2005 Cadillac CTS: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 15, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · MD

During normal driving, my service stibilatrak light comes on. While the message is on, the TCS kicks in and it grabs the wheel and stops the car. I've been reared ended once and two barely missed collisions. When the TCS activates, it stops the car completely and the only way to drive the car is to turn it off for a few second and then restart it. That resets the computer and turn the message light off. The TCS or ABS does not come on in the dash, just the stilibatrak message in the message center. Once it's turned off, it does not come on until the next time the TCS activates. I've had several diagnostic tests to check the problem or get a code but there is no code. I've been told that the car is clear of codes. The dealer cannot find a code or the problem. I've spent several hundred dollars on trying to locate the problem. The car, as is, is a death trap. I can't drive it because I don't know when the traction will kick on. I've taken good care of my car, nice bodywork and low milage but it's not safe to drive and no one knows how to fix it, including the dealer. At $200 an hour to try to find the problem is unforeseeable financially on my pension. One option is to junk the car for $200. I can't donate or sale it because it will not pass MD inspection. I can't trade it; I can't afford another car note. I've had this issue for almost a year. This happens every time I drive it, so I had to buy another car which I was not ready to buy. No major damage to report.

Filed Dec 13, 2015 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · AR

When ever I make a slight turn at low speeds,ie. 10 MPH or less the ABS actuates and the car is unable to stop. This is very prevalent when pulling into a parking spot. I have had firestone auto, parker cadilac, and american tire and auto in my hometown look at this issue and all told me that they could not pull codes. I have been told that if any indicator dash warning light come on then it will trip a code, but this issue does not. This is an ongoing issue with this car..

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes · NY · crash

2005 cadillac cts. Consumer writes in regards to brake system repair issues. *smd the consumer stated the brake failed and essentially she lost control of the vehicle, hit a guardrail and another vehicle after bouncing off the guardrail. Prior to the accident, work was performed on the ABS dash light, several times. *jb

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Brakes · 75,680 miles · CT

Service brake assist message on screen and ABS/ trac control lights. Brakes were checked with no issues found. Also anti-locks will active on dry road for a second or two.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 87,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while entering a driveway, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond causing the contact to crash into the garage. There were no injuries. Also, the contact stated that the brake pedal depressed to the ground and the service brake assist warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure but was able to reset the ABS system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 12/22/14*lj updated 05/26/2015

Filed Jul 9, 2013 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · PA

Intermittent brake failure, during sharp right turns at slow speeds. Most times as you pull into a parking spot. Started as a rumble and bumping stop when pulling into parking spot, not long after buying the car, thought it was just how ABS work?? Over the past 7 years this has progressed to where the brake peddle goes to the floor and the car doesn't stop. I've brought it to the attention of the dealer who can never recreate, therefore cannot fix. We recently moved, and in our new driveway, I must make a very sharp right turn into my garage, I've almost hit my house multiple times due to the brake failure. Last week almost hit a parked car pulling into a parking spot...it took 1/2 the distance of the space and my son putting car into reverse to avoid the collision. Car is back at the dealer again and they want to charge me $2,500 to try a few things but not sure if any of them will fix the issue. There are many complaint about this for a few cts years (2004-2007 it appears) but gm has not taken responsibility or acknowledged an issue. Does someone need to be killed first?

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Brakes · 19,850 miles · CA

I own a 2005 cadillac cts-v. I made a high-speed right-hand exit from the freeway, then had to swerve to the left lane of the two-lane exit ramp when the car in front of me suddenly slowed. The cadillac drifted left and hit the curb. Rear wheels hit just before the front. The hit was pretty hard - misaligned both left wheels. The car recovered off the curb, but a stability control warning flashed on the navigation/information screen, and the brakes completely quit! The brake pedal went clear to the floor, and I sailed thru a red light at the intersection. About 3 - 4 seconds later, the warning screen went out, and the brakes returned. Clearly this impact was out of the ordinary. However, the failure mode of the stability/ABS system should be full brakes without anti-skid, rather than no brakes.