2005 Cadillac CTS: engine failure

7 of the 277 complaints about the 2005 Cadillac CTS describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 70,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 105 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2017
2
2015
2
2014
4
2013
3
2012
2
2011
4
2010
2
2009
1
2008
4
2007
5
2006
2
2005
7
2004
1
2003
7

What owners say

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 70,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While the vehicle was stationary, the "service stability system" and the "stability system off" messages displayed without warning. Upon acceleration, the front wheels seized. An unknown local cadillac dealer of las vegas, nevada was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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 Oct 29, 2013 · Engine · 92,000 miles · TX

Engine quit without any warning (noise, engine warning light) going 55mph down highway. Engine is ruined. I bought this car new and kept it for almost 8 years. I had all routine and recommended maintenance done by dealer. I sold this to my friend who this happened to. I have determined this was probably caused by the gm recommended 10,000 miles oil change. Engine failures apparently have been happening for quite some time according to the internet and gm or my dealership never once told me to have the oil changed sooner or warned me about this. I feel this is a real safety hazard. If I would have pulled out on the freeway where I normally do to blend into 70 MPH traffic and the engine would have failed, I would have had no place to pull over and coast to a stop as there isn't a shoulder for several yards. I could have very well been hit from the rear and a chain reaction accident with potential loss of life could have occurred.

Filed Apr 27, 2012 · Engine · 62,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the oil was leaking from an unknown source and the contact could not visibly locate a leak. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and advised that the connecting rod was fractured. In addition, there were two holes in the engine block and no oil in the engine. The dealer informed the contact that he would have to replace the engine at a cost of $6000. The manufacturer was notified who filed a claim on behalf of the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2008 · Engine · 75,500 miles · IN

Engine oil consumption 2005 cadi cts. Bought the car with 75k miles. 3 months later and 3800 miles.. No oil, no oil light came on. Engine damaged. Dealer bloosom chevrolet said engine replacement was all on me. Then later came back and said dgm was paying 1/3 and the dealership would pay 1/3 and 1/3 was on me. I have found reports that oil consumption is a problem with this type of car.

Filed Feb 17, 2006 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · TX

05 cadillac cts 2.8l traveling at about 55/60 miles per hour...car pulled in front of me cut me off. To avoid collision, I slammed on brakes and car died. I called dealer immediately and advised, asking was this some kind of special feature, dealer advised car not designed to do such and asked me about quantity of gas I had in the vehicle. I advised 1/4 tank and dealer explained by slamming on my brakes all gas ran to front of tank leaving air pocket causing car to die....also after just purchasing the car, sitting at red light and the whole car shook and motor revved up high rpms and died...both times the vehicle did start back up.. Nothing has been done to correct due to dealer advised the vehicle must do the same thing to them. I am fully aware recall is it out for this exact problem, but I have not been notified of the recall and unable to get any cooperation from dealerships regarding the above problem....the recall advised must keep 1/4 tank of gas or more in vehicle at all times to avoid engine failure, also states will have to reprogram the ECM (electronic control module) with new software.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Transmission, Wheels · 3,105 miles · CA

Dt: the contact stated new vehicle did not have any transmission fluid in it when he bought it. The transmission failed and it was in the shop being rebuilt. The bolts on the wheels were all torqued over specifications, and had a flat tire, and that was the reason he took vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle seized as he was driving into the parking lot. The bolts broke off in the wheel as they were trying to remove the tire. This occurred on 9-6-05.