2005 CADILLAC CTS Problems & Complaints
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POWER TRAIN
55 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND THAT CAME FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. COLE BUICK GMC CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V589000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
Jun 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jun 12, 2015
SHIFTING GEARS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY CLUNKING IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THIS OCCURRED WHEN SHIFTING OR WHEN LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR. IN MARCH OF 2014 A WHINING ALSO ACCOMPANIED DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 - 70 MPH. MY CADILLAC DEALER REPLACED THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A NEW ONE UNDER A PRIVATE WARRANTY PROGRAM. WITHIN 2 WEEKS THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS AGAIN MAKING THE SAME NOISES. DEALER SAID THAT CADILLAC WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. NOTE: SERVICING MECHANIC NOTED AFTER CHANGING THE DIFFERENTIAL FLUID, THAT THE FLUID TAKEN FROM THE NEWLY INSTALLED DIFFERENTIAL WAS BURNT BLACK. *TR
Oct 04, 2014
CLUNKING SOUND AND FEEL FROM REAR AXLE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS . APPEARS TO BE GETTING WORSE. *TR
Mar 20, 2014
I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD HIT US FROM BEHIND EXCEPT THERE WAS NO ONE THERE. I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK END OF CAR AND IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND STOPPED MY VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE CAR IT I COULD NO LONGER GET IT TO MOVE FORWARD. IT ACTED LIKE IT WAS NOT ABLE TO GO INTO GEAR. HAD A TOW TRUCK HAUL IT HOME FROM EL CENTRO, CALIF TO YUMA, AZ. THE CAR HAD TO LITERALLY BE DRAGGED ONTO THE TOW TRUCK CAUSE THE REAR WHEELS WERE FROZEN IN PLACE. LUCKILY THE WHEELS DIDN'T CEASE WHILE WE WERE STILL MOVING. AFTER REMOVAL OF DIFFERENTIAL WE DISCOVERED IT WAS BONE DRY. I HAD REPLACE A BUSHING NOT TO LONG AGO BUT SAW NO SIGN OF LEAKS. I PURCHASED THE 2005 CTS NEW FROM A DEALER IN YUMA AND NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OF A RECALL FOR THE SEALS. OR FOR ANYTHING. *TR
Jun 29, 2013
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AIR BAGS
54 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that failure was intermittent at first but became persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed passenger occupant sensor. The contact was informed that the passenger occupant sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he was concerned because his fiancée was expecting a child and normally occupied the seat. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an undisclosed recall repair however, the contact was informed that the recall repair had expired. The contact stated that the representative contacted three local dealers and inquired about performing the recall repair; however, all three dealers declined to perform the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Nov 08, 2024
Air bag light is on saying the passenger side buckle tensioner not working when there never a accident on this car, Fuel level low illuminates when there is fuel in the tank still, fuel level goes down fast after a short drive when fuel just been put in
May 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown module under the passenger's side front seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V644000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 138,404.
May 06, 2022
MY 2005 CADILLAC CTS DOES HAVE RECALLS ON THOSE MODELS HOWEVER IN CONTACTING CADILLAC THEY ARE TELLING ME I NEED TO PAY TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I HAVE A SREVICE AIR BAG SHOWING UP ONSREEN AND IN MIRROR OF MY CAR. I AM HOPING I CAN FORCE THEM TO FIX THIS
Sep 14, 2019
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 CADILLAC CTS WHICH WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AIRBAG RECALL, ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA AND GM WEBSITES, BUT HAS THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, AND DEFECTIVE AIRBAG AS THE ONES INCLUDED. I TOOK MY CADILLAC TO GET A 27 POINT INSPECTION, OIL CHANGE, ETC., ON 2/16/18, AND I WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING. MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE GM MANUFACTURING RECALL OF TAKATA AIRBAGS.
Aug 08, 2019
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V394000 (Electrical System). The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
May 20, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT CALLED GENESIS CADILLAC (19900 E 9 MILE RD, ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080, (586) 772-8200) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL WAS ISSUED, AND THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED WITHOUT BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 15, 2019
I GOT INTO THE CAR PUT KEY INTO IGNITION IT WOULD NOT START THE KEY IS STUCK INSIDE IGNITION I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN ALSO A NEW STATER RELAY FUSE THE CAR STARTED I DROVE IT OVER THE WEEKEND WITH KNOW PROBLEM TODAY WHILE DRIVING CAR STOPPED SCARED ME REALLY BAD I TRIED TO START IT AND THE CAR DID THE SAME THING WOULD NOT START AND THE KEY WERE STUCK AGAIN I WAS ON THE CITY STREETS
Feb 12, 2018
SECURITY THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND WON'T TURN OFF CAUSING THE GAS METER AC UNIT POWER STEERING TO NOT WORK. TOOK IT TO THE GM DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM
Sep 24, 2017
WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH OVER A WASHBOARD SURFACE, ALL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES WENT BLANK. THE CAR CONTINUED ON IN A DRIVABLE CONDITION, BUT WINDOWS FOGGED UP. ELECTRIC RETURNED AFTER STOPPING AND RE-STARTING. PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE CONDITION. THE IGNITION KEY HAS THE INSERT INSTALLED. WONDERING IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS FAILING LIKE OTHER GM PRODUCTS OF THIS ERA. *TR
Jan 09, 2017
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SERVICE BRAKES
12 complaints
MY WIFE HAS BEEN COMPLAINTING ABOUT THE BRAKES DON'T STOP THE CAR SOMETIMES. I DROVE IT TODAY AND MADE A SHARP RIGHT TO ENTER IN A PARKING SPOT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THAT SCARED THE WHAT EVER OUT OF ME.
Sep 30, 2018
THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AS I WAS DRIVING 50MPH. WE LOST ALL BRAKES AND NEARLY HIT A CAR/TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN WI, LOCATED IN FL NOW, AND HAS 120K MILES. THE LEAK IS CLOSE TO THE FUEL FILTER - AND CLEARLY VISIBLE. *TR
Jan 23, 2017
I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CTS FOR A MONTH BUT WHEN BRAKING ON ABOUT THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL PUSH BACK AGAINST MY FOOT. THESE HAVE OCCURRED TWICE IN MY DRIVEWAY STOPPING TO BACK INTO MY GARAGE AND ONCE COMING TO A STOP LIGHT.
Jul 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFILLED THE VEHICLE WITH BRAKE FLUID. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V225000 (SERVICES BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Mar 18, 2016
WHEN EVER I MAKE A SLIGHT TURN AT LOW SPEEDS,IE. 10 MPH OR LESS THE ABS ACTUATES AND THE CAR IS UNABLE TO STOP. THIS IS VERY PREVALENT WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. I HAVE HAD FIRESTONE AUTO, PARKER CADILAC, AND AMERICAN TIRE AND AUTO IN MY HOMETOWN LOOK AT THIS ISSUE AND ALL TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT PULL CODES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IF ANY INDICATOR DASH WARNING LIGHT COME ON THEN IT WILL TRIP A CODE, BUT THIS ISSUE DOES NOT. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS CAR..
Dec 13, 2015
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ENGINE
11 complaints
Oil leaks from unknown location. Also make a grinding noise when accelerating.
Apr 22, 2023
I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR IN FEBRUARY 2019 AND IT WENT DOWN IN LATE APRIL OR EARLY MAY OF THIS YEAR. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR A FEW DAYS THEN IT WOULD GO OFF FOR A FEW DAYS. THE ENGINE WOULD RATTLE WHEN FIRST CRANKED AND THEN IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WOULD CONSTANTLY KEEP TRYING TO CRANK BUT NEVER WOULD AND NOW IT IS COMPLETELY OUT. I HAD IT TOWED TO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD TO PUT 5 QUARTS OF OIL IN IT BUT I HAD THE OIL CHANGED A MONTH BEFORE THE CAR DIED. THEY SAY THE OIL IS GOING SOMEWHERE BUT WHERE? I WAS ALSO TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN HAD FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT CAN CAUSE THE PISTONS AND EVERYTHING ELSE TO FAIL WITH THE ENGINE. IT WILL COST ME OVER $2000 TO GET REPAIRED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. CADILLIAC MAKES EVERYTHING SO EXPENSIVE SO I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GETTING ONE UNLESS YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY AFFORD IT AND NOT BE IN DEBT BEHIND IT. I WAS IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR BUT THIS IS HORRIBLE. THIS IS MY SECOND TIME TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED AND NOW I'M DONE.
Aug 09, 2019
TIMING CHAIN JUMPED TIME. MECHANICS WORKING ON IT STATE THEY HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS BUT STATE NO RECALL WILL BE PUBLISHED UNLESS SOMEONE GETS KILLED.
Jan 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS CONSUMING OIL PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Nov 23, 2015
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel with an abnormal hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where brake fluid was added to the reservoir. Despite the repair, the failure persisted. After the contact's third visit to the mechanic, the mechanic discovered severe corrosion along the brake line, which resulted in brake fluid leak from the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V225000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which the mechanic linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.
