2007 Cadillac CTS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 19%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,112miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 19% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,112 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was stationary in our home garage. It would not start, it would start when jumped but died shortly after. We had the battery tested, it was bad, we replaced w a new battery. Car started right up, but would not cut power once the key was removed from the ignition. Car dings and dash and radio are on as if keys are still in the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #11350298, filed 2020-08, 234,000 miles“I was driving on I-75 in monroe, michigan. When another vehicle ventured or steered into my lane, where my 2007 Cadillac CTS was cut off/bumped causing a frontal and back impact to the vehicle. The car bags did not deploy, the brakes did not stop the car and the ignition switch locked. According to the insurance company, the car was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10576322, filed 2014-04, 127,435 miles“On friday september 19, 2014 I received a recall (14172) letter from GM. The notice states parts are now available to repair your vehicle relating to safety and the ignition key. In addition I am instructed to call my Cadillac dealership as soon as possible to schedule a service to fix the problem. I called two dealerships on september 22, 2014, close to where I live and both reported that they had no parts and did not know when they would have them!!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10638296, filed 2014-09, 114,000 miles“A recall has been issued by GM for 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-v cars concerning the fuel pump module and the electrical connector melting a hole and allowing for a fuel leak. See GM recall: n140405 I have verified that my car uses the exact same fuel pump that is in all the recalled cars. The same pump would then require the use of the same style connector that is prone to melting and spilling fuel. I would like my fuel pump to be repaired just as all the other 2004-2007 CTS-v's. This is a significant concern for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10658962, filed 2014-11, 88,000 miles“I was driving down a major highway with my 2 small children with the AC on when all of a sudden all the gauges in the car dropped to zero and the car inside became very hot and the steering wheel tightened up. I immediately gripped the wheel as tight as I could and moved to the side of the highway. I thought we were going to crash. I had no control over the vehicle, it was shutting itself down while I was driving. When I pulled over I had to force it into park. This is an extreme safety issue, we could have been hit and killed by another car. It happened so fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683698, filed 2015-02, 73,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V394000Jul 2, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Cadillac CTS 2003–2014, SRX 2004–2006
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 38% |
| 2017 | 2 | 7% |
| 2016 | 10 | 32% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 26 | 36% |
| 2012 | 10 | 15% |
| 2011 | 20 | 20% |
| 2010 | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 | 26 | 16% |
| 2008 | 39 | 22% |
| 2007 | 41 | 19% |
| 2006 | 43 | 16% |
| 2005 | 39 | 14% |
| 2004 | 34 | 15% |
| 2003 | 56 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac CTS
64 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology