2004 Cadillac CTS: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Brakes · 135,375 miles · FL

Pulling out from my driveway in slow speed about 3 MPH on reverse turning steering wheel left my radio show message "service brake assistance". Same time I lost the brake, traction control and ABS light come on on the dashboard. Lucky this was low speed so car stops on my neighbor trash can. I don't want to think what will happen if the other car will drive by or someone will walk by. I am scare to drive now.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · AR · crash

As I make sharp turns while on my brakes, my car makes a noise near the tire area and does not stop and then ABS indicator and the traction control indicator lights come on. It usually occurs when I am trying to turn into spaces going 1-2 MPH. The only way to stop the car is to get off of the brakes and then press them again several times or to hit an object. I have taken the car to the cadillac dealership in my area and they cannot determine the problem. I have also taken the car to several mechanics that specialize in brakes and have been told that the brakes themselves are fine. Since this problem has started, I have hit a trash can and several curbs. I have tried to get the vehicle fixed, but no mechanic, including cadillac gm mechanics seem to know what's wrong. Fortunately, I have not hit any person or any person's property due to this faulty braking system. I have researched and found that other cadillac owners are having similar problems, but cannot find a fix.

Filed May 17, 2014 · Brakes · 115,438 miles · TN

While making a left turn into driveway brake pedal pulsated the service brake assist indicator came on the traction control and ABS lights also came on, the car would not stop right then.

Filed Jul 8, 2012 · Brakes · 43,512 miles · CA

This vehicle has an intermittent problem with the brakes, when turning to the right or left like when parking in a driveway or a parking spot, the brake pedal looses pressure and starting kind of shaking like when the ABS system engages and the car can't be stopped unless the brake pedal is released and applied very hard again so I can stop the car, it could happen at any given moment, I have asked several gm dealers and nobody is sure what the problem is, they are all guessing and can't guarantee to refund a diagnostic fee to troubleshoot the problem, some have said it is maybe the ABS module, the master cylinder, a kinked hose, etc. I went to several forums on line and there are several people complaining with the same issue and nobody has had any acceptable answer from gm or any dealer, they all stated that the were not able to duplicate the problem so that they could not refund the diagnostic fee, I am very concerned about this problem since I feel I am playing a russian roulette with my vehicle, I don't want to get in the situation where somebody can be seriously hurt or killed, I don't want to sell this vehicle either without telling the new owner about this problem and get him into a very serious problem, so I am writing to you to please provide me with some advise to address this extremely serious problem. I don't drive this vehicle very often since the brake problem has happened to me several times and I don't want to gamble with my life or anybody's. Thank you.

Filed Jan 8, 2012 · Brakes · 100,100 miles · GA · crash

While entering a parking place, my brakes failed to engage. The ABS system warning appeared and also the traction control warning illuminated, as I struck a restraining post. This could have been tragic if a person had been infront of the vehicle. Less than 2 weeks prior to this I had a complete brake service and replacement of all worn equipment. Now I am concerned for anyone driving this vehicle or anyone walking in front of this vehicle. I took the car back into my local garage to have the brakes rechecked. They found no problem. My plan was to take the car to the gm dealership where I purchased the car, yet, I find that this is a common problem and gm refused to help others with the same problem. They, others with the same problem, spent lots of money and to no avail. The problem has not been repaired at the dealerships and have left the customers very dissatisfied.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Driver assistance · 53,000 miles · AZ

Brakes go to the floor when turning right. Abs/tc kicks on but car does not stop. Reported to dealer and they said they couldn't fix it because it doesn't happen all of the time. Almost had many accidents and recently avoided hitting pedestrian. Car is sitting until we find out what is wrong with it.

Filed Nov 20, 2010 · Brakes · 43,560 miles · PA

Abs brakes would kick in when attempting to park the vehicle at about 5 MPH. The only way I could stop the car was to throw it into park or hit the emergency brake. It was happening about 2 times every month or two. Very randomly. I kept brushing it off until one day I almost hit a person. The ABS and tc warning lights would come on the dash and then go away when restarting the vehicle. I then decided to take it to the cadillac dealer and he told me that it was probably the ABS sensors. This was on oct. 12, 2010. As it turned out, I had to replace the left front hub bearing assembly at a cost of $659.41. The name of the cadillac dealerwhere I had it repaired is faulkner cadillac, 298 stoke park road, bethlehem,pa..phone # 610‑867‑4177. My customer on the receipt is #[xxx], and the invoice # is [xxx]. The mileage at that time was 50,590. The repair date was oct. 12, 2010. Since I had it repaired, I haven't had any more problems. I'm sure that I'm not the only one having this problem and I think it should be looked into before someone gets seriously hurt. I realize it would be an expensive recall on gm's part but a necessary one. Thank you, [xxx] phone # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 20,000 miles · CA

Sporadic brake failures on a 2004 cadillac cts. Car has had front left hub/speed sensor assembly replaced 4 times per authorized dealership recommendation starting at <20k miles. Brake failure occurring every few days, typically at low speed but now starting at higher speeds. Nearly ran over pedestrian in parking lot. Accidents have been avoided thus far. Car is with dealership; they say electronic brake control module is to blame. Called gm; they refuse to cover cost of repairs even though problem started when car was 19 months old with <20k miles. *tr the consumer also stated the ABS activated at low speeds, the ABS and traction control lights illuminated. Updated ivoq 09/29/10 the dealer replaced the wheel bearing assembly. Updated 10/29/10

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Brakes · 11,750 miles · NJ · crash

I was in the right lane of a highway leading to an off ramp at about 35 -40 MPH when traffic stopped suddenly. When I jammed on the brakes the pedal went unusually low, the ABS also seemed to fail resulting in the brakes locking, car skidding and considerable stopping distance (well over 100ft). I hit the bumper of the car in front of me and slid into a curb. Car was towed to a dealer who noted that the master cylinder was shot and the brakes were spongy. I've contacted gm but they have not yet responded to my complaint.