2005 CADILLAC CTS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
396
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
The 2005 CADILLAC CTS has received a total of 396 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (61 complaints), Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (39 complaints), and Electrical System (33 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS, potentially affecting up to 1,092,789 vehicles.
Recall 14V542000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 10,005 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
Consequence: If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service...
View full details →Recall 14V394000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 554,328 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners...
View full details →Recall 10V644000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 95,927 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH REPEATED FLEXING OF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE MAT TO KINK, BEND, OR FOLD. THIS FLEXING CAN BREAK THE CONNECTIONS IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SENSOR MAY NOT DETECT THE...
Consequence: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THAT AIR BAG'S DEPLOYMENT MAY REDUCE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AND INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THEM.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER...
View full details →Recall 10V105000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 139,131 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH...
Consequence: THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
View full details →Recall 07V589000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
| 275,936 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
View full details →Recall 06V020000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 17,462 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
396 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Steering wheel turns but no steering at wheels ,steering wheel just spins
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.
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.
Oil leaks from unknown location. Also make a grinding noise when accelerating.
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
Safety Rating for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CADILLAC CTS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
General Motors, LLC has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01-00-89-010J — SERVICE BRAKES
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
08089-B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08-08-49-001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INACCURATE FUEL GAGE READINGS, FUEL GAGE READS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS FUEL IN TANK, FUEL LEVEL LOW MESSAGE IN DIC, DTC P2066 SET (REPROGRAM ECM). WITH 2.8L OR 3.6L ENGINE (VINS T, 7 - RPO'S LP1, LY7). *NJ
0504114001 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONTROLLING REAR AXLE OR WHEEL HOP ON FULL-THROTTLE APPLICATION FROM A STANDSTILL AND/OR FULL-THROTTLE 1-2 SHIFT (INSTALL SUPPLEMENTARY REAR SUB-FRAME BUSHINGS) *TT UPDATED 4/14/08. *NJ
SB05-04-114-001B — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC: CONTROLLING REAR AXLE OR WHEEL HOP ON FULL THROTTLE APPLICATION FROM A STANDSTILL AND/OR FULL THROTTLE 1-2 SHIFT (INSTALL SUPPLEMENTARY REAR SUB-FRAME BUSHINGS). *PE
4560 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE STUCK ON EMPTY DTC P2066 (2.8L (LP1) OR 3.6L (LY7) ENGINES). *NJ
060310006 — SUSPENSION:REAR
AVAILABILITY OF TIRES WITH INCREASED TREADWEAR AND ALL-SEASON TRACTION RING. (EAGLE RS-A). *KB
050602005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK (REPLACE RADIATOR). *JB
050731001 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH PEDAL DOES NOT RETURN TO UP POSITION DURING SHIFTS AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS. *TT
050729003 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
AISIN AY6 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION RPO MV1 SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC CTS
- 2003 CADILLAC CTS — 450 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC CTS — 294 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC CTS (current)
- 2006 CADILLAC CTS — 366 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC CTS — 311 complaints
- 2008 CADILLAC CTS — 251 complaints
- 2009 CADILLAC CTS — 222 complaints
- 2010 CADILLAC CTS — 101 complaints
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