2005 Cadillac CTS fuel system problems

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 197,300 miles · NM

First ECM module needing to be replaced, we replaced it then after that started running rough, took it to auto zone, 12 codes popped up. Did normal maintenance of vehicle, oil change spark plugs . Then a few days later we were on the highway and all of a sudden we lost all power, pushed on accelerator no power, front end started shaking, so pulled over, vehicle was very hot and smells like gas, had it towed compression test were no good, was told gasket were bad, also was told to check the recall list. Im up set because our children were in the vehicle with us. I hope we are able to get whatever needs to be fixed on this vehicle. Thank you.

Filed Jan 19, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · CA

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

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · GA

On any in clining road or acceration of the gas, stalling and power acceleration decreases dramatically.and extremely smell of gas inside the carriage caused nausea, severe migraines, light headness, to me and my too young daughters. Fuel efficiency also decreased...

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump discharged into the engine, which caused the oil and engine bearings to seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v394000 (electrical system), and 14v542000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Fuel system · NC

2005 cadillac cts experienced what he perceived was a fuel pump problem. *mw the consumer received a recall years later, after he performed the repairs on the vehicle and at his expense.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Driving from a side road onto the 505 freeway, vehicle came to a stop on the slow lane. Was towed to a cadillac dealer. 1/6/14. Replaced left and right catalytic converter. Second incident occurred 1/27/2014. Driving onto I-80. Exact problem occurred and was towed to same cadillac dealer. Dealer adjusted throttle body. Am concerned if problem has been resolved..

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 48,392 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the lights on the instrumental panel became abnormally dark, the fuel gauge failed to read the fuel level and the key could not be released from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the security system failed and could possibly cause the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was also contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 06v020000 (fuel system, gasoline) the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,392.

Filed Sep 22, 2012 · Airbags, Electrical · 71,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

4/12/2010 - I was slowing down preparing to turn into my development when another driver ran a stop sign. The other driver was going approximately 20 MPH, she stated that she did not see my car, but saw the oncoming cars and the cars behind me so she didn't prepare to stop at the stop sign. She was trying to beat the oncoming vehicles and the traffic behind me aggressively accelerating and impact was my driver's side front door. We both had our seat belts on, her air bags deployed, mine did not. Her car was totaled. The impact was just like a wrecking ball coming out of nowhere. The impact was so that my struts had to be replaced. I had sustained traumatic brain injury (tbi) and I'm still recovering, that is why it's taken this long to submit a complaint. My car was towed to the cadillac body shop for the body work and tutwiler was to take care of the mechanical issues. When I picked up my car at tutwiler cadillac they would not provide me any of the paperwork for the repairs or anything in writing as to why the air bags did not deploy, I was told that the itemized receipt would go to her insurance company since they were paying for the work to be done. The chiropractor bill was in excess of 7,000.00 and my medical (still recovering) but has exceeded well over 40,000.00. The electrical issues, bad radio, carpet, bell housing leak, exhaust system, gas gauge should have all been repaired under warranty when I took the car in on 1/5/2009 while the car was still under warranty. I was not aware of the air bag issue not deploying unfortunately until the accident in april of 2010.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 112,000 miles · NJ · fire

While driving on the highway under normal operating conditions, my properly maintained and unmodified 2005 cadillac cts caught fire. The fire caused significant damage to the drive train and fuel tank with the plastic fuel tank seconds away from being totally breached by flames and likely significant injuries including death. The fire burned for 30-40 minutes until the responding firefighters were able to jack up the vehicle and extinguish the fire with water from underneath. Fortunately, the firefighters were able to extinguish the vehicle fire prior to the fuel tank breach with no apparent related injuries. Pursuant to an expert analysis and report, the following manufacturing and/or design defects sequentially caused said fire: 1. While driving, the rear carrier pinion bearing failed; 2. Failed carrier pinion caused excessive play in the pinion gear; 3. Excessive play in the pinion gear caused failure of the pinion gear seal in the ring and pinion housing; 4. Failed pinion gear seal allowed the rear carrier lubricant to leak; 5. With vehicle in motion, rear carrier lubricant contacted rotating driveshaft assembly; 6. Rotating driveshaft and pinion yoke "sprayed" lubricant in the rear axle housing area including onto exhaust, plastic fuel tank, rubber driveshaft coupler and floor pan; 7. Heat from exhaust or pinion gear ignited lubricant & subsequent fire quickly spread across the bottom of the vehicle. Expert report concluded that manufacturing and / or design defects were previously well-documented by nhsa 2005 cadillac cts nhsa owner complaints and said fire could have been prevented by vehicle manufacturer through recall notices and use of non-combustible materials.

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · Airbags, Fuel system · 99,800 miles · TX

The "service air bag" light came on. Brought the car to the dealership on 2/26/2010. The said the seat weight sensing module was bad and offered to repair it at about $611.00. They said it was not covered by any warranty or recall. I called cadillac customer service on 2/22/2011 after discovering recall # 10v644000. I spoke to a man named john who said the recall does not apply to that VIN, and refused to help or to refer me to a supervisor. Similarly, around the same time, I had to have the ecu re-flashed at a cost of$110.00, because the car was shuddering under acceleration. I got the same answer, even though I advised them of recall #06v020000, that my VIN was not covered under that recall. It appears that this is a deliberate effort by cadillac not to avoid performing recalls. I request that this VIN be included in the above referenced recalls, and that cadillac's pattern of behavior be investigated.