2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES
The 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH THROUGH A LEFT TO RIGHT S-CURVE THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. WHEN PARKING THE CAR A FEW MINUTES LATER THE POWER ASSIST FAILED AGAIN AND WAS ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD CHATTERING SOUND. APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS LATER I DROVE THE CAR AGAIN. A CONTINUOUS, LOUD WHINING SOUND WAS HEARD UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. AS THE VEHICLE WARMED UP THE WHINING WAS REDUCED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE WHINING NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT IN THE NEW PUMP. A SECOND REPLACEMENT PUMP WAS INSTALLED AND THE TYPE OF FLUID WAS CHANGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A GM TSB. THE STEERING PUMP CONTINUES TO WHIN WHEN EVEN A SLIGHT TORQUE IS APPLIED TO THE HANDWHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR TRAVELING AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS, I.E., WHEN PARKING. THE DEALER NOW CLAIMS THAT THE NOISE IS NORMAL. HOWEVER, AFTER WORKING FOR GM'S SAGINAW STEERING COMPANY AS AN ENGINEER FOR MANY YEARS, I KNOW THAT WHAT I'M HEARING IS NOT NORMAL. *TR
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IN MY 2004 CADILLAC CTS-V FAILED(EXPLODED). MY OPINION IS THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS NOT PROPERLY ENGINEERED TO HANDLE THE POWER OF THE CTS-V. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IT IS THE SAME REAR DIFFERENTIAL THAT IS IN THE 6 CYLINDER CTS MODEL. THE CTS-V HAS 400 HP AND 395 FT/LBS OF TORQUE. WHEEL HOP AND/OR AXLE TRAMP ARE THE PRIMARY REASON THE DIFF. FAILS BUT IT GOES BACK TO POOR ENGINEERING OR THE LACK THERE OF AS THE BASE MODELS REAR SUSPENSION AND THE CTS-V'S ARE IDENTICAL. WHEEL HOP CAN BE INDUCED AT ALMOST ANY TIME IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS AND IS NOT, UNLIKE WHAT THE GM WILL TELL YOU, ONLY CAUSED BY SIDE STEPPING THE CLUTCH. THIS IS NOT TRUE , AND EVEN IF IT WAS, THE REAR DIFF. SHOULDN'T EXPLODE FROM WHEEL HOP. IT EXPLODES BECAUSE OF HOW IT IS FASTENED TO THE CHASSIS AND THE AMOUNT OF MOVEMENT ALLOWED AT ITS MOUNTING POINTS. AS FAR AS A SAFETY ISSUE, IT IS NOT OUT OF THE REALM TO BREAK A REAR DIFF. WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON A DAMP ROADWAY AND BEING POWERLESS(LITERALLY) TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC V-SERIES
- 2004 CADILLAC V-SERIES (current)
- 2005 CADILLAC V-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 CADILLAC V-SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC V-SERIES — 2 complaints
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- CADILLAC ESCALADE — 2,120 total complaints
- CADILLAC SEVILLE — 1,049 total complaints
- CADILLAC CATERA — 826 total complaints
- CADILLAC DTS — 725 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 633 total complaints