2005 Cadillac CTS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,080miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 5% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,080 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In november 2011 I could not take the key from the ignition of my car.then in 2012 the same problem occurred on about the same month, costing me a little under $900.00 both times.the problem mention was stated internal failure of engine control module.the module computer chip, went out both times. Now I am having problems with the car shaking after refueling and the check engine light is on. I understand that there was a recall of this model car in 2010. I brought this n 2011 from ford of rock hill in south carolina. There were no mention of any recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #10548980, filed 2013-10, 92,117 miles“My 2005 Cadillac CTS appears to have a problem with the power-assisted steering. The car pulls to the right, and is difficult to steer toward the right. Also, once turned by manual force, the wheel sometimes does not spin back into proper position. This makes turning in tight places and parking extremely difficult. I am the third owner of this car; I have taken it back to the dealer from whom I purchased it multiple times with this complaint; but they tell me each time that I am simply not strong enough to turn the wheel properly. The condition has not been fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10344582, filed 2010-07, 72,000 miles“The vehicle is equipped with a very weak rear differential that was used in the lesser horsepower v6 and when taking off hard the car begins to wheel hop and destroys the rear end the vehicle was in motion on a city street this has occurred twice in less then a year and a half”
NHTSA complaint #11348468, filed 2020-08, 110,000 miles“Woke up in the morning to go to work after a cold night. Started the vehicle and put it in reverse and was unable to turn the steering wheel without extreme effort. Checked power steering fluid level the reservoir was empty. Obtained appropriate GM power steering fluid and refilled reservoir only to have it leak out in a matter of hours. I have had the car only 76 days and there was no forewarning. Literally happened overnight.”
NHTSA complaint #10669542, filed 2015-01, 74,000 miles“I was hit front end never had a chance to react. 110 MPH impact. Engine transmission brackets that are designed to shear off to keep engine from going into driver compartment did not . Everything came forward causing extensive damage, horrible injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10546127, filed 2013-09, 55 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 30% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 28 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac CTS
82 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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