10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 13 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 66,802 miles
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I understand that 2006 Cadillac cts has a recall for airbag problems. Cadillac doesn't deny that the same system was used in the Sts. I've seen several complaints about the same problem. I just wonder why the Sts was not recalled. I knew there was no warranty, and that's why I contacted Cadillac. Knowing this they sent me for a diagnostic, which was a waste of time and money. The end result was that they said it's not under warranty. I would just like you to investigate to see if there should be a recall. This is a safety issue that Cadillac should address.
- Coal Grove, OH, USA
Pump is going out
- Collinsville, IL, USA
Service airbag light stays on.
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they would communicate with them once a solution was determined. The contact never heard back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
- Tidusville, FL, USA
"takata recall"
- Newton, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Portage, MI, USA
Started receiving a constant, "service air bag" warning message after 125,000 miles. The dealer told me the passenger presence module needed replaced. It will cost $1,000 for the part, labor, and programming. Now I read on this forum that the same issue was found on the cts model and it was recalled by the manufacturer, but not the Sts. It's difficult to justify putting that much money in an older vehicle.
- Findlay, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The dealer was contacted (orr Cadillac, shreveport, la 71105, 318-798-7250) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
- Shreveport, LA, USA
Takata recall: Service airbag warning appeared on the instrument panel. Auto is currently in the shop for analysis. The 2006 cts has the same airbag system. And it has been recalled. The Sts has not. Why?
- Hobbs, NM, USA
Passenger seat occupant sensor stops working, disabling the passenger airbag. 2006 Cadillac cts were recalled but the Cadillac Sts uses the same system but was not recalled. Airbag light came up while driving under normal conditions and its giving the error code associated with the occupant sensor mat system
- Centerville, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. When the contact started the vehicle, the service air bag indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,396.
- Manteca, CA, USA
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.
- Ocala, FL, USA
Went to start up my 2006 Sts-V today. After a few blocks of driving my airbag light came on. Another few seconds passed and across the message board it said service airbag system.
- Billings, MT, USA
We own a 2006 Cadillac, Sts, V8. At approximately 96K miles the airbag sensor warning illuminated. At first it was intermittent. Then became constant. Dealership sais it will be $900-$1100 to repair. The warning was first noticed upon startup in the garage. Same problem existed in the cts and was recalled according to the tech at the dealership. Cadillac should fix this problem with as many other reports that have been documented. Ourselves along with many other Cadillac Sts owners are driving vehicles without airbags. Whats the point?
- Magnolia, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. While driving 50 mph, the air bag lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 05/11/16 updated 05/16/16.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. While driving various speeds, the service air bag warning message displayed. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side presence module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 08/30/16
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
While starting my car, a light came on my car indicating "service air bag". I took my car to the dealership and they indicated that the passenger seat module for the air bag needed replacement in order to correct the service air bag issue. The total cost of repair including parts, labor and reprogramming was $1,000 to $1,200. I do not have $1,000 to fix this problem, so I am forced to drive a car without airbags. The 2005 - 2007 cts has the same issue and GM issued a recall. Why not the Sts"?"
- Allen Park, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Hempstead, TX, USA
Passenger side airbag sensor is not working. Refilled gas tank when restarted car service airbag light came on.seems to me something GM should fix.
- Owensboro, KY, USA
- Anniston, AL, USA