2004 Cadillac CTS power train problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Cadillac CTS — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The output shaft flange for the transmission that mounts to the driveshaft coupler the flange starts to break away and then breaks . I can provide photos but the metal on the part is close the the end and if I did not find this problem by mistake the drive shaft would have came free”
filed Sep 25, 2024
“At about 100k I noticed the axle seals on the rear differential is leaking. There are recalls on this but not based on my vin number. When I noticed this the car was on a lift in the air being inspected by a mechanic.”
filed Apr 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 9 | 35% |
| 2016 CTS | 9 | 29% |
| 2015 CTS | 19 | 41% |
| 2014 CTS | 84 | 58% |
| 2013 CTS | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 22 | 22% |
| 2010 CTS | 9 | 13% |
| 2009 CTS | 28 | 17% |
| 2008 CTS | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 CTS | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 CTS | 45 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.