2004 Cadillac CTS: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 224 complaints about the 2004 Cadillac CTS describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 83,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 109 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2018
1
2014
3
2013
10
2012
2
2011
4
2010
5
2009
5
2008
11
2007
9
2006
9
2005
10
2004
8
2003
31

What owners say

Filed Jun 2, 2024 · Fuel system · CT

fuel pump was failed replaced under recall back in 2016. Now again the fuel pump has failed again vehicle stalled. Please have GM repair it again under previous recall remedy. Please see attached photo

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 107,020 miles · CA

Went to jiffy lube to get engine oil changed. On the way home my car started to stall, then shut off. Took it to the gmc cadillac dealer and they stated I needed a new fuel pump, and that there is a leak. I searched online and there is numerous recalls for this exact situation, however my vehicle is not under this recall.

Filed Aug 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer stated the fuel sending unit malfunctioned, preventing fuel to reach the engine. The dealer stated the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced and the engine needed to be replaced as well. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Engine · 90,400 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. The contact was driving 10 MPH when fluid began leaking from the vehicle abnormally and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer advised that the transmission coolant line fractured from the radiator. The dealer advised replacing the radiator assembly, coolant lines and refilling with automatic transmission fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,400.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 61,971 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 15-20 MPH the transmission cooling line broke off from the radiator and the fluid spilled out of the vehicle. He stated the vehicle stalled, there was fluid on the ground and inside of the vehicle . The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the radiator assembly and refilled the transmission fluid. The failure mileage was 61,971 and the current mileage was 62,100. Updated 01/04/11.

Filed Sep 29, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 37,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds without warning, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate above 20 MPH. Also, without warning, the vehicle stalled on several occasions, and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who replaced the throttle twice and the throttle body assembly harness, but the problem persisted. *ak updated 10/25/2006 -

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Fuel system · 17,000 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle it stalled and could not be restarted. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined the gas tank was defective. The gas tank was bent, and the fuel could not get to the engine. The vehicle was under warranty and was repaired by the dealer. *ak updated 11/30/2005 -

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Engine · FL

Consumer stated while driving at 55-MPH vehicle stalled, causing consumer to pull off the road. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, but could not duplicate or correct the problem .