10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,750 miles

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problem #4

Dec 272008

CTS

  • miles
It was December I was 5 months pregnant, I was sitting in my 2003 Cadillac Cts warming up the car and putting eyeliner on, was a cold day outside. When all of the sudden boom airbags went off first the steering wheel then driver door it made marks on my face and neck I reported it to Cadillac they accepted what happened but only agreed to replace airbags.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #3

Oct 172008

CTS

  • 115,000 miles
Minor traffic accident drivers seatbelt buckle exploded releasing seatbelt, steering wheel airbag deployed from the side. Insurance company has the vehicle.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 032004

CTS

  • miles
While driving vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The head rest failed. Consumer, and passenger sustained neck injuries....consumer and wifve suffered whiplash. It required several months of doctor visits and physical therapy.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 212004

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles
While making a left turn consumer's vehicle collided with an 18 wheeler. Upon impact none of the 6 air bags deployed. Driver sustained several bruises.

- Marietta, GA, USA