2004 Cadillac Cts-V problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Steering (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2015-04-15 · campaign 15V225000 · 4,907 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, 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, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road sal
Risk: Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-10-30 · Suspension · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving, and while depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the brake failed. the contact had to engage the emergency brake to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. in addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel would shake at low and high speeds. the bra…”
2018-01-22 · Suspension · 68,500 mi · 💥 crash“i have or had a 2004 cadillac cts-v. it had given me some problems with turning. several times when i made turns onto another street or even when i took an on ramp onto an interstate, i have lost control of my car. it seems to loose traction, like the traction control got turned off (which it hadn't) and began drifting/swerving on the road which ha…”
2017-10-11 · Service Brakes“key got stuck in ignition in the start position. car won't start neither turn off completely won't turn off leaving lights on the dash board on thus causing the battery to run dead. my traction automatically engage with a warn signal service traction control and brake system.…”
2015-09-02 · Service Brakes“i took my car in to the dealer to have other recalls handled and was informed my brake hose fittings were rusted and should be replaced. upon researching the issue i found nhtsa campaign number: 15v225000 / gm recall 15149. this seems to be the same issue detailed in the recall, however i was told the recall is not applicable to me. m…”
2015-05-05 · Steering · 80,000 mi“i was traveling at night on i-95 in florida at 70mph w/cruise control engaged. vehicle suddenly fell out of 6th gear and engine over-revved to red-line causing engine to shut off completely (as it is designed to do) - resulting in sudden loss of vehicle speed, total loss of power steering and power brakes. i managed to guide vehicle safely to sh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.