Nov 06, 2023
2005 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE FAILED AND ESSENTIALLY SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, HIT A GUARDRAIL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE AFTER BOUNCING OFF THE GUARDRAIL. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, WORK WAS PERFORMED ON THE ABS DASH LIGHT, SEVERAL TIMES. *JB *CN
Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE AND THE BRAKE FLUID WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE WAS LEAKING AND THE HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V105000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 19, 2014
CADILLAC 2005 CTS / WHEN IN A SHARP TURN WILL NOT STOP SLIDES INTO WHAT EVER WILL STOP THE CAR- SEEMS LIKE FRONT BRAKES BECOME DISCONNECTED, ITS GOING TO KILL ME SOON IF I CAN'T STOP MAKING A TURN. *TR
Oct 25, 2010
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES FROM HIGHWAY SPEED, BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES RUPTURED. BRAKE FLUID WAS LOST AND BRAKING WAS OBVIOUSLY DIMINISHED A GREAT DEAL. *TR
Oct 23, 2010
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STEERING
7 complaints
Steering wheel turns but no steering at wheels ,steering wheel just spins
Nov 19, 2025
WOKE UP IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK AFTER A COLD NIGHT. STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT EXTREME EFFORT. CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. OBTAINED APPROPRIATE GM POWER STEERING FLUID AND REFILLED RESERVOIR ONLY TO HAVE IT LEAK OUT IN A MATTER OF HOURS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR ONLY 76 DAYS AND THERE WAS NO FOREWARNING. LITERALLY HAPPENED OVERNIGHT. *TR
Jan 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V39000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Nov 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED INTO A PARKING LOT AND THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE STEERING GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THIS HAPPENED ON NOVEMBER 29 2012. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AGAIN ON MAY 18 2013 AND THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,998 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,852. UPDATED 6/21/13 *CN UPDATED 07/17/2013 *JS
May 23, 2013
MY 2005 CADILLAC CTS APPEARS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER-ASSISTED STEERING. THE CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, AND IS DIFFICULT TO STEER TOWARD THE RIGHT. ALSO, ONCE TURNED BY MANUAL FORCE, THE WHEEL SOMETIMES DOES NOT SPIN BACK INTO PROPER POSITION. THIS MAKES TURNING IN TIGHT PLACES AND PARKING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. I AM THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS CAR; I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH THIS COMPLAINT; BUT THEY TELL ME EACH TIME THAT I AM SIMPLY NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO TURN THE WHEEL PROPERLY. THE CONDITION HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. THE INABILITY TO SMOOTHLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH DUE TO MY NOT BEING ABLE TO AVOID A HAZARD WHILE DRIVING OR TRYING TO PARK. ALSO, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON THIS CAR WAS FAULTY, CAUSING A ROARING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, AND A CLUNKING SOUND TO BE HEARD WHEN APPLYING OR EASING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE DEALER AT FIRST SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG, BUT AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS (AT LEAST 5); THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND REPAIRED IT. *TR
Jul 21, 2010
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT VISIBLY LOCATE A LEAK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISED THAT THE CONNECTING ROD WAS FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE TWO HOLES IN THE ENGINE BLOCK AND NO OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT A COST OF $6000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO FILED A CLAIM ON BEHALF OF THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Apr 27, 2012
THIS CAR HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES THE NEWEST BEING IT STARTED USING EXCESSIVE OIL JUST AFTER THE MAIN COMPUTER WAS REPLACED. THIS CAR HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AT THE PROPER TIMES AND NEVER USED A DROP OF OIL. WHEN IT STARTED USING OIL IT USED FIVE LITERS OF OIL IN JUST 24 DAYS OR 2000 MILES. IT CONTINUES TO USE A LITER EVERY TWO DAYS. DEALER HAS KNOW IDEA WHY THIS IS HAPPENING BUT THE CAR IS BURNING IT, THE WHITE EXHAUST IS VERY EVIDENT. *TR
Feb 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED AND SHUT OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, HE SMELLED AN UNUSUAL CHEMICAL ODOR WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL ASSISTED WITH EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED NEAR THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE IT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
Jan 11, 2012
THIS COMPLAINT IS PERTAINING TO THE 2005 CADILLAC CTS 3.6L V6. THE PROBLEM PERTAINS TO THE TIMING CHAIN FAILURE OF SAID CAR AT AROUND 80,000 MILES. HAVING DONE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I HAVE COME ACROSS MANY OWNERS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS SPANNING THE 2004-2007 MODEL YEARS, WITH COMMON FAILURE RATES SPANNING 20,000, TO 80,000 MILES. THIS HAS COST ME PERSONALLY OVER $1,000 IN PARTS PLUS MY OWN LABOR. IT HAS ALSO COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT GM HAS ISSUED MULTIPLE TSB REPORTS PERTAINING TO THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL HOWEVER NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AFFECTED CUSTOMERS. THE COMPANY STILL INSIST THAT THIS VEHICLE(SPECIFIC ENGINE) IS SERVICE FREE UP TO 100,000 MILES, AND MAKES NO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER THAT ROUTINE SERVICE (OIL & FILTER). THIS BEING SAID I AM REQUESTING THAT THE NHTSA PERFORM AN INQUIRY IN THE FREQUENCY OF THESE PROBLEM AND ENCOURAGES GM TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND COMPENSATE CUSTOMERS ACCORDINGLY. *TR
Sep 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, ALL OF THE SAFETY LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED BACK ON IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED AGAIN. THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Aug 11, 2010
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
4 complaints
AIRBAG ON NO PASSENGER AIRBAG. LIGHTS INSIDE WORK SOMETIMES. CAR WAS MOVING.
Aug 30, 2019
TAKATA AIRBAGS. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. PER TROUBLE CODS THE PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE PASSINGER SIDE SEAT.
Aug 02, 2017
TAKATA RECALL-NOT NOTIFIED OF AIRBAG RECALL. RECALL WITHDRAWN DECEMBER 2014. MARCH OF 2015 MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO MY CERTIFIED GM MECHANIC, CHECKED IT OUT AND SENT ME TO CHUCK FAIRBANKS (DEALER) BECAUSE OF RECALL. THIS IS WHEN I WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR HELP WITH THIS DANGEROUS MATTER SINCE. I NEED MORE INFORMATION ON WHO AND WHAT TO DO REGARDING GETTING THE SERVICES NEEDED. IT IS NO LONGER A SAFE CAR FOR ME TO HAVE A PASSENGER WITH ME. I DID CALL CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I AM NOT FINANCIALLY ABLE TO MAKE THIS REPAIR, RETIRED, ELDERLY AND ON SS. CAN YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME WHERE AND WHAT TO DO NEXT? I HAVE OWNED CADILLACS SINCE 1985 AND NEVER ENCOUNTERED NOT BEING NOTIFIED OF RECALLS. PLEASE NOTIFY ME OF ANY ASSISTANCE YOU MAY BE ABLE TO ADVISE ME OF AT P. O. BOX 220, RED OAK, TX 75154. I HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY E-MAIL AND AT&T HAS SCREWED UP MY TELEPHONES. THIS IS IMPORTANT TO ME AND I WANT TO BE SURE I RECEIVE YOUR RESPONSE. I AM NOT VERY COMPUTER SAVY AND MY COMPUTER IS QUITE OLD. THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE ME. *TR
Mar 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS FOUND ON THE WIRES UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE WIRES HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAILED TO RECOGNIZE WHEN A PASSENGER WAS SEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,273. UPDATED 7/26/12 *CN THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, THE AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY EVEN WITHOUT A CRASH OCCURRING. UPDATED 07/30/12 UPDATED 08/02/12
Jun 29, 2012
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT RE MOTOR MOUNT ( REFERENCE NO. 10732081). 6/23/2015 REPLACED LEFT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT DUE TO CLUNKING ON ACCELERATION. ON 6/28/2016 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR FACILITY FOR THE CLUNKING, NOT THINKING IT COULD POSSIBLY BE A MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE SPENT $1006.63 TO REPAIR A PROBLEM I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF. I HAVE SEEN THE TORN MOUNTS.
Jul 01, 2016
LEFT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED 6/2015. I TOOK IT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR A CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING. DIAGNOSIS WAS BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT WHEN FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE MOUNT. REFER TO COMPLAINT # 10882088 FOR FAILURE IN 6/2016 OF THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT. COST TOTAL $1006.63
Jul 01, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE PINION BUSHING FOR THE REAR AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,000. UPDATED 08/15/11
Mar 08, 2011
DEFECTIVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION BUSHING RESULTING IN A AUDIBLE "CLUNK" WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET OFFERS A REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION BRACE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE POOR GM DESIGN. *TR
Dec 28, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jun 02, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE REVERSING AT A SPEED OF 3-4 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE BRAKE LIGHT COMPONENT WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC ALSO REPLACED ANOTHER BRAKE LIGHT BULB. THERE WERE NO FURTHER REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,068 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,100.
