2004 Cadillac CTS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Cadillac CTS, 4% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 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.
“Went to jiffy lube to get engine oil changed. On the way home my car started to stall, then shut off. Took it to the gmc Cadillac dealer and they stated I needed a new fuel pump, and that there is a leak. I searched online and there is numerous recalls for this exact situation, however my vehicle is not under this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10671121, filed 2015-01, 107,020 miles“There was a campaign number 14v-542. For CTS-v recently not for CTS for the same problem. We had no alarm indicating that fuel pump was faulty. After verification at the dealer we were told the fuel pump module melted. They did not understand why the car did not catch on fire. The only indication we had was a strong smell of gasoline. The garage replaced fuel pump module and connection.”
NHTSA complaint #10664161, filed 2014-12, 102,028 miles“Strong smell of gasoline leaking from fuel tank when filled over 3/4 tank and sending unit not operating properly with some noticeable hesitation , fuel gauge no longer reports correct amount of fuel in tank same issue as Cadillac CTS-v NHTSA campaign number: 14v542000,with the fuel pump sending unit overheating and burning a hole in the unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10871936, filed 2016-06, 80,000 miles“On may 18th, 2018 I purchased a 2004 Cadillac CTS from top notch auto. The gas gauge, brakes, A/C, blinkers dash buttons all were not working. He said to bring it the next day and they would fix it all. I ran out of gas getting there the next day due to not having a working gas gauge. I spent the entire day there and they did nothing to fix the car. The next day the computer (ECM) went out on the car and the engine light came on saying the catalytic converter was bad. I took the car back and asked for my money back and they said no but would fix it and they had the car for over two weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110352, filed 2018-07“fuel pump was failed replaced under recall back in 2016. Now again the fuel pump has failed again vehicle stalled. Please have GM repair it again under previous recall remedy. Please see attached photo”
NHTSA complaint #11591966, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 14V542000Sep 9, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007…Covers: Cadillac CTS 2004–2007, STS 2006–2007
Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10162138Jun 18, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 28 | 16% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
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 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology