2005 Cadillac CTS-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CTS-V years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V. That is the most of any CTS-V model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 161,322 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 161,322 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 29% | 161,322 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 14% | 161,322 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Cadillac CTS-V recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
I got into the car put key into ignition it would not start the key is stuck inside ignition i put a new battery in also a new stater relay fuse the car started i drove it over the weekend with know problem today while driving car stopped scared me really bad i tried to start it and the car did the…
Just purchased car on 8/29. Car has several serious defects mechanic check.transmission is dragging while in motion upclimb. Im motion, vehicle shakes and can not steer. There are also several open recalls on the vehicle that i was not aware of at time of purchase.
Passenger airbag occupant sensor/module is faulty. After a while, the mat kinks, bends, or folds. Due to this it loses connection and triggers a "service airbag soon", disabling the airbag system until the problem is fixed. This is the same problem as in nhtsa recall #10v644000, but for some reason…
Vehicle cut off on railroad track while i was crossing it,. It would not start, key stuck in ignition switch and i could put the vehicle in park, front wheels shake while driving in the city, while traveling on open highway i hit a bump and the vehicle jumped out of cruise control and stops. I had…
This is the second complaint re motor mount ( reference no. 10732081). 6/23/2015 replaced left side motor mount due to clunking on acceleration. On 6/28/2016 i took the car to the repair facility for the clunking, not thinking it could possibly be a motor mount problem again. I have spent $1006.63…
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 | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 CTS-V | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.