Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2005 Cadillac CTS.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
During normal driving, my service stibilatrak light comes on. While the message is on, the tcs kicks in and it grabs the wheel and stops the car. I've been reared ended once and two barely missed collisions. When the tcs activates, it stops the car completely and the only way to drive the car is to turn it off for a few second and then restart it. That resets the computer and turn the message light off. The tcs or abs does not come on in the dash, just the stilibatrak message in the message center. Once it's turned off, it does not come on until the next time the tcs activates. I've had several diagnostic tests to check the problem or get a code but there is no code. I've been told that the car is clear of codes. The dealer cannot find a code or the problem. I've spent several hundred dollars on trying to locate the problem. The car, as is, is a death trap. I can't drive it because I don't know when the traction will kick on. I've taken good care of my car, nice bodywork and low milage but it's not safe to drive and no one knows how to fix it, including the dealer. At $200 an hour to try to find the problem is unforeseeable financially on my pension. One option is to junk the car for $200. I can't donate or sale it because it will not pass MD inspection. I can't trade it; I can't afford another car note. I've had this issue for almost a year. This happens every time I drive it, so I had to buy another car which I was not ready to buy. No major damage to report.
Just purchased car on 8/29. Car has several serious defects mechanic check. Transmission is dragging while in motion upclimb. Im motion, vehicle shakes and can not steer. There are also several open recalls on the vehicle that I was not aware of at time of purchase.
Vehicle cut off on railroad track while I was crossing it,. It would not start, key stuck in ignition switch and I could put the vehicle in park, front wheels shake while driving in the city, while traveling on open highway I hit a bump and the vehicle jumped out of cruise control and stops. I had it fixed by edenton motors in north carolina. There is recall on Cadillacs, but not on our 2005 Cadillac Cts. .
The back rear is making a loud noising, like there are big tires on the car. The mechanic said its the penion seal. I looked up the issue and there is a recall on the penion seal.
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact was driving 40 mph when a loud rumbling was heard from the front driver side tire. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that there was not a problem with the tires. The contact continued to drive the vehicle with the rumbling sound. The vehicle was taken toa second dealer who advised that the hubs were misplaced on the rear drive wheel. The dealer would not replace the hubs and suggested the contact take the vehicle back to the initial dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then took the vehicle to a third dealer and was advised that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the bent wheels and the worn tires. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and they stated there was nothing they could do due to assist because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 73,075.