2004 Cadillac CTS-V Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 brakes. I managed to guide vehicle safely to shoulder of road (only because traffic was light). I collected my thoughts and got vehicle re-started as normal. I continued on my trip but without using cruise control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714607, filed 2015-05, 80,000 miles“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 the recall is not applicable to me. My car falls within the date range from the recall, but is not in one of the listed states. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761054, filed 2015-09“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11032959, filed 2017-10Related recalls
- 15V225000Apr 15, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently…Covers: Cadillac CTS-V 2004–2007
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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