2004 Cadillac CTS Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,005 miles. 2 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.
“April 2005, notified of tire deterioration - 12,000 miles on new vehicle. July 2005, dead battery with car. August 2005, car shut itself down while on interstate 80. Unable to use any automatic equipment. August 2005 notified of tire deterioration again, 18,000 miles. This is a lot of problems both mechanical and with the tires in a relatively short period. Tires and mechanical problem I believe to be a manufactures defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10133671, filed 2005-08, 12 miles“I purchased new american eagle goodyear tires for my 2004 Cadillac CTS from wal-mart just recently. I have experienced 2 side wall blow outs on these tires, in which the tread seperates from the side wall, at this point these tires are very dangerous to me and should be checked. Please advise me.”
NHTSA complaint #10114774, filed 2005-03“The contact owned a 2004 Cadillac CTS equipped with uniroyal tiger paw touring tires, size: 235/55r17 99hm+s (na). While driving approximately 25 MPH on slightly wet roads, the vehicle began to hydroplane, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The vehicle's tires failed to gain traction in order for the contact to gain control of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received face, arm, and back injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10846100, filed 2016-03, 143,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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