2005 Cadillac Cts-V problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Suspension (2) · Electrical System (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 (110)
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 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 110 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-12 · Electrical System“i got into the car put key into ignition it would not start the key is stuck inside ignition i put a new battery in also a new stater relay fuse the car started i drove it over the weekend with know problem today while driving car stopped scared me really bad i tried to start it and the car did the same thing would not start and the key were stuck …”
2017-09-03 · Wheels“just purchased car on 8/29. car has several serious defects mechanic check.transmission is dragging while in motion upclimb. im motion, vehicle shakes and can not steer. there are also several open recalls on the vehicle that i was not aware of at time of purchase.…”
2017-03-15 · Air Bags · 115,000 mi“passenger airbag occupant sensor/module is faulty. after a while, the mat kinks, bends, or folds. due to this it loses connection and triggers a "service airbag soon", disabling the airbag system until the problem is fixed. this is the same problem as in nhtsa recall #10v644000, but for some reason my car is not covered. it requires replacement wit…”
2016-08-08 · Wheels · 161,322 mi“vehicle cut off on railroad track while i was crossing it,. it would not start, key stuck in ignition switch and i could put the vehicle in park, front wheels shake while driving in the city, while traveling on open highway i hit a bump and the vehicle jumped out of cruise control and stops. i had it fixed by edenton motors in north carolina. th…”
2016-07-01 · Suspension · 83,000 mi“this is the second complaint re motor mount ( reference no. 10732081). 6/23/2015 replaced left side motor mount due to clunking on acceleration. on 6/28/2016 i took the car to the repair facility for the clunking, not thinking it could possibly be a motor mount problem again. i have spent $1006.63 to repair a problem i have never heard of. i have s…”
2016-07-01 · Suspension · 72,000 mi“left front motor mount failed 6/2015. i took it to repair facility for a clunking when shifting. diagnosis was broken motor mount when fluid was leaking from the mount. refer to complaint # 10882088 for failure in 6/2016 of the right side motor mount. cost total $1006.63…”
2016-03-08 · Unknown Or Other · 40,000 mi“the clutch on the cadillac cts v went after 40,000 miles. when it gets cold outside the it can become sticky and not fully usable. i think it might be the hydralic fluid in the clutch. it should not go bad every 40,000 miles can lead to possible crash if the clutch does not engage. i am lucky have not been in a crash due to the problems i am having…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.