Cadillac CTS stalling problems

Filed Dec 23, 2025 · Electrical · SD

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? These components failing subjects the driver and surroundings to a stalled car that may not start again. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Inspection by vehicle dealer only. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No.

Filed Jun 2, 2024 · Fuel system · CT

fuel pump was failed replaced under recall back in 2016. Now again the fuel pump has failed again vehicle stalled. Please have GM repair it again under previous recall remedy. Please see attached photo

Filed Apr 22, 2024 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was leaking, and the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission fluid was significantly low. The transmission was topped off. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the residence; however, on arrival the transmission fluid level was abnormally low. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

There have been a collection of other Vin numbers for this year make and model for the symptoms I have been experiencing since taking ownership in 2019. The vehicle will stall while running and randomly disable ALL WHEEL drive, Traction Control, ABS, and send Check engine light on causing me amdy son on infinite number of times to almost be hit In the middle of amd intersection, after a stop sign at low speeds, upon turning the wheels into or put of driveway, parking spaces and worst off at 60 mph on a freeway. This has resulted in multiple near accidents as the vehicle randomly disables itself. It occurs mostly after pressing the brakes to shift gears and almost always causes the vehicle to become inoperable for over an hour where it sits as there is no option to disable AWD or choose from FWD OR RWD. It happens in manual mode (or called performance mode) as well as automatic mode and has been occurring for 5 and a half years. I have been charged an exorbitant amount for supposed repairs from.dealers and mechanics who have claimed to fix it and I have severe autoimmune disease, a foot prosthetic, AND a minor child I have to transport to and from.school in the car. My issue and warning lights and symptoms mirror the recall of the Vin numbers the manufacturer has performed the recall repair on exactly and yet I have been sent from dealers who refuse to check the part that's defective which is I believe the hydrolic brake rod to the brake petal. The bold needs to be simply retorqued to the proper torque to fix the problem as it was either assembled improperly torqued and or can loosen over time resulting in dangerous and immediate and unexpected complete loss of power to the vehicle allowing people to slam into you at any time. I have had it towed numerous times after these incidents. All features, climate control, locks, entertainment, windows and everything functions when this happens. I have replaced batteries, brakes, oil changes etc. Unresolved.

Filed Jul 5, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 121,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly stalled and the instrument panel would illuminate. The message stating "starting disabled remove key" would display. The contact stated that they would be able to coast and restart the vehicle. Other times the contact would have to pull over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2022 · Fuel system · PA

Fuel supply stops and engine stalls when I get near or below 1/4 tank. I can restart the engine and it will run for anywhere from a few seconds to sometimes a minute, but mostly only a few seconds. Limp my car this way to a gas station, fill the tank, problem solved. I know it had fuel in the tank as it only took 11 gallons with my 16 gallon tank. Installed a new fuel pump, problem continues. This can put someone in a life threatening situation. The first time it happened I was passing a semi truck on a 2 lane Interstate with cars and trucks behind me. Just as I got half way on the semi's left, I'm doing about 70 mph, the engine stalls. Luckily, I kept a cool head and turned on my blinker as the car slowed down. The semi behind me took a hint and backed off so I could coast to the right shoulder. This could very easily have caused a fatal accident. It has since happened 3 or 4 other times.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred while the engine was idling with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ECM wiring was defective. The wiring was replaced along with the camshaft sensor and ECM. The failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Engine · 85,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Roadside assistance was contacted and the vehicle was jump started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 18,500 miles · NY

Car shuts off while driving at any speed or just when key is on.what exactly happens first car shuts off just like if someone turned key off.2nd stabitrac light comes on for a few seconds 3rd shuts off cruise and will not let you use it for about 10 minutes 4th lockes doors....if you are stopped and this happens you have to start it manually....if you are driving it will shut off and start up by its self.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Engine · 52,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the timing chain failed and the vehicle made an abnormal banging noise. The noise was a distraction to the contact's driving. Whenever the vehicle was idling in traffic, the engine shook as if it would stall. The vehicle was driven to mark christopher auto center (2131 e convention center way, ontario, ca 91764, (909) 321-5860) where it was diagnosed that a new timing chain was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 52,000.