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2011 CADILLAC CTS

3.6L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque4723Fluid9DTC941Battery0Maintenance0Recalls2
B0050critical severityBody

Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Circuit

on 2011 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in driver seat belt pretensioner.

Symptoms

  • Airbag/seatbelt light on

Common causes

  • Faulty pretensioner
  • Wiring issue
  • Previously deployed

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan codes
  2. Inspect pretensioner
  3. Check wiring

Repair notes

Replace pretensioner if deployed. Professional service.

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