When at slow speeds when parking and turning here kind of grinding and car not wanting to stop, generally when pulling into or out of a parking spot, or coming to any slow stop. Always at a low speed. Spoke with dealership service managers who have no knowledge of this problem, although it is documented close to 100 times on this and other web sites: townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0f480a/29 please check these posts since so many others have experienced this problem which (as stated in one of the posts) very well could be a failure in the design or workmanship in some of the wiring harnesses connecting the ebcm to the speed sensors that causes the brakes to fail. When pulling into a parking spot(almost stopped) there is a grinding sound, a vibrating brake peddle and the car doesn't want to stop. This appears to be an intermittent problem that is only happening on right turns and very slow speeds.
2004 Cadillac CTS: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 224 complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 47,000
- recalls
- 1
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Multiple, arbitrary incidences of the brakes shaking, kind of grinding and car not wanting to stop, generally when pulling into or out of a parking spot, or coming to any slow stop. Always at a low speed. Spoke with two gm dealership service managers who have no knowledge of this problem, although it is documented close to 100 times on this and other web sites: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0f480a/29 please check these posts since so many others have experienced this problem which (as stated in one of the posts) very well could be a failure in the design or workmanship in some of the wiring harnesses connecting the ebcm to the speed sensors that causes the brakes to fail. Whatever the cause, one would not expect any brake trouble on a vehicle with only 21,000 miles. This is a deadly flaw and I expect gm should own up to it, educate dealers and owners and fix the problem. Thank you. I look forward to your response.
When pulling into a parking spot(almost stopped) there is a grinding sound, a vibrating brake peddle and the car doesn't want to stop. This appears to be an intermittent problem that is only happening on right turns and very slow speeds. There are several discussions on line about this type of problem and cadillac dealers being unable or unwilling to diagnose the true problem. Http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0f480a/50. I am going to look into the wire harness issue discussed online myself.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. The contact heard a tapping and grinding sound under her feet while driving, and also felt something in the steering wheel. She took the vehicle to her local mechanic and had it diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the driver's side control arm was the cause of the failure, and is currently making repairs. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the consumer stated a recall had been issued, however her vehicle identifcation number was not included. Updated 07/29/08.
The rear differential in my 2004 cadillac cts-v had been whining and grinding for about 5500 miles (starting when the car had 9000 miles on it). The differential fluid had been changed three (3) times in 4000 miles and the problem was not solved. Finally, took the car to the dealership with 14500 miles and cadillac agreed to change replace the differential with the 2006 part.
Premature rear differential failure. Apx 5000 miles prior to failure the differential began to whine and during turns, the differential would grind horribly.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2004 Cadillac CTS?
6 of 224 owner complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
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 9Brake failure 8Stalling 8Ball joint 7Airbag light 6Fuel gauge 6Fuel pump 5Tire blowout 5
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