2005 Cadillac CTS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 27%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 27% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 15 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The service airbag light illuminated in my car. The passenger seat sensor does not activate when someone is sitting in the seat, and therefore the airbag does not turn on. This was a noticed recall for this year of car, but when I searched my VIN, my car does not qualify.”
NHTSA complaint #11065529, filed 2018-01, 138,825 miles“My 2005 Cadillac CTS does have recalls on those models however in contacting Cadillac they are telling me I need to pay to have this fixed. I have a srevice air bag showing up onsreen and in mirror of my car. I am hoping I can force them to fix this”
NHTSA complaint #11255514, filed 2019-09, 109,000 miles“Came to a stop waiting for a car ahead of me to make a left hand turn. Was then contacted by another vehicle from behind that was traveling at an estimated 60 MPH. My CTS-v was then pushed into the car in front causing significant damage to that vehicle, and crushing my front end. Of all airbags in the CTS-v, not one deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10667423, filed 2014-12, 55,000 miles“Front passenger airbag sensor shorted out and required replacement. Both Cadillac dealership and GM indicating that my VIN # doesn't apply as part of the GM safety recall 100355 NHTSA id 10v644000 which means I am responsible for the cost of part and labor for the fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10970593, filed 2017-04, 119,668 miles“Per report tje suspension system and aorbag recall. When I purchased vehicle, information was warrant to me. I total loss my car due to suspension and axle malfuntion. It caused me to hit a curb. I could not gain control.”
NHTSA complaint #11082624, filed 2018-04, 124,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V644000Dec 17, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the…Covers: Cadillac CTS 2005–2007
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 2 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 23 | 23% |
| 2010 | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 | 13 | 8% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 64 | 29% |
| 2006 | 87 | 32% |
| 2005 | 74 | 27% |
| 2004 | 26 | 12% |
| 2003 | 36 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac CTS
82 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology