Vehicle recall 05V024000 · January 20, 2005
Cadillac CTS and SRX
On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.
- Consequence
- A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 05004.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 2005
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05004
- Owner notification
- May 20, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac CTS (2004): 2004
- Cadillac SRX (2004): 2004
Has your Cadillac been repaired?
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