2004 Cadillac CTS service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Cadillac CTS — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I observed a large puddle of brake fluid around the front left tire. Upon removal of the wheel, I discovered a large brake fluid leak at the interface between the hard brake line going to caliper and the flexible line that goes to the body of the car. During removal, the interface completely…”
filed Oct 13, 2014
“While entering a parking place, my brakes failed to engage. The abs system warning appeared and also the traction control warning illuminated, as I struck a restraining post. This could have been tragic if a person had been infront of the vehicle. Less than 2 weeks prior to this I had a complete…”
filed Jan 8, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC…Campaign 10V105000 · Mar 17, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 CTS | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 CTS | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 CTS | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 CTS | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 CTS | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 CTS | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 CTS | 21 | 10% |
| 2006 CTS | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 CTS | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 CTS | 25 | 8% |
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.