Jul 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE LEFT AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,565
Oct 05, 2009
I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE NEW HEADLIGHTS ON THE LATEST MODEL CARS, THEY MAY BE NICE FOR THE DRIVER OF THE AUTO BUT, THE GLARE AND NON-DIMMING TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER, I FEEL IS A DEFINITE HAZARD TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER. I AM ALSO CONCERNED ABOUT THE "FOG LIGHTS" THAT MANY CARS HAVE, IF THEY WERE TRULY FOG LIGHTS THEY WOULD BE YELLOW. WE DON'T NEED 4 HEAD LIGHTS. PLEASE GIVE SOME SERIOUS THOUGHT TO THESE CONCERNS. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE. *JB
Dec 14, 2006
TIRES
4 complaints
LESS THAN A YEAR AGO WE PURCHASED OUR 2005 CADILLAC CTS FROM CADILLAC OF TURNERSVILLE, NJ. I JUST RECENTLY NOTICED A SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING AND DECIDED TO INSPECT THE TIRES AND FOUND THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES HAVE A LARGE BUBBLE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL. THE TIRES ARE GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A P225/55R16 94H. I LOOKED ONLINE AND NOTICED A LARGE RECALL ON GOODYEAR / EAGLE RS-A TIRES WITH SIDEWALL FAILURE NOTED AND WOULD LIKE TO NOW REPORT THE ISSUE WITH OURS AND SEE WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO HAVE THE TIRES RECALLED AND REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS I AM NOT ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL WE REPLACE THEM. WE HAVE A NEWBORN SON AND GET VERY NERVOUS AT THE THOUGHT OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I HADN'T PAID THE CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MILD SHIMMY AS SOON AS I DID. PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU, YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER IS MUCH APPRECIATED. *TR
Apr 02, 2010
CUSTOMER PURCHASED A CADILLAC WITH RUNFLAT TIRES AND THE TIRES WERE BAD AND CUSTOMER WANTS GOODYEAR TO GIVE HIM ANOTHER SET OF TIRES**CC THE CONSUMER HAD RUN FLAT TIRES ON HIS VEHICLE. *TR
Apr 24, 2007
REPLACED TIRE BECAUSE OF SCREW IN TIRE. UPON REPLACEMENT I FOUND OUT THE TIRE ONLY HAD 3/32 OF TREAD LIFE REMAINING. GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 P245/45 XR18 HAD LESS THAN 10,000 MILES AND WAS OEM EQUIPMENT ON 2005 CADILLAC CTS-V. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR ON A 1-YEAR OLD VEHICLE IS UNACCEPTABLE AND PRONE TO FAIL BECAUSE CONSUMERS ARE UNAWARE OF SUCH MINIMAL TIRE LIFE. *JB
Jan 19, 2006
I PURCHASED A USED 2005 CADILLAC IN DEC. 2005 WITH SIX THOUSAND MILES. AT 12000 I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER BECAUSE OF FRONT END VIBRATION AND HE SAID THE GOOD YEAR TIRES HAD FLAT SPOTS AND RECOMMENDED THAT I PUT ANOTHER BRAND OF TIRES ON THE CAR. AFTER TWO MONTHS CADILLAC HAS ONLY AGREED TO REPLACE TWO TIRES AND I PAY FOR TWO. ALL FOUR TIRES ARE BAD. CADILLAC AND THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO PLACE FAULT WITH ME BUT I HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL THE WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS. THESE ARE DEFECTIVE TIRES AND CADILLAC WILL NOT COVER THEIR WARRANTY. *JB
Dec 31, 2005
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER DROVE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING AN ANIMAL AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE SWERVED, ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AS AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED AS THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A COMA, BROKEN VERTEBRA, HIP CONTUSION, BRUISING AND MEMORY LOSS AS SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED HIP, CHEST, BREAST, WAIST, ARMS, SHOULDER, HEAD INJURIES AS WELL AS THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST, HIP, AND NOSE INJURIES ALL OCCUPANTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT WAS READING THE ACCIDENT INFORMATION FROM A NEWS PAPER ARTICLE. THE NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE WAS PRESENT AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. *LN
Jun 16, 2020
MY US NAVY SON WAS DRIVING MY 2005 CADILLAC CTS WHEN HE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY A NEGLIGENT DRIVER. THE CRASH WAS SO SEVERE, HE WAS FORCED INTO 3 MORE CARS-TOTALING MY CAR. ALL SAFETY FEATURES FAILED - INCLUDING ALL AIRBAGS AND THE SEAT BELT. MY SON WAS SPARED, BUT HE DID SUFFER INJURIES. I HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS ATTEMPTING RESOLVE WITH GM FOR SOME ANSWERS - ALL TO NO AVAIL. THEY SPENT SEVERAL HOURS WITH MY VEHICLE, YET PASSED IT OVER TO THEIR 3RD PARTY INSURANCE COMPANY - WHO IN TURN TOOK ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY AND HAD THE NERVE TO PUT IT ALL BACK ON US (PRESERVING THE CAR AND PROVIDING MORE DOCUMENTATION). WHAT MORE DOCUMENTATION DO YOU NEED? YOU SAW THE FAILED SEAT BELT, YOU SAW MY SONS INJURIES AND YOU WITNESSED ALL FAILURES WITH THE AIRBAGS. I HAVE NOW RETAINED AN ATTORNEY; AND I FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR RECENT BREAKING NEWS AND THE ONGOING INVESTIGATION, INVOLVING THE CADILLAC CTS MODELS. I FEEL STRONGLY THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT / DEFECT - I HAVE PLENTY OF BACK UP TO ASSIST WITH YOUR INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING EYE WITNESS ACCOUNTS, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MY ATTEMPTS FOR RESOLVE THIS MATTER WITH GENERAL MOTORS. PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE OUT YOUR INVESTIGATION AS BEING A FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ISSUE ONLY. YOU COULD BE SAVING MANY LIVES FROM THE HARDSHIPS MY FAMILY HAVE HAD TO ENDURE WITH THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. UPDATED IVOQ 02/09/11 *TR
Dec 24, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS SITTING IDLE AT A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS REAR. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO THREE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED WHEN HER HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Dec 14, 2010
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY MY CAR STABILITY SYSTEM SPONTANEOUSLY ENGAGED CAUSING MY CAR TO SUDDENLY JERK TO THE LEFT. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR DROPPED A LITTLE ON THAT SIDE AND THE TIRES LOCKED UP. I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO FLIP MY CAR BUT LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO CORRECT IT IN TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES SINCE THEN, RANDOMLY, AND AT ALL DIFFERENT SPEEDS, ALWAYS THROWING ME TO THE LEFT (INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC!). MY "STABILITY SYSTEM ENGAGED" MESSAGE POPS UP ON THE SCREEN. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO RESET THE SYSTEM BUT IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN JUST THE OTHER DAY WITH MY WIFE IN THE CAR. AGAIN, TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH, THE CAR DROPPED AND VEERED TO THE LEFT SUDDENLY INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE CAR IS NOW AT A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND WE ARE WAITING FOR AN UPDATE. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THIS MODEL/YEAR BUT WHY NO RECALL? MANY LIVES COULD BE LOST BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE!!
Sep 09, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS SLIGHT HESITATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Feb 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SYSTEM ERRONEOUSLY ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Apr 16, 2013
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
THE TRUNK LID ON THE CTS HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND WILLNOT STAY UP. IT CAME DOWN ANS HIT ME ACROSS THE SHOULDERS WHEN TRYING TO UNLOAD ITEMS IN THE TRUNK. THIS HAD HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MANY TIMES I HAVE OR OTHER PEOPLE HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN STUCK IN THE HEAD FORCEFULLY BY THIS HEAVY LID. *TR
May 05, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE TRUNK LID CLOSED ON ITS OWN WHEN THE CONTACT WAS STANDING UNDERNEATH IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT HIT HER SEVERELY ON THE HEAD AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. SHE BEGAN EXPERIENCING FORGETFULNESS AND DEPRESSION AFTER THE INCIDENT. SHE CLAIMED SHE HAS NO HISTORY OF HEADACHES, AT THE MOST MAYBE ONE OR TWO A YEAR. NOW THE HEADACHES ARE CONSTANT. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND HE STATED THAT SHE SUFFERED A CONCUSSION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED GASOLINE ESCAPED FROM THE STRUTS WHICH CAUSED IT TO FAIL. UPDATED.
Apr 13, 2011
RUST HAS FORMED ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW SILL. IT IS LOCATED ON THE METAL PIECE BETWEEN THE WINDOW DOOR.
Jun 12, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2005 CADILLAC CTS AND HAVE TAKEN INTO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP FOR REAR END LOSS OF CONTROL AND BOUNCING OF REAR END. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME TYPE OF REAR END ISSUES. I AM TIRED OF ARGUING WITH THE ED MORSE DEALERSHIP IN TAMPA,FL ABOUT THE RECALL AND DEFECT WITH THE CAR. PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO WHAT TO DO. *TR
Jan 24, 2009
WITH ONLY ABOUT 3370 MILES ON A BRAND NEW CAR, MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL INTERNALS WERE DESTROYED AND THE HOUSING CRACKED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING 2 REASONS: 1. EXCESSIVE WHEEL HOP DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED REAR SUSPENSION 2. THE DIFFERENTIAL THAT COMES STOCK IN EVERY 2004-2005 CTS-V CADILLAC IS NOT RATED TO HANDLE AS MUCH HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE AS THE CAR PUTS OUT. GM CUT CORNERS AND PUT IN A DIFFERENTIAL THAT WAS MEANT FOR THEIR V6 BASE MODEL CTS THAT MAKES ABOUT HALF THE POWER. WHEN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BLEW UP, IT ALSO DESTROYED MY DRIVESHAFT. I NOTICED THE DIFFERENTIAL OVER TIME STARTED TO WHINE AND CLUNK MORE AND MORE AND BECOME LOUDER AND LOUDER UNTIL ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND A BUNCH OF CLUNKING AND METAL GRINDING. THE CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY UNDRIVEABLE. MY DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY DRIVESHAFT AND THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A 2006 CTS-V DIFFERENTIAL WHICH IS A BEEFIER PIECE. I HAVE 2500 MILES ON THE NEW DIFFERENTIAL WHICH IS ALREADY STARTING TO WHINE AND CLUNK. WHEEL HOP IS STILL ATROCIOUS AND IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS DIFFERENTIAL BREAKS AS WELL. MY DEALERSHIP DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF ANY ISSUES WITH CTS-V REAR ENDS, AND TRIED TO PLACE THE BLAME ON ME BY STATING THAT MY REAR TIRES WERE VERY WORN FOR ONLY 3370 MILES, SO I MUST HAVE BEEN ABUSING THAT CAR. THAT IS NOT THE CASE, AND THESE TIRES ARE NOTORIOUS FOR HAVING THE WORST TREAD WEAR OF ANY TIRE ON THE MARKET, AND EVERY CTS-V OWNER COMPLAINS ABOUT HOW LONG THEY LAST. IN FACT, CONSUMERS GAVE THE TIRES ON THIS CAR THE WORST RATING OF ANY TIRE LISTED ON "THE TIRE RACK." SEE HERE: HTTP://WWW.TIRERACK.COM/TIRES/TIRES.JSP?TIREMAKE=GOODYEAR&TIREMODEL=EAGLE+F1+SUPERCAR+EMT CONSUMERS RATE THE TIRE WEAR AS A 2.6/10. WHAT A JOKE, AND CADILLAC DEALERSHIPS PLACE THE BLAME FOR THE TIRE WEAR ON ME THE OWNER. *NM
Feb 06, 2006
WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN / POOR WEATHER, THE CAR DURING TAKE-OFF VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHEN THE REAR WHEELS SPIN. THIS SHAKING HAS THROWN OFF MY REAR ALIGNMENT, AIDED IN PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, AND MAY HAVE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT REAR-END DAMAGE. *JB
Feb 05, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
THERE'S A VERY HARD JERKING COMING FROM SOME WHERE IN THE REAR AREA WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS A LOST OF POWER. ALSO THE ENGINE OIL IS GOING SOME WHERE ,I KEEP HAVING TO PUT OIL IN IT , ABOUT TWO TO THREE QUARTS A WEEK. WHEN THE OIL GETS REAL LOW THE ENGINE SHAKES AND RUNS LIKE CRAP AND ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF.
Apr 20, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR FAILED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. AS A RESULT, THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Jan 09, 2014
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
VEHICLE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM OPEN RECALLS. I REPLACED FRONT BRAKE HOSES MYSELF AT MY OWN COST. THEY STATED VERY HIGH MILEAGE 184000 MILES AND YOU DID NOT BUY THE CAR HERE.
May 14, 2018
AFTER A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AT BROGAN CADILLAC SERVICE IN TOTOWA, NJ, THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE (APPROX COST $1200) WAS THE REAR DIFF BUSHING WAS WORN AND THE REAR AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING FLUID. AN INTERNET SEARCH UNCOVERED GM RECALL# 07204 FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL THAT STATES "THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK." WHEN I CALLED GM TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS ISSUE I WAS TOLD THAT ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM FOR CARS SOLD IN NEW JERSEY, IT WAS SPECIFIC TO CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS AND MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS GROUP. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT MADE 2 FOLLOW UP CALLS TO ME AND THE SUPERVISOR OFFERED TO LOOK INTO MY SITUATION AND WOULD CONTACT ME ONCE SHE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE NOTE: FOR THE PAST TWO OR THREE YEARS THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM ALERT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR AND INQUIRY AT THE DEALER LED TO ME HAVE THE STRUTS AND SHOCKS REPLACED BUT THE ALERT HAS NEVER RESET AND THE WARNING STILL COMES ON. ADDITIONALLY, THE INTERNET SEARCH UNCOVERED GM RECALL #09149 FOR THE SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMS WHICH THE ALERT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW YEARS AS WELL. THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES TO REPLACE PADS AND ROTORS AND THE WARNING IS STILL PERSISTENT. I HAD BEEN TOLD IT WAS THE SENSOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AND NOT TO WORRYABOUT IT. NOW I WONDER IF THIS TOO WAS "VIN SPECIFIC" AND DID NOT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE BUT LEAVES ME UNSAFELY AT RISK. I REALIZE THAT ENORMOUS EXPENSE IS CONNECTED TO RECALLS, HOWEVER MY SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE WHO PLACES CONFIDENCE IN CAR MANUFACTURERS TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT IS AT STAKE. WE DRIVE THESE VEHICLES AND DO NOT REALIZE THE GAMBLE WE TAKE WHEN SERIOUS ISSUES ARE NOT DEALT WITH CONSIDERATION FOR SAFETY FIRST! WILL YOU PLEASE SAVE MY LIFE AND GET GM TO FIX MY CAR?
Aug 20, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE "SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM" AND THE "STABILITY SYSTEM OFF" MESSAGES DISPLAYED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON ACCELERATION, THE FRONT WHEELS SEIZED. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Sep 29, 2017
THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNED OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45MPH. I HAVE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND TRACTION CONTROL WILL NOT TURN BACK ON. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME YEARS POWERTRAIN SEAL GOING BAD AND THINK THAT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE MODEL THAT WASN'T RECALLED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS SERIOUS ISSUE??? *TR
Apr 04, 2015
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IMMEDIATELY AND THE BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
May 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE GROUND AND THE SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE ABS SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. UPDATED 12/22/14*LJ UPDATED 05/26/2015 *JS
Nov 10, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
2005 CADILLAC CTS EXPERIENCED WHAT HE PERCEIVED WAS A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. *MW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL YEARS LATER, AFTER HE PERFORMED THE REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE AND AT HIS EXPENSE. *JB
Feb 05, 2015
05 CADILLAC CTS 2.8L TRAVELING AT ABOUT 55/60 MILES PER HOUR...CAR PULLED IN FRONT OF ME CUT ME OFF. TO AVOID COLLISION, I SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND CAR DIED. I CALLED DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND ADVISED, ASKING WAS THIS SOME KIND OF SPECIAL FEATURE, DEALER ADVISED CAR NOT DESIGNED TO DO SUCH AND ASKED ME ABOUT QUANTITY OF GAS I HAD IN THE VEHICLE. I ADVISED 1/4 TANK AND DEALER EXPLAINED BY SLAMMING ON MY BRAKES ALL GAS RAN TO FRONT OF TANK LEAVING AIR POCKET CAUSING CAR TO DIE....ALSO AFTER JUST PURCHASING THE CAR, SITTING AT RED LIGHT AND THE WHOLE CAR SHOOK AND MOTOR REVVED UP HIGH RPMS AND DIED...BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE DID START BACK UP.. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT DUE TO DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE MUST DO THE SAME THING TO THEM. I AM FULLY AWARE RECALL IS IT OUT FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND UNABLE TO GET ANY COOPERATION FROM DEALERSHIPS REGARDING THE ABOVE PROBLEM....THE RECALL ADVISED MUST KEEP 1/4 TANK OF GAS OR MORE IN VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID ENGINE FAILURE, ALSO STATES WILL HAVE TO REPROGRAM THE ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *JB
Feb 17, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED BACKWARD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH OR WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THE POWER WINDOWS ALSO FAILED AND WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY, AS WELL AS THE RADIO BECOMING INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT NOT THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Jan 14, 2015
ON AUG. 26, 2005 OUR THREE MONTH OLD CADILLAC CTS'S TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR AFTER GOING THROUGH A BUSY TOLL BOOTH. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER FOR 8 DAY REPAIR OF COMPUTER AND REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION. FEW DAYS LATER CAR HAD TO GO BACK TO DEALER DUE TO TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, OUT OF COMMISSION FOR DAYS AGAIN. AFTER PICKING VEHICLE UP, CAR WOULD NOT START IN GARAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN, PICKED UP CAR A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, NEXT DAY WOULD NOT START AGAIN AND HAD TO BE TOWED. AT DEALERSHIP FOR 6 MORE DAYS. WHEN PICKED UP DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO GIVE US A SERVICE TICKET SHOWING THE PROBLEM AND WHAT THEY DID. SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT HE WOULD NOT GIVE US "AMMUNITION" TO GIVE TO A LEMON LAW ATTORNEY. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO LAY ENTIRE BLAME ON THE CAR'S AFTERMARKET SIRIUS RADIO ADDITION WHICH HAD BEEN IN PLACE AND WORKED PERFECTLY SINCE CAR WAS NEW.
Oct 07, 2005
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT PROVOCATION ON 2005 CADILLAC CTS. DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY SERVICES AND DID NOT INVESTIGATE. *TR
Oct 15, 2009
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A REFLECTION OF THE SUN ON THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE DASHBOARD. THIS ONLY OCCURRED WHILE FACING THE SUN DIRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED THAT THE MANUFACTURER BE CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
Sep 28, 2006
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
WHENEVER IT GETS COLD AND/OR SNOWS, THE LEFT REAR DOOR OF MY CAR OPENS WITHOUT WARNING, THEN WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME I RETURNED TO CADILLAC, IT CLOSED WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THE SECOND TIME MY SON WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS LAST INCIDENT, I COULD NOT GET THE DOOR TO REMAIN CLOSED, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO EXPLAINED TO ME THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS, THEY FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY GM, WHICH IS TO APPLY AN OIL THAT WILL ABSORB THE MOISTURE IN THE DOORS MECHANISM. WHILE AT THE DEALER, THERE WERE 3 OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT CAN CAUSE HARM, THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD MY 2 YR. GRANDSON IN THE BACK SEAT. GM SHOULD NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS THAT THIS IS A DEFECT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE PERSON INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO ABOUT IT, THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO RETURN TO THE DEALER EACH TIME THIS OCCURS AND HAVE THEM LUBRICATE THE DOOR. *TR
Jan 13, 2009
REAR DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE SHUT IN COLD TEMPERATURES. WHEN CONTACTING CADILLAC, HE WAS TOLD THAT THIS ISSUE WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *NM THIS CONDITION CAUSED THE DOOR TO COME OPEN WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *NM
Feb 16, 2005
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2005 CADILLAC CTS-V MY FIRST ISSUE WAS BACK IN 05/05 8,200 MILES ON CAR WHILE DRIVING CAR WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO SHIFT OR CHANGE GEARS THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I CALLED FOR ROAD SERVICE 2 HOURS FROM HOME THEY TOWED CAR TO AN AREA DEALER WHO LATER CALLED TO INFORM ME THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND GM HAD REFUSED TO PAY FOR SERVICE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL DEALER AT MY EXPENSE, AT MY DEALERS REQUEST. THEY INFORMED ME THAT GM SAID THE CAR HAD EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY DRIVER ABUSE OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING I WAS FORCED TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY AND PAY FOR A VEHICLE I COULDN'T DRIVE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. LATE IN AUGUST 05 CADILLAC AGREED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. 01/07 27,000 MILES I WAS DRIVING THE CTS-V CHANGED GEARS FROM 2ND TO 3RD APPROX 30 MPH HEARD A CLUNK AND REAR END STARTED TO WHINE I PARKED THE CAR, CALLED ROAD SIDE SERVICE ,THEY TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALER. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP CALLED A FEW DAYS LATER HE SAID THE REAR END HAS FAILED AGAIN AND NEEDS COMPLETE REPLACEMENT THE HANGAR BARING IS BENT, THE MAIN BOLT IS BROKE IN TWO PIECES AND IS RECOMMENDING A COMPLETE NEW REAR END HE ALSO SAID GM REFUSED TO PAY FOR SERVICE TO HIS SURPRISE. HERE WE GO AGAIN. MY LOCAL DEALER HAS THE CAR IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET, SO YES THE OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE CADILLAC CTS-V REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS WEAK AND MAY BREAK CAUSING THIS CAR TO SKID OR SUDDENLY STOP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, INJURY,OR DEATH. CADILLAC KNOWS OF PROBLEM AND HAS PROVIDED SOME CUSTOMERS WITH WARRANTY REPAIR, OFFERED 100,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTIES FOR OTHERS AND YET DENIED REPAIR FOR CUSTOMERS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THIS REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS UNDER RATED FOR THIS CARS HORSE POWER AND WAS DESIGNED FOR USE IN THE STANDARD CTS VERSION OF THIS CAR THE REAR TIRES HAVE ALSO BEEN A PROBLEM SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF WEAR. I HAD TO REPLACE MY FIRST SET FRONT AND REAR AT 8,500 MILES, THESE TIRES ARE WORST RATED TIRE BY CONSUMERS AT WWW.TIRERACK.COM AND CADILLACFAQ.COM *JB
Jan 17, 2007
SEVERAL REAR END DIFFERENTIAL FAILURES. 1 AT 4000 MILES, THE SECOND AT 8000 MILES. AND THE THIRD IS LOUD AND MAKES NOISES FROM THE DAY I GOT IT BACK. GM TRIED TO VOID AND NOT COVER THE REAR END SO I HAD TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER STATE FOR THEM TO FIX IT FOR ME. THEY JUST START OUT QUIET AND THEN GET LOUDER AND LOUDER AND LOUDER. THE LAST ONE DIED WITH MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AT 40 MPH DURRING REGULAR DRIVING. REAR LOCKED UP THEN BROKE UP IN HALF. IT KILLED THE DRIVESHAFT AND SEVERAL OTHER PARTS WHEN IT LOCKED UP. I HAVE HAD 20+ GM CARS IN MY LIFETIME AND THIS ONE IS THE WORST BUILT REAR END EVER. IF I TRIED, I BET I COULD KILL IT IN ONE FULL THROTTLE LAUNCH. BUT, OF COARSE WONT TRY THAT CAUSE IT WILL BREAK.... ALSO, NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, CLUTCH UPDATE, AND SEVERAL OTHER THINGS DONE. THE RADIO ACTS FUNNY AND PAINT ON ONE BUTTON IS COMMING OFF, AND MY HEAD LINER LIGHTS DONT WORK. ALSO I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES 2 TIMES ALREADY WITH FACTORY REPLACEMENTS AND I ONLY HAVE 10,000 MILES ON MINE???
