2005 Cadillac CTS Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 1% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles.
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.
“Whenever it gets cold and/or snows, the left rear door of my car opens without warning, then will not remain closed. This is the third time this has occurred since I have owned the vehicle. The first time I returned to Cadillac, it closed when I arrived at the dealer, the second time my son was able to close the door. This last incident, I could not get the door to remain closed, I took it to the dealer, who explained to me there is nothing that can be done to fix this, they follow the guidelines set forth by GM, which is to apply an oil that will absorb the moisture in the doors mechanism. …”
NHTSA complaint #10254919, filed 2009-01, 3,500 miles“I leased a 2005 Cadillac CTS in july of 2005 for a 3 year lease agreement. Since I have had the car it has been in the dealership 5+ times for issues. Battery has been replaced, recall on the fuel gauge, drivers door handle plastic peeled and was replaced, radio replaced due to radio buttons peeling. During the first 9 months of my lease I noticed that the radio buttons (channels 1-6) began to peel. The synthetic material is very soft and cheap (acknowledged by the dealer). I alerted the dealer and told them what was occurring and they said bring the car in and we'll fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185259, filed 2007-03, 9,000 miles“Rear doors will not close shut in cold temperatures. When contacting Cadillac, he was told that this issue was under investigation. This condition caused the door to come open while the consumer was driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10108668, filed 2005-02, 700 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac CTS
82 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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.
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