2005 Cadillac CTS suspension problems

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Not drivable

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 124,000 miles · SC · crash

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.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Engine, Suspension · 72,000 miles · NY

Car was bucking . Analysis found broken motor mount

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 500 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The contact indicated that the steering wheel continued to veer to the right and the contact had extreme difficulty in maneuvering the steering wheel. The vehicle jerked and swayed violently, causing the suspension to become unstable. The contact stated that the vehicle was merged to the side of the road more than once due to the failure. The contact was able to drive the vehicle and park it at his residence the second time the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Suspension, Wheels · 176,000 miles · SC

The back rear is making a loud noising, like there are big tires on the car. The mechanic said its the pinion seal. I looked up the issue and there is a recall on the pinion seal.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal clunking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the pinion bushing for the rear axle would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 129,000. Updated 08/15/11

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Suspension · 55,704 miles · MO

Defective rear differential pinion bushing resulting in a audible "clunk" when shifting gears. The automotive aftermarket offers a rear differential pinion brace to compensate for the poor gm design.

Filed Jan 24, 2009 · Suspension, Transmission · 19,000 miles · FL

I have a 2005 cadillac cts and have taken into the cadillac dealership for rear end loss of control and bouncing of rear end. I know there was a recall on some type of rear end issues. I am tired of arguing with the ed morse dealership in tampa,fl about the recall and defect with the car. Please advise me as to what to do.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Electrical, Suspension · 31,152 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear wheels locked up without warning. The vehicle came to a screeching halt. The vehicle restarted eventually, but would not move forward. The vehicle had to be towed. The ECM was replaced approximately seven hours prior to the failure. The current mileage was 31,175 and failure mileage was 31,152. Updated 03-18-08 *bf the battery was replaced, the side mirrors were inoperative and the struts were worn.

Filed Feb 17, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 400 miles · PA

Events leading to failure: no abuse, no tire burning. Vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. Problems & resolutions: 7/11/2005 7/18/2005 problem shifting - dealer could not verify sunroof rattling - dealer could not verify right-rear sail panel broken - warranty repaired pixels burn on nav screen - nav unit replaced wheels scratched - dealer paid for repair front panel loose - replaced loose panel 7/25/2005 7/27/2005 left-rear panel broken - warranty repaired competition mode not working - warranty repaired dash panel loose - warranty repaired 8/22/2005 8/24/2005 wheel hop - service bulletin warranty repair hard to put in reverse - dealer says normal grinding when shifting - aligned exhaust system sunroof rattle - dealer could not verify sunroof material loose - warranty repaired 10/19/2005 10/23/2005 fuel gauge malfunction - warranty repaired 11/21/2005 11/23/2005 sunroof rattle - dealer could not verify drivetrain rough - dealer could not verify clunk when shifting - dealer could not verify car pulls to the right - tires bald @ 9000 miles battery failure - warranty repaired grinding in 5th gear - dealer could not verify 11/29/2005 12/1/2005 rattle from rear - warranty repair suspension right-rear panel broken - warranty repair; dealer warned this would not be covered under warranty anymore as "someone" is braking the panels on purpose 2/6/2006 2/8/2006 clunk from rear - dealer replaced differential/drivetrain unit under warranty. 5th gear sometimes hits reverse - could not verify grinding noise in reverse - dealer forgot to check unit won't play cds - replaced navigation/radio 2/15/2005 2/17/2006 grinding noise in reverse - dealer replaced transmission under warranty; area rep advised they will not replace future failures. Competition mode not working - warranty repaired.