2007 Cadillac CTS: brake failure

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Brakes · OK

Brakes failed. This happened at low speed and control was kept of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was seen the flexible brake line connecting the driver's side brake caliper had separated at the point it transitions from rubber to metal. It happened immediately after turning right at a stop light and there was no warning. The design of the transition meant that there was no leak of fluid (warning) until the connection had corroded to the point it lost its strength, failed and completely detached. The local GM dealership was called and they advised there was no recall and would only work on the vehicle for payment, so it was not taken to them. The components were replaced on both sides. Old parts have been kept.

Filed Nov 7, 2022 · Brakes · TX

Complete brake line failure due to corrosion as described in Recall Number 10V105000 / 09149B. Original equipment retained from rear brake line repair for future inspection / litigation. CADILLAC REFUSED TO REPAIR / REPLACE / REIMBURSE FOR BRAKE FAILURE UNDER RECALL BULLETIN 09149B.

Filed Oct 20, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 233,160 miles · OK

While turning left at low speed the brakes failed so I centered the steering wheel and the car stopped.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · AR

Front brake lines rusted causing loss of brake fluid.

Filed Mar 31, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 119,230 miles · NV

Was driving and service brake assist message came on two days ago along with the ABS t/c light on the dash. I had no idea what it meant so I've kept driving. About an hour ago I was getting ready to park into my garage and the brakes would not work and I almost crashed into a parked car. Again the service brake assist light came on. I'm 7 months pregnant and this is my only transportation. I'm not looking to get into an accident due to my brakes failing. My service air bags message also comes up and even with a passenger in the car it doesn't state that the passenger air bag is on. I am pretty sure both of these issues were part of a recall but I hadn't owned the car during that time. As of now this car is a fatal accident waiting to happen and I'm unsure as to why there isn't still an open recall to address this brake failure issue.

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Brakes · 219,960 miles · TX · crash

I was driving and went to stop at parking space and the brakes failed and I hit the wall in the parking space.

Filed May 25, 2015 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · NY

While driving the car with two children inside it we approached a busy intersection and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the car did not even slow down. Pumping the brakes did not work either. We went right through the stop sign by swerving around other cars. Luckily there were no pedestrians crossing and thanks to other drivers being very alert there was no accident, but it was very close and terrifying. We allowed the car to coast to a stop and then had to push it to a side street to get out of the main roadway. The car still had a full reservoir of brake fluid (no fluid leaks) and had no brake system warning lights at all illuminating on the dash. Brake pad and rotors were only a month old. We are having the car towed to a cadillac dealership today.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · AR · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two different vehicles and landed into a ditch. A police report was filed and two of the occupants sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and deemed totaled. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 8, 2014 · Brakes · 44,253 miles · NV

No brakes during slow right turn into a parking space. Brake pedal began to pulsate, car was not stopping as it should but stopped at a concrete barrier, the braking recovered. Problem first started on jan. 2012. Took car to cadillac of las vegas for diagnostics. Invoice no. 419185. Dealer was unable to recreate problem. The same problem recurred approximately one year later, 2013 but car has not been taken to dealership since due to other personal issues.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Airbags, Brakes · NY · crash · 1 injury

2007 cadillac cts. Consumer states problems with brakes *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was only 4 months old when the brakes failed to respond and the consumers son crashed into a concrete wall. Three years later, the consumer received a recall in the mail regarding the brakes. Also, the air bags failed to deploy. Recall 10v105000.

Filed Mar 31, 2010 · Brakes · 26,900 miles · OH · crash

Cars brakes failed to stop the vehicle at slow speed while parking. The antilock brakes suddenlty pulsated at about 3-4 miles per hour on dry pavement. Tthe car rolled freely into the car in front of it with brake pedal completely depressed.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Acceleration, Body · 4,833 miles · OH

Mileage: 4,833 I had been waiting in line at a carwash, and when it was my turn to enter, I began to slowly move forward. As I was inching forward, my car began to move faster than it should. I applied the brake, but I did not have any and my steering was locked. It felt like my car stalled, but at the same time, it kept moving forward. Fortunately, I was able to engage my emergency brake to prevent me from crashing. This is the 2nd time this has happened. The first time was in august of '07. That time, I was parked at the top of my sloped driveway. The car lurched forward and I had no brakes or steering and my car rolled down the hill and into a brick wall. I ended up in the er with a neck injury. The dealership found nothing. My car has been in and out of the dealership for various problems tied to the electrical system of the car. (ex. The traction control would engage inappropriately or would stop me dead in the middle of the road, the trunk came open while I was driving, it would have pickup hesitation, it would also feel as if it were accelerating itself while I was driving, my oil life reading was off by 38%, car had to be reprogrammed because the power train system detected a malfunction in the engine control system, the gas gauge and low fuel warning lights are not performing accurately.) as of today, my car has been in the shop for 17 days as they continue to attempt to fix my problems. If you factor in the time it was in their after my accident due to the malfunction of the car, it has been over 77 days in the past 10 months.