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2006 Cadillac STS air bags problems

57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Cadillac STS41% of all complaints for this model year.

57
Air Bags complaints
41%
share of all complaints
73,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
12 / 2
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Nov 15, 2019

  • Tl* 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…

    filed Feb 7, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Air Bags problems in other STS years

YearReportsShare
2008 STS1122%
2007 STS1631%
2005 STS1111%
STS air bags problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.