2005 Cadillac CTS Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

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  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac Cts

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 595 MILES

    related to fuel-system, tank

    Fuel tank has water in side of tank, I think fuel pump is bad pump fuel out of the left side of tank on the other side of tank still has fuel init what could be the problem @media(max-width: 9..

  • Cadillac Cts Ball Joint Replacement

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    I just recently bought two ball joints for my cts, but I wanted to know if the replacement job is something that can be done by myself or would if be better to take it to a shop to have worked on. ..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Brake Lights

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, V6, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 151, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, switch

    I was wondering what could be the problem with the brake lights on my 2005 Cadillac CTS. The lights stay on and they do not indicate that the brakes are being applied. The brake switch under the ste..

  • Cadillac Cts Buzzing Noise

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, noises, buzz

    My car makes a buzzing sound when accelerating, im trying to pinpoint the cause not cannot not find any information about it. I've tried to see if it was the a/c compressor by turning off the ac bu..

  • Cadillac Cts Buzzing Noise

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, noises, buzz

    My car makes a buzzing sound when accelerating, im trying to pinpoint the cause not cannot not find any information about it. I've checked power steering and it is fine and I've tried to see if it ..

  • Cadillac Cts Car Feels Like Its Wobbling

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, noises, bump

    A few days ago my car has started to feel like its wobbling when driving at speeds above 40 mph. Also, when in reverse the car seems to make a clunking of bumping noise and the car****** a little w..

  • Cadillac Cts Catalytic Converters

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove

    How do you change the catalytic converters on my car listed above it has the 3.6 engine? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, July 15th, 2011 AT 3:36 ..

  • Cadillac Cts Why Does My Car Shake?

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 13, 000 MILES

    related to general, shakes

    When I come to a stop, my car shakes and sometimes it doesn't want to accelerate. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, March 18th, 2012 AT 3:52 AM ..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Fuse Blowing

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, V6, RWD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, fuse-test

    My CTS has a blown headlight which seems to be caused by a fuse that keeps blowing. I've inspected the wiring and I don't see any areas that are exposed they are housed and protected by the wire tub..

  • Cadillac Cts Grinding Or Grunting Noise...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, noises, grind

    I've been experiencing some grinding or more of a grunt type of sound when I turn my steering wheel the sound seems to come from the drivers side front wheel. I've read forums of this sound and they..

  • Cadillac Cts Knock When I Brake

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to general, noises, knock

    I seem to experience a weird knock or clunk sound when I initially apply the brakes in my car. It only happens after I've started the engine and apply the brakes when driving. After I'm driving for ..

  • Cadillac Cts Replace Fuel Injector

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 85, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, replace-remove

    I need to replace number 2 fuel injector. I've never done this before. I'm pretty much mechanically inclined. So I've got everything off except the fuel rail. I don't know how to relieve the fuel pr..

  • Cadillac Cts On Rare Occasion At Highway Speed, Steering Wheel...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 48, 000 MILES

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion

    On rare occasion at highway speed, steering wheel begins to oscillate (not vibrate). It rapidly becomes severe in intensity. Steering seems not to be affected; but tremor rapidly becomes uncontro..

  • Cadillac Cts P0496 Code....

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0496

    My cts has a P0496 code and the explanation reads The ECM has detected pressure in the EVAP system during a non-purge condition. Probable cause Purge or vent solenoid failure, plugged EVAP canister..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Scraping Metal Sound When...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, scrape

    Hello, When I drive my car in the a.M. It has been making a sound of metal scraping together, especially prominent when I accelerate up a hill. When I go at faster speeds it is not as not..

  • Cadillac Cts Stabilitrak Warning Comes On, No Speedometer, No Brake...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 22, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, brake-warning-light

    Drove car on Saturday with no proble. Sunday the Service Stabilitrak warning comes on in DIC, Service vehicle soon warning comes on in DIC, no brake lights, speedometer does not work, cruise con..

  • Cadillac Cts Horrible Noise From The Power Steering Pump

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 110, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, replace-remove

    My steering on my 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 went out. Horrible noise from the PS Pump. I drove it without PS for a day (tough) then I bought a replacement pump but when I went to drain the reserv it was..

  • Cadillac Cts Sunroof Unhooked?

    2005 CADILLAC CTS

    related to body, sunroof, fuse

    I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS. I brought it in to get my timing belt replaced but now my sunroof does not work after I got it back from the shop. I know they worked some of the settings inside my car..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Suspension

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 2.8L, V6, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 230, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, stiff

    I was having a rough ride in my CTS so I decided to replace my struts with new Monroe Struts. For about a week the ride was fantastic, then it went right back to being rough, driving on washboard ..

  • Cadillac Cts I Have A Torn Boot On The Passenger Side Steering Rack...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 110, 000 MILES

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion, replace-remove

    I have replaced the power steering fluid and it is just pumped out of this tear in the boot. I thought it was the pressure line but its not. Is this major? What could be going on under the boot. Tha..

  • Cadillac Cts I Hit A Rock In The Road And Now It Makes Noise From...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 68, 000 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    What do you think is most likely Wrong with the car? AND how can I stop it from making this noise as soon as possible? Ok, so tonight I was driving and a rock came out of nowhere and I hit it with ..

  • Cadillac Cts Anti Theft System

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 000 MILES

    related to security

    My car is saying service the anti theft system, and the gauges are not working, key wont come out @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, March 10th, 2..

