Car Will Not Start Problems of Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 11 problems related to car will not start (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the CTS.

1 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/08/2019

The car will not start and I have to bypass the ignition with a jumper in the fusebox.

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2 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/17/2018

My car was in motion on the interstate. The car is used but excellent condition and recently purchased. I felt a jolt got off the next exit and car will not start, all batteries come on, everything else works.

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3 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/08/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. When attempting to start the vehicle, all of the instrument panel gauges were illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The key became stuck in the ignition as well. The dealer (barksdale Cadillac: 700 adcock drive, ridgeland, ms 39157) informed the contact that the vehicle would have to brought to them. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,581.

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4 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2016 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Cts. The battery became inoperable and the vehicle failed to start. While turning the signal light handle failed to engage in position. Additionally, the dashboard leather was curling. There was a abnormal rumbling noise while reversing. The steering wheel message was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to conklin fangman Cadillac 3200 main st lot b, kansas city, mo 64111 (816) 714-7654 where the battery was recharged but, was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who referred contact to local dealer. The failure mileage was 7,000. Ap.

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5 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2016 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/28/2017

I bought the car as new with 6711 miles. Around 12000 miles the vehicle wouldn't start. Roadside assistance had to replace the battery on 3 different occasions from 6-28-17 to 8-19-17. The battery was completely down,no cells, can't be charged. The car was parked each time. Dealer and gm couldn't find the problem. No feedback from them. Dealer kept the car from 8-19-17 until 11-1-17. Still no valid explanation the problem. They said they can't duplicate it.

6 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/15/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and only started after numerous attempts. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,497.

7 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2014 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/06/2014

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the ignition switch was turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

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8 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/24/2010

I purchased a 2004 Cts in may of 2007. There was approximately 30,000 miles on the car. There is now 52,000 miles on the car. My concern is that since having the car on four occasions the car has failed to start. The dashboard goes black, the first time we thought it was the battery, but when the battery was tested we were told it was fine. The other times it was taken to the dealership for repair. No clear explanation was given for the breakdown. The problem is that car goes dead the dash panel is black and silent. There are no significant events leading to the failure.

9 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/12/2009

I was driving the vehicle and was hit from behind and went into a curb. My airbags did not deploy and the car would not restart. The engine completely shut off. The car continue to have problems with the engine and smoking after it was repaired by a gm dealer. We had to turn the car in and file bankruptcy after it stopped working.

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10 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/26/2005

On Aug. 26, 2005 our three month old Cadillac Cts's transmission would not shift out of first gear after going through a busy toll booth. Car had to be towed to dealer for 8 day repair of computer and replacement of transmission. Few days later car had to go back to dealer due to transmission not shifting properly, out of commission for days again. After picking vehicle up, car would not start in garage and had to be towed to dealership again, picked up car a couple of days later, next day would not start again and had to be towed. At dealership for 6 more days. When picked up dealership refused to give us a service ticket showing the problem and what they did. Service manager stated that he would not give us "ammunition" to give to a lemon law attorney. Dealership tried to lay entire blame on the car's aftermarket sirius radio addition which had been in place and worked perfectly since car was new.

11 Car Will Not Start problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/29/2003

Low coolant message three times in my Cadillac Cts dic. Dealer found nothing wrong, but added antifreeze every time. Antifreeze under the car took to dealer, antifreeze leaking from oil cooler plate. Car would not start even after a jump. Needed new ignition relay and battery.


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