2006 Cadillac CTS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 32%of 269 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 32% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles. 12 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.
“I was driving the vehicle and was hit from behind and went into a curb. My airbags did not deploy and the car would not restart. The engine completely shut off. The car continue to have problems with the engine and smoking after it was repaired by a GM dealer. We had to turn the car in and file bankruptcy after it stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #10826007, filed 2016-02, 40,000 miles“I was driver and I begin going to my far line and I was hit by a monster truck the. Other driver received the situation . Because I had the right away.the other driver licenses was suspended and he was driving a company vehicles. Went to the emergency room that same day.and I received . Six thousand in damages. To my vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10638695, filed 2014-09, 7,000 miles“My car airbag light just comes on and never cuts off it just stays on and I don't know what the problem may be and I'm just wondering is this a problem with every air making model of the car that I have”
NHTSA complaint #11376431, filed 2020-11, 12,000 miles“The airbag warning light illuminated and has never went out. I understand there may be issues with the airbags from this manufacturer and possible model. Mu vehicle was in motion on a city street. However, I'm unable to afford to have this repaired due to the cost involved and if it's a manufacturer's issue I don't feel I should be responsible for the costs involved. I would certainly like to have this issue checked before myself or a passenger is injured as a result to this issue, thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #11266497, filed 2019-10, 14,900 miles“My airbag light came on today. After doing research I learned that there is a recall on the front passenger seat sensor which may be the cause of the problem. Am I responsible for the repairs although there is a recall ?”
NHTSA complaint #10726128, filed 2015-06, 107,245 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 2006 Cadillac CTS
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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