The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V394000 (Electrical System). The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
2005 Cadillac CTS electrical problems
39 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,008. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 69,008
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- 12v/24v/48v battery3
- Wiring1
- Ignition: switch1
- Ignition: anti-theft: control module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Cadillac CTS electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
Recall number 14V394000 · Recall details
What 2005 Cadillac CTS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began to make an abnormal noise and the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I went to cadillac to get the recall fixed they said it was closed out and couldn't fix it and now I can't smog my car and I can't tell if I have gas or not and I'm scared to drive it without getting the fuel pump fixed
Airbag on no passenger airbag. Lights inside work sometimes. Car was moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the key would not release from the ignition. The contact called genesis cadillac (19900 e 9 mile rd, st clair shores, mi 48080, (586) 772-8200) and was informed that an unknown recall was issued, and the vehicle could be repaired without bringing the vehicle in to be serviced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Not drivable
Per report tje suspension system and aorbag recall. When I purchased vehicle, information was warrant to me. I total loss my car due to suspension and axle malfuntion. It caused me to hit a curb. I could not gain control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. When attempting to start the vehicle, all of the instrument panel gauges were illuminated and the vehicle would not start. The key became stuck in the ignition as well. The dealer (barksdale cadillac: 700 adcock drive, ridgeland, ms 39157) informed the contact that the vehicle would have to brought to them. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 67,581.
Security theft system activated and won't turn off causing the gas meter AC unit power steering to not work. Took it to the gm dealer and they could not figure out the problem
Takata airbags. Airbag light stays on. Per trouble cods the problem is related to the passinger side seat.
Questions about the 2005 Cadillac CTS electrical
Does the 2005 Cadillac CTS have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Cadillac CTS electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,008 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac CTS electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V394000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Cadillac CTS have the most electrical problems?
The Cadillac CTS model years with the most electrical complaints are 2003 (56 complaints), 2006 (43 complaints) and 2007 (41 complaints).
Other 2005 Cadillac CTS problems
Transmission 82Airbags 74Engine 38Brakes 34Suspension 16Fuel system 15Steering 15Driver assistance 10Tires 9Visibility 8Body 7Lights 5Seat belts 4Seats 4Wheels 4Acceleration 3Locks 3
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