2005 Cadillac CTS service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Cadillac CTS — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel with an abnormal hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where brake fluid…”
filed Nov 6, 2023
“2005 cadillac cts. Consumer writes in regards to brake system repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the brake failed and essentially she lost control of the vehicle, hit a guardrail and another vehicle after bouncing off the guardrail. Prior to the accident, work was performed on the abs dash…”
filed Sep 17, 2015
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% |
| 2004 CTS | 16 | 7% |
| 2003 CTS | 25 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.