2005 Cadillac CTS-V Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this…
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,264 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I got into the car put key into ignition it would not start the key is stuck inside ignition i put a new battery in also a new stater relay fuse the car started i drove it over the weekend with know p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2018 · Electrical system
“Just purchased car on 8/29. Car has several serious defects mechanic check.transmission is dragging while in motion upclimb. Im motion, vehicle shakes and can not steer. There are also several open re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Cadillac CTS (CTS-V). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–16 / 21–25 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 2.8/3.6/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Cadillac CTS-V model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac CTS-V model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Cadillac CTS-V | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS-V | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS-V | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 Cadillac CTS-V | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Cadillac CTS-V | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS-V | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS-V | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Cadillac CTS-V
How do I know if my 2005 Cadillac CTS-V has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V225000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Cadillac models
- SRX3,262 complaints
- Deville2,725 complaints
- CTS2,217 complaints
- Escalade1,713 complaints
- Seville801 complaints
- Escalade ESV533 complaints
- DTS527 complaints
- Catera468 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.