10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,802 miles

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2006 Cadillac STS seat belts / air bags problems

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2006 Cadillac STS Owner Comments (Page 2 of 3)

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problem #30

Jan 282014

STS

  • 63,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air bag light constantly stays on, along with the check engine light. Seat belt chime constantly rings with the seat belt connected. Gas low notification light does not come on until on empty. No heated seats. I think the ECM needs to be reset.sun roof goes up but not slides open. Passenger side door won't open.automatic car starter doesn't work. 2 years ago, my son in law, started this car in below zero temp and it started on fire. He put it out and restarted it and it was ok. Something makes noise occasionally for no apparent reason.

- Shakopee, MN, USA

problem #29

Jul 242015

STS

  • 63,611 miles
Vehicle air bag light went on took it to repair facility they told me the passenger air bag sensor in the seat needed repair, cost $900. Why is the cts a recall but the Sts is not covered by recall?

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #28

Jun 012015

STS

  • 120,000 miles
Light come on warning

- Shelby, NC, USA

problem #27

Apr 012015

STS

  • 82,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I'm currently transporting elder clients without any airbags in my vehicle for the past six weeks. There was a recall on the 2006 cts, but not the Sts for the same issue. There are numerous complaints online about the same issue on the 2006 Sts. My dealer refuses to honor my request to repair the passenger seat sensor (which controls the airbags) under recall. Thank-you!

- West Berlin, NJ, USA

problem #26

Jan 312015

STS

  • 67,700 miles
The "service air bag" display appeared on control panel during a return trip from Florida to Massachusetts. I searched on-line and discovered that Cadillac had a recurring problem with this issue, and had recalled some cts models for same. However, the Sts model has not been recalled. I brought the car in for service this week. 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 $844.95.

- Lakeville, MA, USA

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problem #25

Sep 242014

STS

  • 85,000 miles
I was traveling through the countryside on my way home from work. My car suddenly stalled, I lost control of the vehicle and slammed into an on coming car in the other lane. This caused permanent traumatic brain injury as our airbags never deployed causing us to slam our heads off windshield and side door window.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #24

May 152014

STS 8-cyl

  • 69,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Traveling 81 North in northeast Pennsylvania, rounding turn car stalled. I lost complete control of the vehicle which caused me to slam into a guard rail and the car went down an embankment and into a boulder. Air bags never deployed. Passenger and I were severely injured and had to be pulled out of the vehicle. Although we were both buckled in, the seatbelts flew off upon impact. This car should be recalled, it is very dangerous and should not be on the road (its a death trap).

- Clarks Summit, PA, USA

problem #23

Mar 152014

STS

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle causing it to veered off road and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the contact stated that the seat belt lock disengaged. The contact and the front passenger sustained permanent brain injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #22

Mar 152014

STS

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. The vehicle rolled over several times ejecting both the contact and front passenger from the vehicle. The driver and front passenger sustained neck, back and brain injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #21

May 012007

STS 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Cadillac Sts. Air bag light illuminated. The consumer stated on May 7, 2007, she had to return the vehicle to the dealer, because the air bag light illuminated. Nine months later, the air bag light illuminated again. The dealer kept the vehicle for two days. They noted a wiring and/or connection replacement. Between February 2008 and October 2012, the air bag light illuminated. The light would come on at times and then go off, as if it was trying to correct itself. Prior to making an appointment to take it back to the dealer for the third time, the light came on and stayed on. July 2013, the light illuminated and went off again. As of June 2014, the light has once again illuminated and remained on.

- Piscataway, NJ, USA

problem #20

Dec 072014

STS 6-cyl

  • 108,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I started up the car last night, and "service airbag" came up on my driver information center. It has not gone away sense. With all these air bag recalls, is that one that would be included?

