2005 Cadillac CTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 12%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,340miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 12% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,340 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife has been complainting about the brakes don't stop the car sometimes. I drove it today and made a sharp right to enter in a parking spot and the car would not stop when applying the brakes. That scared the what ever out of me.”
NHTSA complaint #11132323, filed 2018-09, 229,980 miles“The brake lines have rusted through as I was driving 50mph. We lost all brakes and nearly hit a car/tree. The vehicle was purchased in wi, located in fl now, and has 120k miles. The leak is close to the fuel filter - and clearly visible.”
NHTSA complaint #10946993, filed 2017-01, 120,340 miles“I have only had my CTS for a month but when braking on about three different occasions the brake pedal will push back against my foot. These have occurred twice in my driveway stopping to back into my garage and once coming to a stop light.”
NHTSA complaint #10885128, filed 2016-07, 38,400 miles“Vehicle dealer refused to perform open recalls. I replaced front brake hoses myself at my own cost. They stated very high mileage 184000 miles and you did not buy the car here.”
NHTSA complaint #11093789, filed 2018-05, 184,000 miles“When ever I make a slight turn at low speeds,ie. 10 MPH or less the ABS actuates and the car is unable to stop. This is very prevalent when pulling into a parking spot. I have had firestone auto, parker cadilac, and american tire and auto in my hometown look at this issue and all told me that they could not pull codes. I have been told that if any indicator dash warning light come on then it will trip a code, but this issue does not. This is an ongoing issue with this car..”
NHTSA complaint #10809908, filed 2015-12, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V105000Mar 17, 2010General motors has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut…Covers: Cadillac CTS 2003–2007
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 14 | 8% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 59 | 27% |
| 2006 | 57 | 21% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 38 | 17% |
| 2003 | 47 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac CTS
82 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac CTS
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology