I HAD THIS CAR SERVICED AT GOLD COAST CADILLAC, OAKHURST, N.J. ON MARCH 25, 2013 AND THE MILEAGE WAS 42,951. SINCE MY WIFE DOES NOT DRIVE MUCH ANYMORE, WE DO NOT USE THIS CAR VERY MUCH AS YOU CAN SEE BY THE MILEAGE. ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 13, 2014 I GOT INTO THE CAR AND WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE THE DISPLAY SAID "SERVICE AIR BAG". SINCE I FELT THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY G…
2008 Cadillac STS airbags problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
2008 CADILLAC STS AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAS A MALFUNCTION. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS 100LB WIFE SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT SOMETIMES STAYED ON, BUT MOST TIMES IT WAS OFF. THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM 3 TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE SEAT WHICH STILL DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. FINALLY, THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE DEALER SENT THE CONSUMER A GM…
AIR BAG SENSORS GOING BAD OR CORRODED. SHOULDN'T THEY LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE?
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2008 Cadillac STS?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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