Model year record

2005 Cadillac CTS

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 397 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V542000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 10,005
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-09-09
Owners notified: 2015-03-12

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V394000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 554,328
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-07-02
Owners notified: 2014-09-15

Defect description

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, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V644000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Vehicles affected: 95,927
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-12-17
Owners notified: 2011-03-24

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V105000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 139,131
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-03-17
Owners notified: 2010-05-04

Defect description

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 OR WATER, CONTAINING ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS, ENTERING AND BEING RETAINED IN THE ROUTING SLEEVE. IF THE FITTING CORRODES SIGNIFICANTLY, THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY DEVELOP A LEAK.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V589000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal

Component: Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 275,936
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-12-20
Owners notified: 2008-02-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Safety risk

A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V020000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 17,462
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-01-25
Owners notified: 2006-03-23

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.

Safety risk

IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, OWNER RENOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Air bags	61	98,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	39	8,871 mi
Electrical system	33	71,000 mi
Power train	27	74,000 mi
Engine	24	85,000 mi
Service brakes	22	87,000 mi
Steering	13	72,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	10	85,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	9	70,000 mi
Suspension: rear	9	8,200 mi
Air bags: frontal	8	62,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	8	53,335 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	7	62,000 mi
Tires	7	18,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	6	71,000 mi
Suspension	6	72,000 mi
Unknown or other	6	67,581 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	5	180,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	4	51,000 mi
Power train: driveline	4	17,200 mi
Seat belts	4	112,000 mi
Wheels	4	73,075 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	9,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	17,200 mi
Equipment	3	12,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	90,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	3	11,550 mi
Power train: manual transmission	3	32,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	19,850 mi
Vehicle speed control	3	—
Visibility/wiper	3	190,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	2	1,740 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	700 mi
Power train: axle assembly	2	15,000 mi
Seats	2	17,200 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion	2	58,000 mi
Structure	2	400 mi
Structure: body	2	83,100 mi
Structure: body: door	2	15 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: status indicator lamp/light	1	138,404 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	27,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: wiring	1	25,273 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	1,786 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	17,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	2,100 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	78,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)	1	27,171 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	9,000 mi
Exterior lighting	1	—
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	23,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	17,200 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	3,500 mi
Parking brake	1	27,171 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	1	3,105 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	9,400 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	1	17,800 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	31,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Steering: column	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	—
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	69,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	1,786 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	3,615 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	9,405 mi
Visibility	1	40,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	17,200 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	31,152 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	400 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	15,586 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	200,000 mi

The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.