Aug 16, 2006
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
CTS-V REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHINNING AT 35-40 MPH GM DID REPLACE IT. I HAD A 2003 CTS AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND SKIDDED ABOUT 20 FEET. GM REPLACED IT 3 TIMES AND FINALLY BOUGHT THE CAR BACK. ONE YEAR LATER WE BOUGHT THE 2005 CTS-V AND ITS DOING THE SAME THING, GM NEEDS TO FIGURE THIS OUT BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.... *NM
Jun 08, 2006
REAR END WHINING NOISE (NOW BROKEN), AND CLUTCH/DRIVE TRAIN NOISE. *JB
Apr 28, 2006
SEATS
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING CADILLAC CTS THE HEATER IN THE DRIVER SEAT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. *TS THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERE SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH HIS BUTTOCKS. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE EXTREME PAIN AND SUFFERING THAT HE ENDURED. HE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE LOSS OF HIS VEHICLE WHICH WAS OUT OF SERVICE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS. *NM
Nov 03, 2005
CONSUMER'S HEATED SEATS WOULD NOT TURN OFF, CONSUMER SUFFERED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO THE BUTTOCKS. *TS THE MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATED THE FAILURE BUT DENIED THE CONSUMERS CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND FAULTY PRODUCT. *NM
Oct 26, 2005
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
During normal driving, my service stibilatrak light comes on. While the message is on, the TCS kicks in and it grabs the wheel and stops the car. I've been reared ended once and two barely missed collisions. When the TCS activates, it stops the car completely and the only way to drive the car is to turn it off for a few second and then restart it. That resets the computer and turn the message light off. The TCS or ABS does not come on in the dash, just the stilibatrak message in the message center. Once it's turned off, it does not come on until the next time the TCS activates. I've had several diagnostic tests to check the problem or get a code but there is no code. I've been told that the car is clear of codes. The dealer cannot find a code or the problem. I've spent several hundred dollars on trying to locate the problem. The car, as is, is a death trap. I can't drive it because I don't know when the traction will kick on. I've taken good care of my car, nice bodywork and low milage but it's not safe to drive and no one knows how to fix it, including the dealer. At $200 an hour to try to find the problem is unforeseeable financially on my pension. One option is to junk the car for $200. I can't donate or sale it because it will not pass MD inspection. I can't trade it; I can't afford another car note. I've had this issue for almost a year. This happens every time I drive it, so I had to buy another car which I was not ready to buy. No major damage to report.
Feb 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
Transmission cooler line fittings have dissimilar metals causing the threads inside the radiator transcooler to strip and dump coolant into Transmission lines and on road along with what was the transmission fluid as well as steam rolling out blocking vision through my windshield going uphill on a dangerously busy road crossing.This is a well known manufacturing defect that has yet to be handled. This could have gotten me and my 3 year old son seriously hurt by sudden loss of power and slick roadways not being able to avoid or brake properly or even steer away from on coming collision. The dissimilar metals are aluminum nut with a mild steel washer backed by a stainless steel washer before it contacts the radiator. This car has 101k miles and has been babied it's entire life. And when I see the 4 brake lines are about to rust out after all the repairs that have already been done. This is just poor quality material and craftsmanship. Easily could have been avoided by simply using a different metal than mild steel between dissimilar metals.
Sep 18, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mar 17, 2021
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FIRST ECM MODULE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED, WE REPLACED IT THEN AFTER THAT STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE, 12 CODES POPPED UP. DID NORMAL MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLE, OIL CHANGE SPARK PLUGS . THEN A FEW DAYS LATER WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WE LOST ALL POWER, PUSHED ON ACCELERATOR NO POWER, FRONT END STARTED SHAKING, SO PULLED OVER, VEHICLE WAS VERY HOT AND SMELLS LIKE GAS, HAD IT TOWED COMPRESSION TEST WERE NO GOOD, WAS TOLD GASKET WERE BAD, ALSO WAS TOLD TO CHECK THE RECALL LIST. IM UP SET BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE WITH US. I HOPE WE ARE ABLE TO GET WHATEVER NEEDS TO BE FIXED ON THIS VEHICLE. THANK YOU.
Sep 02, 2020
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A VERY WEAK REAR DIFFERENTIAL THAT WAS USED IN THE LESSER HORSEPOWER V6 AND WHEN TAKING OFF HARD THE CAR BEGINS TO WHEEL HOP AND DESTROYS THE REAR END THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET THIS HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN LESS THEN A YEAR AND A HALF
Aug 10, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WENT TO CADILLAC TO GET THE RECALL FIXED THEY SAID IT WAS CLOSED OUT AND COULDN'T FIX IT AND NOW I CAN'T SMOG MY CAR AND I CAN'T TELL IF I HAVE GAS OR NOT AND I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT WITHOUT GETTING THE FUEL PUMP FIXED
Jan 19, 2020
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
NOT DRIVABLE
Jun 11, 2019
STEERING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL HAD WRECK AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME IT SHOULD HAVE, RUSH IN AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL CAR WAS ON HIGHWAY GOING STRAIGHT,
Jan 20, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON ANY IN CLINING ROAD OR ACCERATION OF THE GAS, STALLING AND POWER ACCELERATION DECREASES DRAMATICALLY.AND EXTREMELY SMELL OF GAS INSIDE THE CARRIAGE CAUSED NAUSEA, SEVERE MIGRAINES, LIGHT HEADNESS, TO ME AND MY TOO YOUNG DAUGHTERS. FUEL EFFICIENCY ALSO DECREASED...
Oct 26, 2018
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE I76, MY CAR LOST POWER AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF MY CAR IS COMPLETELY SMASHED.
Sep 14, 2018
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
PER REPORT TJE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND AORBAG RECALL. WHEN I PURCHASED VEHICLE, INFORMATION WAS WARRANT TO ME. I TOTAL LOSS MY CAR DUE TO SUSPENSION AND AXLE MALFUNTION. IT CAUSED ME TO HIT A CURB. I COULD NOT GAIN CONTROL.
Apr 03, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
ELECTRIAL PROBLEMS ALSO ENGINE PROBLEMS AND FRONT LIGHT GWENT OUT 3 TIMES BURNS OIL
Mar 22, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES WERE ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AS WELL. THE DEALER (BARKSDALE CADILLAC: 700 ADCOCK DRIVE, RIDGELAND, MS 39157) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BROUGHT TO THEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,581.
Feb 13, 2018
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE: I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD TO EXECUTE AN EMERGENCY STOP GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A COOL DRY ROAD. WHEN I DID, THE CAR POWER, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND REFUSED TO BRAKE ANY MORE THAN IT DID PRIOR TO MY SLAMMING ON THE BRAKES. MY MOMENTUM WOULD HAVE CARRIED ME INTO THE CAR POSITIONED ONLY A FEW FEET IN FRONT OF ME IF I HADN'T THE PRESENCE OF MIND TO INSTINCTIVELY PULL OFF ONTO THE SHOULDER AS TO AVOID REAR-ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK IN ORDER TO BE RESTART IT. IMMEDIATELY I NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT. THE SYSTEM LOST ENOUGH PEDAL PRESSURE THAT STOPPING AFTER THAT INCIDENT REQUIRED ME TO DRIVE AT LOW SPEEDS AND GIVE MYSELF MORE DISTANCE; THANKFULLY, I STILL HAD SOME ABILITY TO STOP, AT THAT TIME. I INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE THAT THE STEEL BRAKE LINES HAD FLUID DRIPPING FROM THEM. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER FRONT WHEEL WELL LINER HAD A SPRAY OF BRAKE FLUID THAT COVERED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE LINER, PROXIMALLY, BEHIND THE RIM AND TIRE SIDEWALL. I HAD TESTED THE BRAKES AFTER THAT AND HAVE NO BRAKING ABILITY. I HAVE NOT TOUCHED IT SINCE THAT INCIDENT. THE REST IS ONGOING AND IS SEPARATE FROM THE INCIDENT REPORTED ABOVE. AIR BAGS: THE SYSTEM KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. I'VE READ THE RECALL INFO REGARDING OTHER CADILLAC CARS AND MINE MEETS THE SAME CRITERIA BUT HAS NO RECALL NOTICE. SOMETHING ABOUT THIS COINCIDENCE DOESN'T MAKE SENSE... ENGINE: INTERNAL TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER HAS FAILED AND I HEAR A NOTICEABLE TICKING OF THE CHAIN SLAPPING AGAINST THE SIDEWALL THAT IS EMANATING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE SEEN, READ, HEARD OF OTHER INDIVIDUAL OWNER TESTIMONIALS THAT TALK ABOUT THIS BEING AN ISSUE THAT CADILLAC REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE.
Nov 21, 2017
WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
JUST PURCHASED CAR ON 8/29. CAR HAS SEVERAL SERIOUS DEFECTS MECHANIC CHECK.TRANSMISSION IS DRAGGING WHILE IN MOTION UPCLIMB. IM MOTION, VEHICLE SHAKES AND CAN NOT STEER. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF AT TIME OF PURCHASE.
Sep 03, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FUNCTION PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 28, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
VEHICLE CUT OFF ON RAILROAD TRACK WHILE I WAS CROSSING IT,. IT WOULD NOT START, KEY STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH AND I COULD PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, FRONT WHEELS SHAKE WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, WHILE TRAVELING ON OPEN HIGHWAY I HIT A BUMP AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL AND STOPS. I HAD IT FIXED BY EDENTON MOTORS IN NORTH CAROLINA. THERE IS RECALL ON CADILLACS, BUT NOT ON OUR 2005 CADILLAC CTS..
