2005 Cadillac CTS Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 1% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 3 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 us navy son was driving my 2005 Cadillac CTS when he was struck in the rear by a negligent driver. The crash was so severe, he was forced into 3 more cars-totaling my car. All safety features failed - including all airbags and the seat belt. My son was spared, but he did suffer injuries. I have spent countless hours attempting resolve with GM for some answers - all to no avail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10372328, filed 2010-12, 110,000 miles“The contact owned a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while the driver drove at an unknown speed, she applied the brakes to avoid hitting an animal as a result the vehicle swerved, rolling over several times. The contact stated that no air bags deployed as and the driver's seat belt became unlatched as the driver was ejected through the rear window. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated while the failure occurred. The driver sustained a coma, broken vertebra, hip contusion, bruising and memory loss as she was transported to the hospital by ambulance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11329163, filed 2020-06, 114,000 miles“The contact owned a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact was sitting idle at a traffic stop when a vehicle crashed into his rear. The contact's vehicle was pushed into three additional vehicles and the seat belt did not restrain the contact. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was injured when her head struck the steering wheel. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10370537, filed 2010-12, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts failed to function properly. In addition, there were internal electrical failures on the driver's side function panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and indicated that there was no recall to address the issues. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10981321, filed 2017-04Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
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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