general problems of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Five problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 2005 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2005 CTS.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2020

First ecm module needing to be replaced, we replaced it then after that started running rough, took it to auto zone, 12 codes popped up. Did normal maintenance of vehicle, oil change spark plugs . Then a few days later we were on the highway and all of a sudden we lost all power, pushed on accelerator no power, front end started shaking, so pulled over, vehicle was very hot and smells like gas, had it towed compression test were no good, was told gasket were bad, also was told to check the recall list. Im up set because our children were in the vehicle with us. I hope we are able to get whatever needs to be fixed on this vehicle. Thank you.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2018

On any in clining road or acceration of the gas, stalling and power acceleration decreases dramatically. And extremely smell of gas inside the carriage caused nausea, severe migraines, light headness, to me and my too young daughters. Fuel efficiency also decreased. . .

3 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2017

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.

4 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac sts. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the gasoline module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated the failure recurred after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the failure mileage was 147,000. Aw.

5 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

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. .


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