Aug 08, 2016
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A 3 LANE HIGHWAY, WHILE MAINITANING A CONSTANT SPEED. SUDDENLY ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE CUT OFF INCLUDING MY POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. IN A PANIC AS I AS COASTING I WAS FORTUNE ENOUGH TO WEAVE MY WAY ACROSS 2 LANES TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND ROLL TO A COMPLETE START. AFTER GATHERING MYSELF I TURNED THE IGNITION FROM THE RUN POSITION TO OFF. I LOOKED UP AND NOTICED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I JUMPED OUT, LIFTED THE HOOD, AND HEARD POPPING AND STEAM/SMOKE RISING UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE BY THE FIREWALL. I PULLED THE OIL DIPSTICK AND I WAS ABOUT A QUART LOW, AND IT LOOKED NORMAL. I WAITED ABOUT 30 MIN AND CHECKED THE LEVEL AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULT. I THEN TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NOT RESPONSE AT ALL. I WAS UNABLE TO ROLL UP MY WINDOWS, AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO DISPLAY ANY INFORMATION ON DASH. WHEN MY WIFE ARRIVED I HOOKED UP JUMPER CABLES AND AFTER A WHILE I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY FORWARD TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT SAID MY BATTERY WAS AT THE CORRECT VOLTS, AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASH. WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION TO START. MY DASH FLICKERED RAPIDLY AND THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE BUT THE ENGINE MADE NO SOUND AS IF IT WAS TRYING TO TURN OVER. SO I CALLED TOW TRUCK AND GOT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BY ME IN 09 WITH 32K MILES. IT HAD AN ISSUE WHERE IT WAS EATING UP TO 4 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 1K-3K MILES. I HAD PURCHASE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO BYE 50K MILES THEY TORE APART ENGINE REPLACING PRETTY MUCH THE ENTIRE ENGINE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS LESS THEN 20K MILES SINCE WARRANTY REBUILD AND I AM AT A LOSS. I PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT AND THAT HAS DONE NOTHING TO HELP. STILL JUST MAKES A STRANGE CLICKING NOISE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO NOW. IT IS A 2005 CTS 3.6L BASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 01, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE CLUTCH ON THE CADILLAC CTS V WENT AFTER 40,000 MILES. WHEN IT GETS COLD OUTSIDE THE IT CAN BECOME STICKY AND NOT FULLY USABLE. I THINK IT MIGHT BE THE HYDRALIC FLUID IN THE CLUTCH. IT SHOULD NOT GO BAD EVERY 40,000 MILES CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE CRASH IF THE CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE. I AM LUCKY HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH DUE TO THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING WITH IT.
Mar 08, 2016
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
CAR WAS BUCKING . ANALYSIS FOUND BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT
Jul 06, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
STARTING TO BACK OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY ARE STIFF AND BARELY WORKING AND REALLY HARD TO STOP CAR.
Jun 17, 2015
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP DISCHARGED INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE OIL AND ENGINE BEARINGS TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V542000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Apr 16, 2015
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT HAD EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SWAYED VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO BECOME UNSTABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD MORE THAN ONCE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND PARK IT AT HIS RESIDENCE THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Jan 08, 2015
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED, THE FLUID WOULD CONTINUE TO SPRAY INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT PRESSING THE BUTTON FOR THE FLUID TO DISCHARGE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLUID WOULD SPEW OUT EVEN WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT IN USE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 31, 2014
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
THE BACK REAR IS MAKING A LOUD NOISING, LIKE THERE ARE BIG TIRES ON THE CAR. THE MECHANIC SAID ITS THE PINION SEAL. I LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND THERE IS A RECALL ON THE PINION SEAL. *TR
Jul 17, 2014
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN INTERMITTENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIPER MODULE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Jul 02, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
VEHICLE SHUTTERS/HESITATES (LIKE THE BRAKES ARE ENGAGING) AND THEN JERKS VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT INTO NEXT LANE. "SERVICE STABILITY SYS" MESSAGE COMES ON AND THEN GOES OFF. CADILLAC DEALER KEEPS "FIXING" IT AND CHARGING. PROBLEM RETURNS AGAIN WITHIN DAYS SOMETIMES HOURS. INTERNET IS LOADED WITH FOLKS WITH EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND CADILLAC SAYS THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM UNLESS THEY CAN DUPLICATE THE ISSUE WHILE A TECH IS DRIVING IT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. ANOTHER DRIVER ALMOST DROVE UP ON THE CURB WHEN HE HAD TO PULL AWAY FROM MY CAR MOVING UNEXPECTEDLY INTO HIS LANE. ALL OF THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN SHARED WITH THE DEALER REPAIR DEPARTMENT. *JS
Apr 30, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DRIVING FROM A SIDE ROAD ONTO THE 505 FREEWAY, VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP ON THE SLOW LANE. WAS TOWED TO A CADILLAC DEALER. 1/6/14. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED 1/27/2014. DRIVING ONTO I-80. EXACT PROBLEM OCCURRED AND WAS TOWED TO SAME CADILLAC DEALER. DEALER ADJUSTED THROTTLE BODY. AM CONCERNED IF PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED.. *TR
Apr 02, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STOPPED OPERATING, DIFFERENT MECHANICS COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM, CADILLAC DEAL WANTED 200.00 JUST TO REVIEW. SEVERAL OWNERS OF SAME MOCEL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. DEALEARS REFUSE TO CORRECT OR EVEN LOOK AT THE CAUSE WITHOUT CUSTOMERS PAYING FOR SERVICE CALL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, AS OTHERS HAVING SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S FAULTY ELECTRICAL CLUSTER IN INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRENTY, BUT WAS WITHING WARRANTY AT TIME OF OCCURANCE, I FAILED TO TAKE TO DEALER IN TIMELY MANNER. CAN ANYTHING BE DO NE ABOUT THIS. I NOW HAVE 87,000 MILES ON CAR. *TR
Mar 09, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL BECAME ABNORMALLY DARK, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO READ THE FUEL LEVEL AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SECURITY SYSTEM FAILED AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 06V020000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,392.
Oct 23, 2013
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
VEHICLE STOPPED DETECTING PERSON SITTING IN PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. PASSENGER AIRBAG REMAINS OFF WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER. SERVICE MESSAGE APPEARS ON DASH STATING TO SERVICE AIRBAG. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG TO NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS MODELS HOWEVER, THERE IS NO RECALL ON MINE FOR SOME REASON. THERE IS NOTHING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE OTHER THAN FAULTY EQUIPMENT THAT SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED BY GM. *TR
Oct 22, 2013
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
IN NOVEMBER 2011 I COULD NOT TAKE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION OF MY CAR.THEN IN 2012 THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ON ABOUT THE SAME MONTH, COSTING ME A LITTLE UNDER $900.00 BOTH TIMES.THE PROBLEM MENTION WAS STATED INTERNAL FAILURE OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.THE MODULE COMPUTER CHIP, WENT OUT BOTH TIMES. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SHAKING AFTER REFUELING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS MODEL CAR IN 2010. I BROUGHT THIS N 2011 FROM FORD OF ROCK HILL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THERE WERE NO MENTION OF ANY RECALLS. *TR
Oct 22, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS HIT FRONT END NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO REACT. 110 MPH IMPACT. ENGINE TRANSMISSION BRACKETS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO SHEAR OFF TO KEEP ENGINE FROM GOING INTO DRIVER COMPARTMENT DID NOT . EVERYTHING CAME FORWARD CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE, HORRIBLE INJURIES. *TR
Sep 30, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V105000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. *TR
Mar 19, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
4/12/2010 - I WAS SLOWING DOWN PREPARING TO TURN INTO MY DEVELOPMENT WHEN ANOTHER DRIVER RAN A STOP SIGN. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SHE STATED THAT SHE DID NOT SEE MY CAR, BUT SAW THE ONCOMING CARS AND THE CARS BEHIND ME SO SHE DIDN'T PREPARE TO STOP AT THE STOP SIGN. SHE WAS TRYING TO BEAT THE ONCOMING VEHICLES AND THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME AGGRESSIVELY ACCELERATING AND IMPACT WAS MY DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR. WE BOTH HAD OUR SEAT BELTS ON, HER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, MINE DID NOT. HER CAR WAS TOTALED. THE IMPACT WAS JUST LIKE A WRECKING BALL COMING OUT OF NOWHERE. THE IMPACT WAS SO THAT MY STRUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAD SUSTAINED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND I'M STILL RECOVERING, THAT IS WHY IT'S TAKEN THIS LONG TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE CADILLAC BODY SHOP FOR THE BODY WORK AND TUTWILER WAS TO TAKE CARE OF THE MECHANICAL ISSUES. WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR AT TUTWILER CADILLAC THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ME ANY OF THE PAPERWORK FOR THE REPAIRS OR ANYTHING IN WRITING AS TO WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ITEMIZED RECEIPT WOULD GO TO HER INSURANCE COMPANY SINCE THEY WERE PAYING FOR THE WORK TO BE DONE. THE CHIROPRACTOR BILL WAS IN EXCESS OF 7,000.00 AND MY MEDICAL (STILL RECOVERING) BUT HAS EXCEEDED WELL OVER 40,000.00. THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BAD RADIO, CARPET, BELL HOUSING LEAK, EXHAUST SYSTEM, GAS GAUGE SHOULD HAVE ALL BEEN REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN ON 1/5/2009 WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE AIR BAG ISSUE NOT DEPLOYING UNFORTUNATELY UNTIL THE ACCIDENT IN APRIL OF 2010.
Sep 22, 2012
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SIDE HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE DOOR AND WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO HAVE AIR BAG FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE RACK AND PINION ROD WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,080 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 9/26/12 *CN UPDATED 09/27/12
Sep 05, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, MY PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND UNMODIFIED 2005 CADILLAC CTS CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN AND FUEL TANK WITH THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK SECONDS AWAY FROM BEING TOTALLY BREACHED BY FLAMES AND LIKELY SIGNIFICANT INJURIES INCLUDING DEATH. THE FIRE BURNED FOR 30-40 MINUTES UNTIL THE RESPONDING FIREFIGHTERS WERE ABLE TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER FROM UNDERNEATH. FORTUNATELY, THE FIREFIGHTERS WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE VEHICLE FIRE PRIOR TO THE FUEL TANK BREACH WITH NO APPARENT RELATED INJURIES. PURSUANT TO AN EXPERT ANALYSIS AND REPORT, THE FOLLOWING MANUFACTURING AND/OR DESIGN DEFECTS SEQUENTIALLY CAUSED SAID FIRE: 1. WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR CARRIER PINION BEARING FAILED; 2. FAILED CARRIER PINION CAUSED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE PINION GEAR; 3. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE PINION GEAR CAUSED FAILURE OF THE PINION GEAR SEAL IN THE RING AND PINION HOUSING; 4. FAILED PINION GEAR SEAL ALLOWED THE REAR CARRIER LUBRICANT TO LEAK; 5. WITH VEHICLE IN MOTION, REAR CARRIER LUBRICANT CONTACTED ROTATING DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY; 6. ROTATING DRIVESHAFT AND PINION YOKE "SPRAYED" LUBRICANT IN THE REAR AXLE HOUSING AREA INCLUDING ONTO EXHAUST, PLASTIC FUEL TANK, RUBBER DRIVESHAFT COUPLER AND FLOOR PAN; 7. HEAT FROM EXHAUST OR PINION GEAR IGNITED LUBRICANT & SUBSEQUENT FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. EXPERT REPORT CONCLUDED THAT MANUFACTURING AND / OR DESIGN DEFECTS WERE PREVIOUSLY WELL-DOCUMENTED BY NHSA 2005 CADILLAC CTS NHSA OWNER COMPLAINTS AND SAID FIRE COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED BY VEHICLE MANUFACTURER THROUGH RECALL NOTICES AND USE OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Jul 16, 2012
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN A LOUD RUMBLING WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE RUMBLING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOA SECOND DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE HUBS WERE MISPLACED ON THE REAR DRIVE WHEEL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE HUBS AND SUGGESTED THE CONTACT TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE INITIAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A THIRD DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE BENT WHEELS AND THE WORN TIRES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO DUE TO ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,075. UPDATED 12/12/11*LJ
Nov 09, 2011
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE PASSENGER SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A REPROGRAMMING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SEAT SENSOR BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO REPROGRAM IT FOR SOME REASON. THE LIGHT STILL REMAINED ILLUMINATED DUE TO THE VEHICLE NOT BEING REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,000. UPDATED 05/25/11 *BF THE AIR BAG SENSOR CONTROL MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED DURING THE WINTER TIME, THE REAR DOORS WOULD FREEZE AND NOT CLOSE. UPDATED 11/21/11
Apr 14, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/26/2010. THE SAID THE SEAT WEIGHT SENSING MODULE WAS BAD AND OFFERED TO REPAIR IT AT ABOUT $611.00. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL. I CALLED CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 2/22/2011 AFTER DISCOVERING RECALL # 10V644000. I SPOKE TO A MAN NAMED JOHN WHO SAID THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO THAT VIN, AND REFUSED TO HELP OR TO REFER ME TO A SUPERVISOR. SIMILARLY, AROUND THE SAME TIME, I HAD TO HAVE THE ECU RE-FLASHED AT A COST OF$110.00, BECAUSE THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING UNDER ACCELERATION. I GOT THE SAME ANSWER, EVEN THOUGH I ADVISED THEM OF RECALL #06V020000, THAT MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL. IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A DELIBERATE EFFORT BY CADILLAC NOT TO AVOID PERFORMING RECALLS. I REQUEST THAT THIS VIN BE INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED RECALLS, AND THAT CADILLAC'S PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR BE INVESTIGATED.
Mar 02, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2005 CADILLAC CTS WITH 67,000 MILES. SINCE ABOUT 65,000 MILES CAR HAS BEEN MAKING A RATTLING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD DURING ACCELERATION. I HAVE GIVEN THE CAR A TUNE UP, OIL CHANGE AND THE CAR HAS OTHER FLUIDS ARE AT LEVEL. ONCE MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED AND THE GEARS HAVE CHANGED (I.E, SECOND GEAR) THE RATTLING SOUNDS STOPS..THE NOISE IS CONTINUOUS AND ONLY HAPPENS AT ACCELERATION, NOT WHILE IDLING. IN ADDITION EVERY NOW AND AGAIN WHEN A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER GETS IN THE CAR THE AIRBAG SENSOR/LIGHT COMES ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS PROBLEM DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN BUT IT HAPPENS EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. UPON DOING MY RESEARCH FOR BOTH THESE ISSUES I FIND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS PROBLEM...HOPEFULLY SOMETHING WILL BE DONE SO THAT GM CAN ADDRESS THESE SERIOUS ISSUES WITHOUT HAVING THE CONSUMER/OWNERS HAVING TO PAY AN ARM AND A LEG. *TR
Feb 23, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
THE BRAKES WILL SLIP WHEN APPLIED. IT SEEMS IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN GOING A LOW RATE OF SPEED. IN NOVEMBER OF THIS YEAR I HAD RECALL ON BAKES FIXED. I THOUGHT THAT HAD FIXED PROBLEM. UNFORTUNATELY THE BRAKES STARTED SLIPPING AGAIN YESTERDAY (DEC. 29, 2010). I HAVE HAD BRAKES CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST, NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND A PROBLEM. THIS IS OUR FAMILY CAR AND I AM BEGINNING TO FEAR FOR MY FAMILY WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR. I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS THE SAME AS MINE, PLEASE HELP US SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. DON'T LET THIS END UP LIKE THE "TOYOTA" SITUATION. *TR
Dec 30, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY 2005 CADILLAC CTS JUST HIT 63,000 MILES STARTED TO HEAR A CHATTER UNDER THE HOOD WENT TO GO GET A DIAGNOSIS AND SAID TIMING CHAIN AND CRANKSHAFT BALANCER NEED TO BE REPLACED. ANOTHER ISSUE IS THE AIRBAG BAG SENSOR WENT BAD CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO KEEP POPPING UP ON DISPLAY AND NOW NEEDS REPLACED. I'M HOPING WE GET ENOUGH PEOPLE THAT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS FILE A COMPLAINT IN ORDER TO GET A RECALL. *TR
Nov 15, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2005 CADILLAC CTS. LETTER SENT FROM AN ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF THE CONSUMERS IN REFERENCE TO AN ACCIDENT RELATING TO A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN VEHICLE *TGW WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. WHEN THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD HE SUFFERED SERIOUS BURNS WHICH LEFT HIM PERMANENTLY DISFIGURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
Jun 23, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED ON A WET ROAD, THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND LUNGED HARD TO THE RIGHT (THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT OR CONTROL). FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED AND CRASHED INTO TWO TREES. THE ACCIDENT MIGHT HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY A MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM, CAUSING UNEXPECTED BRAKING ACTION AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT. OTHER MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRONIC SENSORS AND/OR ASSOCIATED VEHICLE CONTROL MODULES, KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS (HARSH OR UNEXPECTED TRANSMISSION SHIFTS: TSB 02-07-30-013E), OR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PROBLEMS (REAR AXEL OR WHEEL HOP: TSB 05-04-114-001A) COULD HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. *TR
Nov 14, 2009
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED EVENTUALLY, BUT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE ECM WAS REPLACED APPROXIMATELY SEVEN HOURS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,175 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,152. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE SIDE MIRRORS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE STRUTS WERE WORN.
Feb 28, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) FAILED THREE TIMES. TWO OF THOSE TIMES, THE DEALER PERFORMED REPAIRS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TIRE FLATTENED. CADILLAC REFUSED TO COME OUT AND MAKE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ANOTHER ISSUE WAS THAT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAILED TO INDICATE WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE THE FAILURES TO WORSEN. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,615.
Jan 31, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MULTIPLE SERVICE VISITS WITH COMPLAINTS RE BRAKES NOT WORKING FULLY, FUEL GAUGE WAS ALWAYS INCORRECT, PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT WORKING. AIR BAG SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING FUEL GAUGE AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, WAS TOLD NO PROBLEM FOUND. *AK STBILITY SENSOR REPLACED WHILE GOING THRU PARKING LOT AT 15 MPH, SLIGHTLY TOUCHING THE BRAKES, THE CARS STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKES FAILED. CAR DID HARD RIGHT, BRAKES FAILED AND CAR RAN OVER CURB AND INTO SIGN. GM FINALLY REPURCHSED THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL MISCOMMUNICATIONS RE THE TERMS OF REPURCHASE BUT REFUSED TO COVER THE DAMAGE TO THE SIGN AND EXPECTED ME TO REPAIR THE CAR BEFORE THEY WOULD PURCHASE
Jun 13, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I LEASED A 2005 CADILLAC CTS IN JULY OF 2005 FOR A 3 YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT. SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 5+ TIMES FOR ISSUES. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED, RECALL ON THE FUEL GAUGE, DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE PLASTIC PEELED AND WAS REPLACED, RADIO REPLACED DUE TO RADIO BUTTONS PEELING. DURING THE FIRST 9 MONTHS OF MY LEASE I NOTICED THAT THE RADIO BUTTONS (CHANNELS 1-6) BEGAN TO PEEL. THE SYNTHETIC MATERIAL IS VERY SOFT AND CHEAP (ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE DEALER). I ALERTED THE DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS OCCURRING AND THEY SAID BRING THE CAR IN AND WE'LL FIX IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT COLONIAL CADILLAC ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE SYNTHETIC MATERIAL COULD BE EASILY RUBBED OFF WITH ANY TYPE OF OILS (HANDS, FINGERS, LOTIONS, ETC.), AND CADILLAC WOULD FIX THE ISSUES WHEN IT OCCURS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE RADIO (EVEN THOUGH JUST A FEW BUTTONS WERE TORN) WITH NO COST TO ME. ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS ALSO PEELING. THE PEELING WAS THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RADIO BUTTONS. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE HANDLE REPLACED, AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT WITH NO COST TO ME. IN NOVEMBER 2006, THE SAME ISSUE RE-OCCURRED WITH MY RADIO BUTTONS (BUTTONS 1 & 2). I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE CAR BE BROUGHT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY WOULD FIX THE RADIO BY REPLACING THE RADIO ONCE AGAIN. IN EARLY DECEMBER 2006 I PUT AN AIR FRESHENER IN THE VENT (ONE OF THOSE AIR FRESHENERS THAT ATTACH TO THE VENT WITH OILS). A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF THE OILS SPILLED ONTO THE VENT AND THE TOP OF THE RADIO CAUSING THE CHEAP SYNTHETIC MATERIALS TO PEEL. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX. I COULD NOT FIND ONE INSTANCE IN MY LEASE AGREEMENT THAT SAYS IF THE SYNTHETIC MATERIAL ON YOUR DASHBOARD, RADIO AND DOOR HANDLES IS NOT COVERED. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE AS I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY OTHER DRIVERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *JB
Mar 15, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK COOLANT LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE RADIATOR WAS DAMAGE AND ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE RADIATOR FOUR TIMES. THE FIRST THREE REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE RADIATOR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE FOURTH TIME, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE WATER PUMP AND THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PRIOR TO THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE CRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN PART REPLACED TO REPAIR THE CRS LIGHT. THE DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW WORKED INTERMITTENTLY MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WINDOW. THE WIRING WAS IN BACKWARDS ON THE PASSENGER SEAT CAUSING ONLY HALF OF THE SEAT TO MOVE. THE DEALERSHIP CORRECTED THE WIRING TO REPAIR THE SEAT.