- King Of Prussia, PA, USA

problem #19

Mar 262012

STS 6-cyl

  • miles
From an internet search I have found that a common problem on these models (also 2005, 2007 & 2008) is with the passenger side airbag sensors either not detecting passengers or, as in the case of my vehicle, not functioning at all either intermittently or on a continuum. A dealer wants between $900 and $1000 to fix them and have reported to me that they "see them all the time". the 2009 cts model was recalled for the very same problems. I can't afford to get it fixed. Hopefully you guys can get some action as GM was no help at all. Thank you. [xxx] [xxx] pls don't hesitate to call if you have questions. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Long Grove, IL, USA

problem #18

May 072007

STS 6-cyl

  • 5,447 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer stated that the air bag wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,447. The air bag light illuminated again for the fourth time. The light would come on and go off. Updated 12/09/14

- Piscataway , NJ, USA

problem #17

Sep 012014

STS

  • miles
2006 Cadillac Sts. Consumer writes in regards to safety lights for airbags were illuminated after recent vehicle repairs. The consumer stated the air bag light was not on, prior to dropping the vehicle off at the collision shop.

- Wellsburg, WV, USA

problem #16

Aug 112014

STS 8-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Air bag light came on in vehicle when no one was sitting in vehicle and has been on ever since. I took the vehicle to dealership paid to have problem diagnosed was told. Passenger seat presence system failure. Quoted price for $900 to repair. I researched online saw recall for cts from 2005-2007 however not fro the Sts. I contacted GM. Was called back in 48hrs to be told they do not help with fixing anything that is not under recall. Can you please recall the Sts as well. I see so many others reporting the same thing. This is ridiculous. Its the same airbag system as in the cts. This is an important problem. I purchased this vehicle because of the safety features. Nothing in the manual says this would need to be serviced or replaced.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #15

Aug 012013

STS

  • 74,000 miles
The front passenger air bag warning light came on just as I was starting the car for the day. We took the car to the local dealership and they are well aware this is a on going issue for the 2006 Sts, but it is not part of the recall. I would like to know if the same parts were used in the Sts that were included in the recall ? the dealership wants almost a $1,000 to fix it and I was told none of my air bags will deploy until I get this fixed. I believe air bags as a safety feature should be covered for the life of the vehicle for issues like this. Very disappointed with Cadillac not including the Sts in the recall especially after reading all the other owners with the same exact problem.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #14

Jun 262014

STS 6-cyl

  • miles
I had the air bag harness replaced on this vehicle 2.5 years ago on this vehicle. The warning light is illuminated and I'm being told it needs to be replaced again. I purchased the vehicle in 2008. If the first airbag lasted for 5 years from year made 2006 (which is not very long). The one that was replaced in December 2011 should have lasted longer than 2.5 years. I am very concerned that these are defective parts and I don't want to be killed or maimed by the air bag and I don't want to pay for another one in such a short period. I have had all the tire monitors replaced also and the tire pressure readings are always off. When I take the car in to be checked after paying a fee of course. They say there's nothing wrong with them and they just put air in the tires. Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter.

- Conley, GA, USA

problem #13

Apr 142014

STS

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Sts. The contact stated that the air bag off light illuminated and failed to illuminate when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 68,000.

- Lewiston, ME, USA

problem #12

May 272014

STS 6-cyl

  • 44,920 miles
The "service airbag" light came on and the message on the rearview mirror is no longer detecting a passenger when a passenger is sitting in the seat. The passenger detector sensor has failed in the passenger seat. The same model year for the Cadillac cts had a recall for the same problem. The two vehicles are substantially similar and probably use the exact same part, yet the the Sts model was not included in the recall. A simple internet search shows hundreds of complaints on forums with this issue in the Sts model as well as the cts model. The result would be that the airbag would not deploy in the event of a crash.

- Lake Mills, WI, USA

problem #11

Dec 072010

STS 6-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
The air bag sensor under the seat, meant to indicate the presence of a front-seat passenger has failed, as denoted by a constant service air bag warning light. A Dec, '10 press release announced a recall of '05-'07 cts' for this exact issue. Paragraph 5 of the release reads in part "owners of certain other 2005-2007 that have significantly lower incident rates will be provided free repairs for the issue for up to 10 years or 120,000 miles." Numerous contacts with Cadillac customer service throughout 2011 resulted in refusals to authorize repairs at their expense. A complaint files with the wi dept of ag, trade and Consumer Affairs resulted in a call from a rep of GM's business resource center advising that they would again refuse my request because "...the Sts model was not included in the recall." She offered that after I pay for diagnostics (local estimate $260) 'we will be happy to look into cost assistance on the repair.' Two months later when I called back I was told they closed the file and that I needed to start the complaint process over.

- Whitefish Bay, WI, USA

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