Body problems of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Nine problems related to body have been reported for the 2004 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2004 CTS.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

I got the car tooken but they dont want gave it back I dont now the reson can u guys get it bk thank u with my full respect going out to u n ur workers.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2018

As I was driving on the highway, at 60 mph, my sunroof, which was closed, flew off of my car! no warning. No reason to do so. It just flew right off. Thankfully, no-one was hurt and everyone was able to move out of the way. I was driving west on 90 right before the lagrange rd/301 exit in ohio.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2017

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 75 mph, the glass moon roof suddenly separated from the vehicle and blew away. Prior to the incident, the moon roof was in the closed position. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph after making a turn at a stop sign, the rear passenger's side door un-latched independently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,050. Pam.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while taking an object out of the trunk, the truck closed on her back without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact sustained injuries to her back but did not need medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Sg.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that water penetrated the vehicle from an unknown source and saturated the noise reduction foam. Also, the under body frame was severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 115,313 and the current mileage as 115,402.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the cylinders that supposedly hold up the trunk had failed. The contact had to use an umbrella on multiple occasions to hold up the trunk properly. The contact had also sustained head and hand injuries from the trunk suddenly falling down. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic for a diagnosis and the mechanic stated that the cylinders that hold up the truck should have been enhanced or they were defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Gb.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/26/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving through an automated car wash, the panel on the rear lights was easily knocked off. The contact expressed concerns about how easily the structure of the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,979.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that a plastic component that was behind the license plate became loose. The contact was able to retighten the component. The vehicle was not inspected and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The current mileage was 200,000.


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