Major Problems with 2005 Cadillac CTS Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Cadillac CTS

2005 Cadillac CTS AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 28500 miles

2005 Cadillac CTS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Victims: 2

2005 Cadillac CTS FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 4000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, DIFFERENTIAL UNIT and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac CTS owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS consumer has continuous problems with air bag readiness light. light will remain on for long periods of time . *ts	58 ~ 82527 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2005 cadillac cts-v wheel hop from rear differential very common in this vehicle. cadillac has acknowledged issue by providing...	39 ~ 13063 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 65 mph smoke was coming from underneath the hood. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle...	31 ~ 53028 miles
POWER TRAIN events leading to failure: no abuse no tire burning. vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. problems & resolutions:...	25 ~ 74556 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while pulling into a parking spot with the wheels turned sharply the braking became rough and the car would not...	21 ~ 95435 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed oil at an excessive rate...	20 ~ 66374 miles
STEERING my 2005 cadillac cts appears to have a problem with the power-assisted steering. the car pulls to the right and...	9 ~ 46019 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while traveling at a slow speed on a wet road the driver had difficulty shifting gears. the vehicle began to...	9 ~ 71516 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the ecm (engine control module) failed three times. two...	9 ~ 47702 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION excessive wheel hop occurs frequently under mild to heavy acceleration. in wet conditions it happens much more frequently and can...	9 ~ 26039 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: 2005 cadillac cts - the caller's vehicle was involved in an accident while driving at 55 mph. upon impact...	8 ~ 48013 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts which was purchased in 2004. he heard a slight grinding noise coming from...	7 ~ 55762 miles
TIRES i purchased a used 2005 cadillac in dec. 2005 with six thousand miles. at 12000 i took the car to...	7 ~ 26968 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY i have a 2005 cadillac cts-v my first issue was back in 05/05 8 200 miles on car while driving...	7 ~ 51686 miles
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving approximately 55 mph the rear wheels locked up without warning. the...	6 ~ 67275 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE events leading to failure: no abuse no tire burning. vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. problems & resolutions:...	6 ~ 47200 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER excessive wheel hop occurs frequently under mild to heavy acceleration. in wet conditions it happens much more frequently and can...	6 ~ 57018 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the lights on the instrumental panel became abnormally...	4 ~ 76131 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS multiple service visits with complaints re brakes not working fully fuel gauge was always incorrect passenger air bag not working....	4 ~ 64461 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine...	4 ~ 32900 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owned a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact was sitting idle at a traffic stop when a vehicle...	3 ~ 74000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the left and the rear brake lights are inoperative. the vehicle was...	3 ~ 117023 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own a 2005 cadillac cts-v. i made a high-speed right-hand exit from the freeway then had to swerve to...	3 ~ 15617 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine...	3 ~ 28100 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the contact states when pulling into a parking space the vehicle lunged forward. she went over an embankment and...	3
WHEELS dt: the contact stated new vehicle did not have any transmission fluid in it when he bought it. the transmission...	3 ~ 84060 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN rear-end differential failure transmission failure. *jb...	3 ~ 35167 miles
EQUIPMENT events leading to failure: no abuse no tire burning. vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. problems & resolutions:...	3 ~ 9967 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM events leading to failure: no abuse no tire burning. vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. problems & resolutions:...	3 ~ 13517 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN shifting the vehicle from 1st gear to second gear and upon releasing the clutch there is a loud bang. half	3 ~ 16300 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES purchased in july 2004. rear end and differnetial failed at 2700 miles.replaced rear-end. replaced rear-end agian at less that 7000...	3 ~ 2733 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk lid on the cts has malfunctioned and willnot stay up. it came down ans hit me across the...	2 ~ 123469 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate on their own...	2 ~ 195000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact noticed a leak on his garage floor underneath the vehicle. he...	2 ~ 64540 miles
SEATS dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine...	2 ~ 53600 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN august 2005 4 months after purchasing car both rear tires worn out from the inside out with 4000 miles on...	2 ~ 48500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE rust has formed on the rear drivers side passenger window sill. it is located on the metal piece between the	2 ~ 25508 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2005 cts fuel gauge went out and there was an electrical problem in which the car would barely run. *ts...	2 ~ 14370 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer's heated seats would not turn off consumer suffered second degree burns to the buttocks. *ts the manufacturer investigated the	2
STRUCTURE 4/11/05 - 8 367 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure 4/28/05 - 9 664 miles -...	2 ~ 13786 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES rear doors will not close shut in cold temperatures. when contacting cadillac he was told that this issue was under	2 ~ 4850 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING electrial problems also engine problems and front light gwent out 3 times burns oil...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. the contact stated that when the windshield wipers were activated the fluid...	1 ~ 200000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving approximately 55 mph the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the instrument panel stopped operating different mechanics could not locate problem cadillac deal wanted 200.00 just to review. several owners...	1 ~ 78000 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION i was driving home from work when the security light came on the dash and a "service anti theft system"...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the...	1 ~ 25273 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while the vehicle was parked the trunk lid closed on its own when...	1 ~ 69000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES less than a year ago we purchased our 2005 cadillac cts from cadillac of turnersville nj. i just recently noticed...	1 ~ 50000 miles
VISIBILITY rear window shattered without provocation on 2005 cadillac cts. dealer would not repair under warranty services and did not investigate.	1 ~ 40000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC the brakes will slip when applied. it seems it only happens when going a low rate of speed. in november...	1 ~ 30000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES whenever it gets cold and/or snows the left rear door of my car opens without warning then will not remain...	1 ~ 3500 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving approximately 55 mph the rear wheels locked up without warning. the...	1 ~ 31152 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN (1) driving car from wet gravel incline up onto pavement. (2) loud noise from rear car began to roll back...	1 ~ 31000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS multiple service visits with complaints re brakes not working fully fuel gauge was always incorrect passenger air bag not working....	1 ~ 27000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i would like to complain about the new headlights on the latest model cars they may be nice for the...	1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i would like to complain about the new headlights on the latest model cars they may be nice for the...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i leased a 2005 cadillac cts in july of 2005 for a 3 year lease agreement. since i have had...	1 ~ 9000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds there was a reflection of the sun on the windshield from the...	1 ~ 15586 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine...	1 ~ 17200 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine...	1 ~ 17200 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine...	1 ~ 17200 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a 2005 cadillac cts-v with 17800 miles. it has developed a whine in the rear differential. upon investigating...	1 ~ 17800 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 05 cadillac cts 2.8l traveling at about 55/60 miles per hour...car pulled in front of me cut me off. to...	1 ~ 23000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated new vehicle did not have any transmission fluid in it when he bought it. the transmission...	1 ~ 3105 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on aug. 26 2005 our three month old cadillac cts's transmission would not shift out of first gear after going...	1 ~ 9400 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING the car being reported about was my car was three months and a cadillac cts. i was driving at approx....	1
COLUMN > STEERING the car being reported about was my car was three months and a cadillac cts. i was driving at approx....	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY events leading to failure: no abuse no tire burning. vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. problems & resolutions:...	1 ~ 400 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING purchased 2005 cadillac cts may 30 2005. at first new owner check up i complained of a knocking noise under...	1 ~ 1786 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION purchased 2005 cadillac cts may 30 2005. at first new owner check up i complained of a knocking noise under...	1 ~ 1786 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the ecm (engine control module) failed three times. two...	1 ~ 3615 miles
PARKING BRAKE 4/11/05 - 8 367 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure 4/28/05 - 9 664 miles -...	1 ~ 27171 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 4/11/05 - 8 367 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure 4/28/05 - 9 664 miles -...	1 ~ 27171 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer was on the road when suddenly smoke started to come from the front of the vehicle. the consumer...	1 ~ 2100 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT purchased in july 2004. rear end and differnetial failed at 2700 miles.replaced rear-end. replaced rear-end agian at less that 7000...	1 ~ 2700 miles

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