2005 Cadillac CTS: brake failure

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 May 27, 2015 · Engine · IN

The car has unbelievable oil consumption. I was traveling from illinois to iowa to visit my father. During the first 4 hours, I had to add 4 quarts of oil. Than 20 minutes from our destination, we hear a pop, the car stops running, no brakes and I am doing 70 MPH in the left lane with no power steering. I luckily get the car to the right side of the road. Called a tow truck and tow it to a mechanic who tells me I need a new engine. Upon researching any issues with cts, I find numerous blogs with customers with the same car and issues. Many of who complained to cadillac. Why has the manufacturer not done anything to correct this, notify customers and prevent any injuries or worst a potential death. What are they waiting for? They know about the blogs because their representative was on there after someone suggested a class action lawsuit trying to defuse the situation.

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 19, 2013 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that both front brake hose assemblies needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2007 · Airbags, Brakes · 27,000 miles · WA · crash

Multiple service visits with complaints re brakes not working fully, fuel gauge was always incorrect, passenger air bag not working. Air bag sensor was replaced but did not correct the problem. After multiple complaints regarding fuel gauge and several attempts to repair, was told no problem found. *ak stbility sensor replaced while going thru parking lot at 15 MPH, slightly touching the brakes, the cars stability system light came on and the brakes failed. Car did hard right, brakes failed and car ran over curb and into sign. Gm finally repurchsed the vehicle after several miscommunications re the terms of repurchase but refused to cover the damage to the sign and expected me to repair the car before they would purchase

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.