2005 CADILLAC CTS Visibilitywiper Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2005 CADILLAC CTS
3 visibilitywiper complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CADILLAC CTS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibilitywiper Complaints
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...
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.
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.
Other 2005 CADILLAC CTS Problem Areas
Air Bags
61 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
39 complaints
Electrical System
33 complaints
Power Train
27 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Service Brakes
22 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
9 complaints
Suspensionrear
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationstatus Indicator Lamplight
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint