2004 Cadillac CTS Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My car was in motion on the interstate. The car is used but excellent condition and recently purchased. I felt a jolt got off the next exit and car will not start, all batteries come on, everything else works”
NHTSA complaint #11073444, filed 2018-02, 110,000 miles“While driving at varying speeds (typically over 30 MPH) the stability system engaged message comes on and the car violently pulls to the left with a weird noise. This is really scary while driving down the interstate at high speeds. No recall exists and this has taken place for two years. I have since learned how to turn off the traction control and this problem by holding down the traction control button on the inside of the glove compartment. This is no real solution to the problem since it has to be done every time I drive the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10553874, filed 2013-11, 150,000 miles“Had my cruise control set at 70 MPH for highway driving when I heard a psshhh sound and cruise control broke violently and smelled burnt rubber with smoke coming from back end of car. Pulled over immediately and car smoke from back end and smell only increased. Thought for sure I had a tire blowout. Walked around car and nothing wrong with tires. Had car towed to an auto repair place and am told that the rear differential went out. I have since investigated and found many, many forums about this issue. There are no recalls for this particular model but a certain recall for 2005 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10553873, filed 2013-11, 175,000 miles“Multiple, arbitrary incidences of the brakes shaking, kind of grinding and car not wanting to stop, generally when pulling into or out of a parking spot, or coming to any slow stop. Always at a low speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477006, filed 2012-09, 21,047 miles“Wheel hop or axle tramp caused the rear to lose traction and the stability track and traction control failed to correct the problem. The axle tramp is a severe banging of the rear when there throttle is applied to the car. The rear spun and caused the car to hit a guard wall.”
NHTSA complaint #10118695, filed 2005-04, 7,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac CTS
52 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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