The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of the side impact sensor modules have quality problems that can cause an inadvertent deployment of the driver or passenger side impact air bags. These side air bags deploy with less force than a frontal air bag and are designed to minimize the risk of serious injury.
The risk
However, an occupant can receive some injury from a deployment.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side impact sensing modules. If the vehicle has had the side air bags temporarily disconected, the temporary disconnect will be removed before replacing the side impact sensing modules.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-217 (00V217000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00066 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window |
| Report date | August 11, 2000 |
| Owners notified | June 1, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 215,293 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-217 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the driver and passenger side impact sensing modules. If the vehicle has had the side air bags temporarily disconected, the temporary disconnect will be removed before replacing the side impact sensing modules.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 215,293 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.