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..
2005 Cadillac CTS brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the brake lines prematurely corroded with extensive rust and were replaced more than twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the brake lines once. The contact also had an independent mechanic who replaced the brake lines, but the failure recurred. Within weeks, the brake pedal was applied and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 15v225000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
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
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.
After a routine oil change at brogan cadillac service in totowa, nj, the recommended service (approx cost $1200) was the rear diff bushing was worn and the rear axle seals are leaking fluid. An internet search uncovered gm recall# 07204 for this make and model that states "the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak." when I called gm to inquire about this issue I was told that although there was a recall for this particular problem for cars sold in new jersey, it was specific to certain VIN numbers and my vehicle was not included in this group. However, the customer service agent made 2 follow up calls to me and the supervisor offered to look into my situation and would contact me once she spoke with the dealer. Please note: for the past two or three years the service stability system alert warning indicator light comes on every time I start the car and inquiry at the dealer LED to me have the struts and shocks replaced but the alert has never reset and the warning still comes on. Additionally, the internet search uncovered gm recall #09149 for the service brake systems which the alert has been on for a few years as well. The brake system has been serviced several times to replace pads and rotors and the warning is still persistent. I had been told it was the sensor that needs to be replace and not to worryabout it. Now I wonder if this too was "VIN specific" and did not include my vehicle but leaves me unsafely at risk. I realize that enormous expense is connected to recalls, however my safety as well as the safety of everyone who places confidence in car manufacturers to do what is right is at stake. We drive these vehicles and do not realize the gamble we take when serious issues are not dealt with consideration for safety first! Will you please save my life and get gm to fix my car?
I was driving into a drugstore parking lot and as I applied the brakes the car sped up instead of stopping, the more I applied the brakes the faster the car went...it appears that the speed went from about 10 MPH to about 40 MPH and as a result of this, my car sped up and went across a busy intersection and into another drugstore parking lot. Had it not been for the pillars in from of the second drugstore, we probably would be dead. The car simply would not stop! It eventually stopped after hitting the pillars at the second drugstore. It was god who blessed up and kept us here on this earth..my car was totaled. Now I am without a vehicle. This car was a runaway car at the time that the accident occurred.
Starting to back out of driveway and when applying brakes they are stiff and barely working and really hard to stop car.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the floorboard when it was depressed. The brake pedal required excessive force and the brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle's stopping distance was delayed due to the failures. The failures occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake hose-tube interface was leaking and the hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that additional force was required on the brake pedal and there was an abnormal noise coming from the tire area. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the brakes were functioning as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Vehicle shutters/hesitates (like the brakes are engaging) and then jerks violently to the right into next lane. "service stability sys" message comes on and then goes off. Cadillac dealer keeps "fixing" it and charging. Problem returns again within days sometimes hours. Internet is loaded with folks with exact same problem and cadillac says there are no recalls and they can't diagnose the problem unless they can duplicate the issue while a tech is driving it. I am afraid to drive the car. Another driver almost drove up on the curb when he had to pull away from my car moving unexpectedly into his lane. All of this information has been shared with the dealer repair department.
The emergency brake does not work. I press it all the way to the floor and the vehicle will roll still. It seems there is no emergency brake at all.
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?
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.
While pulling into a parking spot with the wheels turned sharply, the braking became rough and the car would not stop without significant pressure on the brake pedal. This was the 5th time this has happened. Each time it occurs at low speed when the wheel is turned sharply. Brake indicator lights do not go on. I have come very close to hitting other cars when this occurs. My repair man has not been able to identify a problem.
The brakes will slip when applied. It seems it only happens when going a low rate of speed. In november of this year I had recall on bakes fixed. I thought that had fixed problem. Unfortunately the brakes started slipping again yesterday (dec. 29, 2010). I have had brakes checked several times in the past, no one can seem to find a problem. This is our family car and I am beginning to fear for my family when driving this car. I have found multiple complaints the same as mine, please help us solve this problem. Don't let this end up like the "toyota" situation.
Cadillac 2005 cts / when in a sharp turn will not stop slides into what ever will stop the car- seems like front brakes become disconnected, its going to kill me soon if I can't stop making a turn.
While applying the brakes from highway speed, both front brake hoses ruptured. Brake fluid was lost and braking was obviously diminished a great deal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving at speeds of 20 MPH on wet road conditions, the brakes would not engage when depressed. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a vehicle ahead of him. One injury was reported at the scene and a police report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the contact was awaiting an assessment of the damages. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
I was driving to work this morning and I lost complete brake pressure in my 2005 cadillac cts. I was able to stop just before I rear ended the car in front of me by continuing to push down hard on the brake pedal. I tried to pump the brakes and the pressure would not come back. I immediately took my car to the local firestone who told me that the brake lines had corroded and needed to be replaced by the dealership. I took my car to the local cadillac dealership who will be replacing all the brake lines in my car because they are all corroded. At least 2 of the brake lines are so corroded that they are leaking.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts which was purchased in 2004. He heard a slight grinding noise coming from the vehicle for eight months. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. On a separate occasion, he heard a grinding noise coming from the braking system. Upon further investigation he found the rotors had ground into the brakes and pads which caused severe damage. The manufacturer stated there was nothing they could do to assist him. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 34,000.
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
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.
4/11/05 - 8,367 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure 4/28/05 - 9,664 miles - 5 days out of service rear bushing failure. *jb rear end failure 5/5/05 - 9,720 miles - 1 day out of service rear end failure wheel delivered from factory will not balance - no sign of damage 7/25/05 - 15,732 miles - 4 days out of service PCM recall #05544 - dealer unable to reprogram rear end hops wildly in rainy or slick roads when accelerating hard shifting into 1st gear rear end whine drive line clunk parking brake goes to floor and won't stop car rear end failure - dealer replaced rear differential and did not add friction modifier, claimed cts-v's do not need - later determined this was incorrect 8/29/05 - 17,372 miles - 22 days out of service rear end grinding friction modifier added transmission rebuilt replaced pressure plate replaced clutch - tsb 05-07-31-001 rear end bushings installed to reduce wheel hop tsb 05-04-114-001a navigation system replaced after all buttons were peeling parking brake goes to floor and won't stop car PCM recall performed 10/6/05 - 18,990 miles- 0 day out of service navigation system not programmed properly by dealership - returned for repair 11/5/05 - 22,151 miles - 0 day out of service replace all center caps on wheels - peeling 1/2/05 - 27,171 miles - 10 days out of service rear end failure radiator failure tsb 05-06-02-005a sun visor replaced due to peeling 1/19/06 - 27,538 miles - 6 hours out of service PCM removed and replaced at gordon histed's request 1/26/06 - 28,000 miles - 2 hours out of service navigation system removed and replaced 2/2/06 - 28,500 miles - ? Transmission failed again - won't shift into reverse 10 service visits in the last 9 months 44 days of out of service in the last 9 months.
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