My husband was driving home and the brakes went out and he had to pump them to be able to stop. Upon reasearching the campaign number came up. His brake light came and and upon inspecting the brake lines and checking the fluid it was low and the lines appear to be corroded. Cadillac stated there is not active recall.
2004 Cadillac CTS: brake failure
8 of the 224 complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. While driving and attempting to park the vehicle, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop. The contact also stated that the liftgate struck the contact in the head several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
I observed a large puddle of brake fluid around the front left tire. Upon removal of the wheel, I discovered a large brake fluid leak at the interface between the hard brake line going to caliper and the flexible line that goes to the body of the car. During removal, the interface completely failed. This is exactly the failure that was involved in recall: report receipt date: mar 17, 2010 the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v105000 component(s): service brakes, hydraulic yet for some reason, this recall was limited to vehicles sold and registered in a certain number of states. This brake line obviously is failing on vehicles registered in other states. The part on my car was within several cycles of complete failure, which would have meant loss of braking and a crash. I have retained the failed part and can provide photos or make it available for analysis.
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.
Brake failure in cadillac cts I have a large amount of information in a pdf that explains our experience as well as documents multiple similar experiences from other individuals. How do I send it to you? The brakes are intermittently completely failing at slow speeds and significant injury to a pedestrian seems inevitable. Please help!!!
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
Brakes stopped working got into accident ... Airbags never went off
While pulling inside of a parking lot the consumer applied the brakes, placed the vehicle in reverse and the vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. The driver placed the vehicle in drive and the vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably and ran into a glass window. No injuries. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Please fill in additional information. *jb sierra vista police department has a report of the accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- General motors has notified the federal safety agency of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the front brake hose fitting at the caliper may corrode due to snow or water, containing road salt or other contaminants, entering and being retained in the routing sleeve. If the fitting corrodes significantly, the brake hose-tube interface may develop a leak.
- Risk
- The brake hose-tube interface may rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance may occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V105000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Cadillac CTS brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2004 Cadillac CTS?
8 of 224 owner complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Cadillac CTS?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Cadillac CTS
Whining noise 13No deployment 12ABS 9Stalling 8Ball joint 7Airbag light 6Grinding brakes 6Fuel gauge 6Fuel pump 5Tire blowout 5
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