  • Cadillac Cts No Brake Lights

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 2.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 160, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    Brake light bulbs good. Fuses all good. Relay good. How to easily check brake switch circuit and ABS circuit pertaining to the brake lights circuitry? Please help. Both very hard to get to. Is there..

  • Cadillac Cts Brake Lights Not Working

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 169, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    My brake lights won't light up on my car, but the tail lights work. Put a new brake light switch in and I changed the BAS fuse under the back seat and still no results. @media(max-width: 960px..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 71, 000 MILES

    related to body, trunk, shock, replace-remove

    I need to change o repair trunk support for my cadillac cts 2005 @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, August 27th, 2009 AT 2:40 PM ..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Air Bag Problem

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 089 MILES

    related to safety, airbag, location

    What is mean by suppression sensor, whats the usage of this sensor, whire is the location of this sensor my car is showing only this problem, what I do? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { d..

  • Cadillac Cts Brake Lights Not Working

    2005 CADILLAC CTS

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    Left & right brake lights don't work. Center light does. Bulbs and fuses check out OK, what else could be the problem? The turn signal lights are actually the yellow light below the red section..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Car Loosing Oil

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    My car is loosing oil slowly. I checked under the car, replaced the spark plugs and I cannot find where the oil is going. There is no smell of fumes; only after about two months or so the dip stick..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Fault Codes P0343 & P0367

    2005 CADILLAC CTS

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0300-p0399, p0367

    Electrical problem 2005 Cadillac CTS 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 20 mls miles I am in the UK. And I have a CTS 2005 3.6 which is showing these codes; P0343 Camshaft position sensor A..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Front Park Lights Not Working

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 74, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, not-working

    I recently noticed that my front parking lamps (above the fogs) are not working. They function with the turn signal but not as parking lamp. All other lights on the parking lamp circuit come on - no..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

    2005 CADILLAC CTS

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    2005 Cadillac CTS How big a job is it to replace a burned out front turn signal bulb on a Cadillac CTS? It looks like a big job and it appears that a lot of wheel well material must be removed..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Radiator

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 56, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, radiator-hose

    Is there a special tool used to take off the hose around the line to go to the transmission? What tools are needed to change a radiator in this make and model? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt {..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Replacing A Fuel Injector

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, replace-remove

    How hard is it @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 AT 9:29 PM ..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS SPARK PLUGS

    2005 CADILLAC CTS

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    Engine Mechanical problem 2005 Cadillac CTS 6 cyl Automatic 100K miles I CANT TAKE THE BOLT OFF THE INTAKE. THE BOLT THAT IS IN THE BACK CLOSE TO THE FIRE WALL. SO THAT I CAN REMOVE THE IN..

  • Cadillac Cts 2005 Cadillac CTS Windows Are Soaked!

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 45, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    I recently purchased a 2005 Cadi CTS and the car has been wonderful to this point. However, since the cold weather came upon us, I am having a terrible time trying to keep the windows clear of mo..

  • Cadillac Cts Check Engine Light Blinking, Car Shaking Violently...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, 6 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 150, 400 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I’ve had this car for about a year. Some months ago the check engine light was on and wouldn’t go off. It finally went off and then I changed the battery and it came back on. I’ve had my rotor..

  • Cadillac Cts Brake Lights Not Working

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 169, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    My brake lights is not working what is the problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 AT 7:22 AM ..

  • Cadillac Cts Driver Side Lower Ball Joint Removal

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    Having hard time removing is there a snap ring or a pin? Image (Click to enlarge) @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Cadillac Cts Front Left Bolt Cover Knock Off...making Noise

    2005 CADILLAC CTS

    related to general, noises, knock

    Hi. As you can see from the picture a cover is knocked off on the front left side of my car. It is making a noise when the car passes over a bump. Do you have an idea whether it is safe to driv..

  • Cadillac Cts Gas Gauge, Temperature Gauge And Heater Are Not...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, 6 CYL, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 250, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature, not-working

    My gas gauge and temperature gauge does not work. Also, my sunroof and sport button and snow button and lights on gear shift do not work. The drivers side heat blows cold and the heated seats do no..

  • Cadillac Cts Headlight Bulb Replacement

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 2.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, replace

    Changing headlight low beam bulb fuses are good bulb is stuck. Any tips? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 AT 7:42 PM ..

  • Cadillac Cts How To Change Injectors

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 1, 571, 625 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, replace-remove

    Misfire on number 1 cylinders @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 5:27 PM ..

  • Cadillac Cts Replace Fuel Injector Problem

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 131, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, replace-remove

    I am trying to replace fuel injector number one. Everything I have read here says to relieve fuel pressure first. But nothing says how! I have looked elsewhere and other places either did not mentio..

  • Cadillac Cts Service Theft System

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 127, 167 MILES

    related to security

    I drove my vehicle the other day and everything was running fine then the following day I tried starting the car and it wouldn't crank at all and my key gets stuck in the ignition. Which I have to p..

  • Cadillac Cts Need To Know Where The Eeprom Chip Is Located And The...

    2005 CADILLAC CTS, 3.6L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to security

    Stereo navigation with six DVD anti theft enabled. Could I get a good clear picture or video or diagram? As it seems nobody can provide one as if it top secret information. LOL. Please don't answer ..

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