2005 Cadillac CTS Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 277 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 1% of the 277 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Driving from a side road onto the 505 freeway, vehicle came to a stop on the slow lane. Was towed to a Cadillac dealer. 1/6/14. Replaced left and right catalytic converter. Second incident occurred 1/27/2014. Driving onto I-80. Exact problem occurred and was towed to same Cadillac dealer. Dealer adjusted throttle body. Am concerned if problem has been resolved..”
NHTSA complaint #10576866, filed 2014-04“While traveling at a slow speed on a wet road, the driver had difficulty shifting gears. The vehicle began to shake violently and lunged hard to the right (the driver was unable to correct or control). For unknown reasons, the vehicle then accelerated to a high speed and crashed into two trees. The accident might have been initiated by a malfunctioning electronic stability control (ESC) system, causing unexpected braking action and pulling to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292167, filed 2009-11“Dt: the contact states when pulling into a parking space the vehicle lunged forward. She went over an embankment and knocked down a street sign. There was a police report taken. The vehicle is currently at a body shop, and will be towed to the dealership for inspection after it is repaired. Both the driver and passenger had bumps and scrapes. The vehicle lunged a previous time, approximately one week ago when she was making a right turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealership at that time.”
NHTSA complaint #10142774, filed 2005-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 11 | 7% |
| 2008 | 14 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 24 | 8% |
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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