2007 Cadillac Cts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (38) · Service Brakes (28) · Electrical System (21)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Cadillac Cts model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
156 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2014-09-09 · campaign 14V542000 · 10,005 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.
Electrical System:ignition 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V394000 · 554,328 vehicles
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 year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2010-12-17 · campaign 10V644000 · 95,927 vehicles
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 PRESENCE OF A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AND WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2010-03-17 · campaign 10V105000 · 139,131 vehicles
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 THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTING AT THE CALIPER MAY CORRODE DUE TO SNOW
Risk: THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (881)
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 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
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 2025-05-29 · PIP4964F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a service engine soon malfunction indicator lamp on. technician will find diagnostic trouble code p2097 or p2099. technician will need to perform an injector balance or active fuel injector tes
Showing the 6 most recent of 881 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-12 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle primarily failed while parked at owner residence [xxx] and remained inoperable for approximately three weeks prior to tow to cadillac dealership. the ignition key became trapped and could not be removed. a manual override release beneath the driver-side steering column was required to free the key — confirming the lock was held electronica…”
2025-10-23 · Air Bags · 71,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2007 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving 40-43 mph, a bicyclist suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. the contact veered away from the bicyclist, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. the utility pole was damaged. the air bags failed to deploy, and the contact hit the chest and head against the ste…”
2025-09-15 · Service Brakes“brakes failed. this happened at low speed and control was kept of the vehicle. upon inspection, it was seen the flexible brake line connecting the driver's side brake caliper had separated at the point it transitions from rubber to metal. it happened immediately after turning right at a stop light and there was no warning. the design of the transi…”
2025-07-07 · Seats“one day when i went to sit in the front passenger seat a message came on the driver information center displaying, "service air bag" and then i notice that the indicator light on the dash was displaying the air bag warning light, and the rearview mirror was showing that the passenger air bag was off. without the air bag working i cannot ride in the…”
2023-06-25 · Air Bags“the service air bag light has been on for several years. i called a few years ago and was told it was a recall and cadillac would stand by it. it would not expire i took it to the cadillac place. they would not honor it …”
2023-02-01 · Air Bags · 125,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. additionally, the passenger's side air bag was deactivated while occupied by a passenger. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the f…”
2022-11-07 · Service Brakes“complete brake line failure due to corrosion as described in recall number 10v105000 / 09149b. original equipment retained from rear brake line repair for future inspection / litigation. cadillac refused to repair / replace / reimburse for brake failure under recall bulletin 09149b.…”
2022-07-27 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 99,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. the contact stated upon parking the vehicle, he attempted to release the ignition key from the ignition switch however, the key remained stuck inside the ignition switch. the message thief was displayed. the contact was able to release the ignition key after several minutes. the contact stated upon entering the…”
2021-10-04 · Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 79,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. the contact works for an independent mechanic and place the vehicle on a lift and noticed that both the driver’s and passenger’s side rear brake cable had cracks and leakage of brake fluid from the brake line due to severe corrosion. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of …”
2021-07-07 · Steering · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the ignition switch failed, and the steering wheel locked causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle crashed on the driver's side on-ramp. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact and his daughter sustained injuries to the back but did not…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.