14 problems related to power train 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.
Transmission cooler line fittings have dissimilar metals causing the threads inside the radiator transcooler to strip and dump coolant into transmission lines and on road along with what was the transmission fluid as well as steam rolling out blocking vision through my windshield going uphill on a dangerously busy road crossing. This is a well known manufacturing defect that has yet to be handled. This could have gotten me and my 3 year old son seriously hurt by sudden loss of power and slick roadways not being able to avoid or brake properly or even steer away from on coming collision. The dissimilar metals are aluminum nut with a mild steel washer backed by a stainless steel washer before it contacts the radiator. This car has 101k miles and has been babied it's entire life. And when I see the 4 brake lines are about to rust out after all the repairs that have already been done. This is just poor quality material and craftsmanship. Easily could have been avoided by simply using a different metal than mild steel between dissimilar metals.
Vehicle dealer refused to perform open recalls. I replaced front brake hoses myself at my own cost. They stated very high mileage 184000 miles and you did not buy the car here.
There's a very hard jerking coming from some where in the rear area while driving. When this happens there is a lost of power. Also the engine oil is going some where ,I keep having to put oil in it , about two to three quarts a week. When the oil gets real low the engine shakes and runs like crap and acts like it wants to cut off.
(ad dealer info inadequate) tl the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. While the vehicle was stationary, the "service stability system" and the "stability system off" messages displayed without warning. Upon acceleration, the front wheels seized. Cadillac of las vegas, nevada was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. While driving at 10 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle pinion seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The traction control turned off when I was driving at about 45mph. I have loss of motive power and traction control will not turn back on. I know there was a recall for this same years powertrain seal going bad and think that this is a defective model that wasnt recalled. Please let me know what can be done about this serious issue???.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the transmission felt as if the vehicle jerked backward and the vehicle would not accelerate upon pressing the acceleration pedal. The contact mentioned that when the failure occured the vehicle was turned off and back on to reset the computer. The failure recurred again and the vehicle was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired by that repair shop. The contact also stated that the key was getting stuck in the on position several times and the failure progressed with no warning in which the radio failed, the windows went up and down. The key was difficult to remove and hard to turn over to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the transmission and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact had the ignition switch replaced. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v394000 (electrical system) but did not receive a notification of the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Dyd.
Clunking sound and feel from rear axle when shifting gears . Appears to be getting worse.
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the radiator failed and caused coolant to leak into the transmission. As a result, the radiator and transmission both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle would not respond when in reverse. The contact was able to drive the vehicle forward. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer advised the contact that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and advised the same thing. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked to the right and nearly caused a crash. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions and the contact was informed of possible underground wire defects. The vehicle was repaired and the dealer offered no further assistance. The failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.
I just bought the car on December 18th, 2009 from a small dealer. It snowed over the weekend in delaware. I have been noticing a loud noise coming from the rear axles as I would try to navigate through the snow. It sounds like the rear is hopping up and down radically. This is happening from the point of take off when trying to drive through the snow at low speeds of 5 mph. I took the car to pep boys in philadelphia, PA to get an oil change and the mechanic's informed me that they heard the rear bouncing up and down when they were trying to transport the car from the parking space to the car lift.
I have a 2005 Cadillac Cts and have taken into the Cadillac dealership for rear end loss of control and bouncing of rear end. I know there was a recall on some type of rear end issues. I am tired of arguing with the ed morse dealership in tampa,FL about the recall and defect with the car. Please advise me as to what to do.
Car shutters when driving up a grade. Has been in for service 4 times this month and still not fixed.