2004 Cadillac CTS-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CTS-V years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V. That ranks 3rd out of 9 CTS-V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 125,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Cadillac CTS-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 80% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 40% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 119,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Cadillac CTS-V recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, 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, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
Risk: Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, AND WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…
I have or had a 2004 cadillac cts-v. It had given me some problems with turning. Several times when i made turns onto another street or even when i took an on ramp onto an interstate, i have lost control of my car. It seems to loose traction, like the traction control got turned off (which it…
Key got stuck in ignition in the start position. Car won't start neither turn off completely won't turn off leaving lights on the dash board on thus causing the battery to run dead. My traction automatically engage with a warn signal service traction control and brake system.
I took my car in to the dealer to have other recalls handled and was informed my brake hose fittings were rusted and should be replaced. Upon researching the issue i found nhtsa campaign number: 15v225000 / gm recall 15149. This seems to be the same issue detailed in the recall, however i was told…
I was traveling at night on i-95 in florida at 70mph w/cruise control engaged. Vehicle suddenly fell out of 6th gear and engine over-revved to red-line causing engine to shut off completely (as it is designed to do) - resulting in sudden loss of vehicle speed, total loss of power steering and power…
Other Cadillac CTS-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 CTS-V | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 CTS-V | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 CTS-V | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 CTS-V | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 CTS-V | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 CTS-V | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 CTS-V | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 CTS-V | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CTS-V model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.