Jul 12, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2005 CTS FUEL GAUGE WENT OUT AND THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN WHICH THE CAR WOULD BARELY RUN. *TS ***NAR*** AFTER FILLING THE TANK, THE GAUGE FAILED TO REGISTER. THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED THREE TIMES. THE #1 COIL WAS REPLACED, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. *JB
Feb 21, 2006
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: NO ABUSE, NO TIRE BURNING. VEHICLE USED FOR COMMUTING AND JOB RELATED PURPOSES. PROBLEMS & RESOLUTIONS: 7/11/2005 7/18/2005 PROBLEM SHIFTING - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY SUNROOF RATTLING - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY RIGHT-REAR SAIL PANEL BROKEN - WARRANTY REPAIRED PIXELS BURN ON NAV SCREEN - NAV UNIT REPLACED WHEELS SCRATCHED - DEALER PAID FOR REPAIR FRONT PANEL LOOSE - REPLACED LOOSE PANEL 7/25/2005 7/27/2005 LEFT-REAR PANEL BROKEN - WARRANTY REPAIRED COMPETITION MODE NOT WORKING - WARRANTY REPAIRED DASH PANEL LOOSE - WARRANTY REPAIRED 8/22/2005 8/24/2005 WHEEL HOP - SERVICE BULLETIN WARRANTY REPAIR HARD TO PUT IN REVERSE - DEALER SAYS NORMAL GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING - ALIGNED EXHAUST SYSTEM SUNROOF RATTLE - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY SUNROOF MATERIAL LOOSE - WARRANTY REPAIRED 10/19/2005 10/23/2005 FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION - WARRANTY REPAIRED 11/21/2005 11/23/2005 SUNROOF RATTLE - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY DRIVETRAIN ROUGH - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT - TIRES BALD @ 9000 MILES BATTERY FAILURE - WARRANTY REPAIRED GRINDING IN 5TH GEAR - DEALER COULD NOT VERIFY 11/29/2005 12/1/2005 RATTLE FROM REAR - WARRANTY REPAIR SUSPENSION RIGHT-REAR PANEL BROKEN - WARRANTY REPAIR; DEALER WARNED THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE AS "SOMEONE" IS BRAKING THE PANELS ON PURPOSE 2/6/2006 2/8/2006 CLUNK FROM REAR - DEALER REPLACED DIFFERENTIAL/DRIVETRAIN UNIT UNDER WARRANTY. 5TH GEAR SOMETIMES HITS REVERSE - COULD NOT VERIFY GRINDING NOISE IN REVERSE - DEALER FORGOT TO CHECK UNIT WON'T PLAY CDS - REPLACED NAVIGATION/RADIO 2/15/2005 2/17/2006 GRINDING NOISE IN REVERSE - DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY; AREA REP ADVISED THEY WILL NOT REPLACE FUTURE FAILURES. COMPETITION MODE NOT WORKING - WARRANTY REPAIRED. *NM
Feb 17, 2006
SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
4/11/05 - 8,367 MILES - 1 DAY OUT OF SERVICE REAR END FAILURE 4/28/05 - 9,664 MILES - 5 DAYS OUT OF SERVICE REAR BUSHING FAILURE. *JB REAR END FAILURE 5/5/05 - 9,720 MILES - 1 DAY OUT OF SERVICE REAR END FAILURE WHEEL DELIVERED FROM FACTORY WILL NOT BALANCE - NO SIGN OF DAMAGE 7/25/05 - 15,732 MILES - 4 DAYS OUT OF SERVICE PCM RECALL #05544 - DEALER UNABLE TO REPROGRAM REAR END HOPS WILDLY IN RAINY OR SLICK ROADS WHEN ACCELERATING HARD SHIFTING INTO 1ST GEAR REAR END WHINE DRIVE LINE CLUNK PARKING BRAKE GOES TO FLOOR AND WON'T STOP CAR REAR END FAILURE - DEALER REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND DID NOT ADD FRICTION MODIFIER, CLAIMED CTS-V'S DO NOT NEED - LATER DETERMINED THIS WAS INCORRECT 8/29/05 - 17,372 MILES - 22 DAYS OUT OF SERVICE REAR END GRINDING FRICTION MODIFIER ADDED TRANSMISSION REBUILT REPLACED PRESSURE PLATE REPLACED CLUTCH - TSB 05-07-31-001 REAR END BUSHINGS INSTALLED TO REDUCE WHEEL HOP TSB 05-04-114-001A NAVIGATION SYSTEM REPLACED AFTER ALL BUTTONS WERE PEELING PARKING BRAKE GOES TO FLOOR AND WON'T STOP CAR PCM RECALL PERFORMED 10/6/05 - 18,990 MILES- 0 DAY OUT OF SERVICE NAVIGATION SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED PROPERLY BY DEALERSHIP - RETURNED FOR REPAIR 11/5/05 - 22,151 MILES - 0 DAY OUT OF SERVICE REPLACE ALL CENTER CAPS ON WHEELS - PEELING 1/2/05 - 27,171 MILES - 10 DAYS OUT OF SERVICE REAR END FAILURE RADIATOR FAILURE TSB 05-06-02-005A SUN VISOR REPLACED DUE TO PEELING 1/19/06 - 27,538 MILES - 6 HOURS OUT OF SERVICE PCM REMOVED AND REPLACED AT GORDON HISTED'S REQUEST 1/26/06 - 28,000 MILES - 2 HOURS OUT OF SERVICE NAVIGATION SYSTEM REMOVED AND REPLACED 2/2/06 - 28,500 MILES - ? TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN - WON'T SHIFT INTO REVERSE 10 SERVICE VISITS IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS 44 DAYS OF OUT OF SERVICE IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS. *JB
Feb 05, 2006
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
EXCESSIVE WHEEL HOP FREQUENTLY UNDER MILD TO HEAVY ACCELERATION EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 4000 TO 6000 MILES REAR END DIFFERENTIAL IS VERY WEAK AND MAY BREAK CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH CADILLAC KNOWS OF PROBLEM PROVIDING SOME CUSTOMERS WITH EXTENDED WARRANTIES HAD A 2004 CTSV AND IT WAS LEMON LAWED IN JULY 2005 FOR THE REAR DIFF BREAKING 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR. *NM
Dec 28, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATES WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. SHE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND KNOCKED DOWN A STREET SIGN. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT A BODY SHOP, AND WILL BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AFTER IT IS REPAIRED. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD BUMPS AND SCRAPES. THE VEHICLE LUNGED A PREVIOUS TIME, APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AGO WHEN SHE WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AT THAT TIME. *NM
Nov 15, 2005
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED NEW VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY TRANSMISSION FLUID IN IT WHEN HE BOUGHT IT. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP BEING REBUILT. THE BOLTS ON THE WHEELS WERE ALL TORQUED OVER SPECIFICATIONS, AND HAD A FLAT TIRE, AND THAT WAS THE REASON HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE SEIZED AS HE WAS DRIVING INTO THE PARKING LOT. THE BOLTS BROKE OFF IN THE WHEEL AS THEY WERE TRYING TO REMOVE THE TIRE. THIS OCCURRED ON 9-6-05.*AK
Sep 21, 2005
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
PURCHASED 2005 CADILLAC CTS MAY 30, 2005. AT FIRST NEW OWNER CHECK UP I COMPLAINED OF A KNOCKING NOISE UNDER THE DRIVERS FRONT SIDE. COASTAL CADILLAC IN PAWLEY ISLAND, SC COULD NOT HEAR ANYTHING WRONG. MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT JUNE 16, 2005 AS WE TOOK A TRIP AND MY HUSBAND HEARD THE THUMPING. THEY FINALLY LOCATED THE PROBLEM, A BROKEN FRONT STRUT, WHICH TOOK 3 DAYS TO REPLACE. AT THAT TIME I VOICED MY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE AND ASKED FOR A NEW CAR. THE ANSWER WAS NO. NOW ON SEPT 2, 2005 MY "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL" MESSAGE CAME ON. I NOW HAVE A LEAK IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. THE CAR ONLY HAD 2,789 MILES AT THE TIME. I AM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO CALLING THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THOUGHT I COULD JUST PURCHASE COOLANT AND FILL IT. I THOUGHT THAT THIS SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING IN SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. *JB
Sep 05, 2005
POWER TRAIN,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED IN JULY 2004. REAR END AND DIFFERNETIAL FAILED AT 2700 MILES.REPLACED REAR-END. REPLACED REAR-END AGIAN AT LESS THAT 7000 MILES, REPLACED TIRES AT 13500MILES, REAR-END CONTINUED TO LOCK AND SLIDE TIRES. HAVE HAD CAR IN DEALER 5 TIMES AND TOMORROW, THE 3RD REAR-END WILL BE PUT IN!!! CADILLAC REFUSES TO BUY CAR BACK BUT HAS EXTENDED DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY TO 100K MILES.
Jun 20, 2005
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
EXCESSIVE WHEEL HOP OCCURS FREQUENTLY UNDER MILD TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. IN WET CONDITIONS, IT HAPPENS MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS TRACTION AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THIS ALSO PUTS HEAVY STRESS ON THE DRIVETRAIN AND HAS CAUSED MANY FAILURES IN HALF-SHAFTS AND DIFFERENTIALS AMONGST OTHER OWNERS VEHICLES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FURTHER CATASTOPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT IS BEING IGNORED BY THE MANUFACTURER AT THIS POINT IN TIME.*AK
Apr 14, 2005
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How many problems does the 2005 CADILLAC CTS have?
The 2005 CADILLAC CTS currently has 284 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2005 CADILLAC CTS?
The most common problems reported for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2005 CADILLAC CTS problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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