep 242011

CTS

  • 87,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the passenger sensor system. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V644000 (air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 87,000.

- El Reno , OK, USA

problem #21

Sep 072011

CTS 6-cyl

  • 46,000 miles
Failure of airbag/horn assembly. Horn sounds when making sharp turns.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #20

Jun 242011

CTS 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the passenger seat air bag sensor failed again and the light was not illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V644000; component: Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module. GM safety recall no. 100355. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated the sensor would only register properly if there was a person who weighed 105 to 115 lbs in the seat. The manufacturer stated the dealer repaired the vehicle to the best of their knowledge and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 08/05/11

- Oshkosh, WI, USA

problem #19

Aug 012010

CTS

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not aware of the problem and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnosis. The current mileage was 64,000 and the failure mileage was 49,000.

- Fulton, MS, USA

problem #18

Mar 142011

CTS 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Air bag recall by GM in December. I call the Cadillac customer service enquiring about the recall for the passenger seat airbag for certain Cts from 2005-2010 to find out that I have not received any notice and my passenger or airbag system is still disabled since I reported it to GM in 2010 and for them to tell me if my Cts was included. The Cadillac customer service looked in the computer with my VIN number and she could not find anything. I asked which Cts from 2006 and other years was recall and she did not find anything. She asked me to call in two months and see if my car is included. I can not understand if a recall was announce in December 2010, why it would take so long for GM- Cadillac to determine which specific Cts is involve in this recall unless the longer they wait, it will disqualify more owners if they use a mileage limit on the recall. The longer they wait the more mileage owners put in their Cts thus increasing the amount of Cts that they have to fix by disqualifying owners according to mileage. This is a serious safety issue hat should not take 4 months or more to notify owners or determine which Cts is to be recall. The nsta should push for GM and all manufacturers to have a certain date which they have to notify owners to have the safety problem fixed. Any day that passes by it increases the likelihood of a Cadillac owner or persons getting seriously hurt because of a manufacturers delaying or slow to react tactics. Your help from NHTSA in this matter will be appreciated.

- Westbrookville, NY, USA

problem #17

Mar 042009

CTS

  • 63,000 miles
I have a Cadillac Cts 2006 and my air bag light came on. I took the car to the Cadillac dealer for diagnosis and they found that the front sensor control module needs to be replaced. I contacted my extended warranty company and they explained that it was not covered under my policy. I paid a $100 diagnosis fee but did not get the vehicle repaired because it was over $500. Several months later I took the car in for routine maintanence and again had the look at the airbag light, again not repaired. I them read on this site the GM had recalled this model for the exact problems I was having. I called GM motors because the same sensor is recalled for Cadillac Cts models 2005-2006 and the campaign id # is 10V644000, however GM told me that my last diagnosis was too old so I had to pay again $100 diagnostic fee to send to GM although I and the dealer knew what was wrong. GM the refused to honor the recall. They stated that the recall was VIN specific and my VIN was not included in the recalled vehicles. The NHTSA campaign id number :10V644000 that stats: "non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bags deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them... dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge..GM safety recall no. 100355" I went forward and repaired it this time as I have paid 3 $100 diagnostic fees. This is a way that GM is attempting to rip customers off. Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

- Evans, GA, USA

problem #16

Feb 062011

CTS 6-cyl

  • 57,062 miles
I have a Cadillac Cts 2006 and my air bag light came on for no reason. I took the car to the Cadillac dealer for diagnosis and they found out that the front sensor control module needs to be replaced. I called GM motors, because I found out the same sensor is recalled for Cadillac Cts models 2005-2006 and the campaign id # is 10V644000, however GM told me that my car is too old to honor the recall and they refuse to replace it. Here is the NHTSA campaign id number :10V644000 that stats: "non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them... dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge..GM safety recall no. 100355" I am not sure why my car is too old for them and not qualifying for the recall since is the exact year for the recall 2006, the exact model - Cts, with the exact problem description for the recall. Please help and thank you for your time.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #15

Jan 052011

CTS 6-cyl

  • miles
Air bag servcie required indicator light came on. Passenger seat air bag sensor does not activate. Air bag seat sensor module has failed.. GM acknowledges problem with vehicle year model but refuses to repair veshicle.

- Smithville, GA, USA

problem #14

Nov 212010

CTS 6-cyl

  • 84,000 miles
2006 Cadillac air bag service message and light came on 4 months ago. Saw recall for 2006 Cadillac for issue with air bag. Called Cadillac said it is VIN specific and my vehicle is not included in the recall.

- Manchester, MD, USA

problem #13

Oct 022010

CTS

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel on a consistent basis. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the sensor control module for the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. Updated 3/8/11 updated 05/23/11

- Middle Island, NY, USA

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