10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 10 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 60,962 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when she attempted to avoid a crash by swerving. The contact crashed into the divider and the frontal land side air bags deployed only partially. In addition, the contact stated that there were holes in the air bags. The contact sustained injuries to the head and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the insurance company deemed it as destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
- Deatsville, AL, USA
Lost control of 2003 Cadillac Cts on the mass pike - hit the jersey barrier at 65 miles per hour, careened across three lanes of traffic and hit a tree. Car was declared a total loss. None of the airbags deployed.
- Boston, MA, USA
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that in December 2009 while driving at a slow speed, she applied the brakes and they failed to operate. She had the brakes repaired at her expense. The contact was currently trying to get reimbursed because she believed recall 10V105000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).is related to the failure. The contact also stated that the plastic containment module for the air bags protruded outward and was a safety concern. The dealer stated that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, T he contact would be responsible for repair costs. The radio only received one channel. In addition, the moon roof made a groaning noise and opened whenever the vehicle was turned off. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The current mileage was approximately 42,000.
- Trenton , NJ, USA
I am and have been experiencing numerous failures with my vehicle. I have contacted GM numerous times beginning approximately a few months after I purchased the vehicle to inform them that the vehicle is defective, only to be told my vehicle is out of warranty, so they refuse to fix it or give my one that is not defective. My vehicle is still defective to this date.
- Houston, TX, USA
: the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated; along with the 'service air bag' message on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.
- Naples, FL, USA
The consumer was involved in collision at 65 miles per hour due to bad weather and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. The owner will contact manufacturer.
- Canal Winchester, OH, USA
Airbag defect on going for 2 years. I have been taking this car to the dealer over and over and no one can seem to fix the problem. Not to mention the other defects I have had to go to the dealer for.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
While driving on the freeway consumer heard a noise under the vehicle. Consumer tried to control the vehicle and it began to swerve. While trying to keep it under control, vehicle flipped over, and the air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. The consumer believes the steering shaft bolt became loose and caused the accident.
- Lithonia, GA, USA
The consumer stopped at a red light, when the light turned green he proceeded and began to skid on unseen ice and hit a utility pole. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated that none of the safety features worked, and they are as followed: Air bags, ABS brakes, traction control, and the additional winter driving mode from skid. Scc
- Bayside, NY, USA
- Willows , CA, USA