2005 Cadillac CTS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 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.
“The trunk lid on the CTS has malfunctioned and willnot stay up. It came down ans hit me across the shoulders when trying to unload items in the trunk. This had happened on several occasions, many times I have or other people have actually been stuck in the head forcefully by this heavy lid.”
NHTSA complaint #10714729, filed 2015-05, 83,100 miles“Events leading to failure: no abuse, no tire burning. Vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. Problems & resolutions: 7/11/2005 7/18/2005 problem shifting - dealer could not verify sunroof rattling - dealer could not verify right-rear sail panel broken - warranty repaired pixels burn on nav screen - nav unit replaced wheels scratched - dealer paid for repair front panel loose - replaced loose panel 7/25/2005 7/27/2005 left-rear panel broken - warranty repaired competition mode not working - warranty repaired dash panel loose - warranty repaired 8/22/2005 8/24/2005 wheel hop…”
NHTSA complaint #10150571, filed 2006-02, 400 miles“4/11/05 - 8,367 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure 4/28/05 - 9,664 miles - 5 days out of service rear bushing failure. Rear end failure 5/5/05 - 9,720 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure wheel delivered from factory will not balance - no sign of damage 7/25/05 - 15,732 miles - 4 days out of service PCM recall #05544 - dealer unable to reprogram rear end hops wildly in rainy or slick roads when accelerating hard shifting into 1st gear rear end whine drive line clunk parking brake goes to floor and won't stop car rear end failure - dealer replaced rear differential and did…”
NHTSA complaint #10149493, filed 2006-02, 27,171 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. While the vehicle was parked the trunk lid closed on its own when the contact was standing underneath it. The contact stated that it hit her severely on the head and lost consciousness. She began experiencing forgetfulness and depression after the incident. She claimed she has no history of headaches, at the most maybe one or two a year. Now the headaches are constant. The contact went to the doctor and he stated that she suffered a concussion. The consumer was informed gasoline escaped from the struts which caused it to fail. Updated.”
NHTSA complaint #10395722, filed 2011-04, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated for approximately six months. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised him that the passenger sensor would need to be replaced along with a reprogramming. The vehicle was repaired for the seat sensor but the mechanic was unable to reprogram it for some reason. The light still remained illuminated due to the vehicle not being reprogrammed. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. Updated 05/25/11 the air bag sensor control module had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10395927, filed 2011-04, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 8 | 12% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 | 14 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 8% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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