Does the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V, the most recent reported on April 15, 2015 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by suspension (2).

How many 2005 Cadillac CTS-V complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Cadillac CTS-V recalls and problems

1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Cadillac CTS-V recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 15V225000 · reported April 15, 2015 · General Motors LLC · 4,907 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
The risk: Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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 recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Wheels2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 12, 2018 · Electrical system
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 PROBLEM TODAY WHILE DRIVING CAR STOPPED SCARED ME REALLY BAD I TRIED TO START IT AND THE CAR DID THE SAME THING WOULD…

Sep 3, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion 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 RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE THAT I WAS NOT AWARE OF AT TIME OF PURCHASE.

Mar 15, 2017 · Air bags · 115,000 miles
PASSENGER AIRBAG OCCUPANT SENSOR/MODULE IS FAULTY. AFTER A WHILE, THE MAT KINKS, BENDS, OR FOLDS. DUE TO THIS IT LOSES CONNECTION AND TRIGGERS A "SERVICE AIRBAG SOON", DISABLING THE AIRBAG SYSTEM UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS IN NHTSA RECALL #10V644000, BUT FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT…

Aug 8, 2016 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 161,322 miles
VEHICLE CUT OFF ON RAILROAD TRACK WHILE I WAS CROSSING IT,. IT WOULD NOT START, KEY STUCK IN IGNITION SWITCH AND I COULD PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, FRONT WHEELS SHAKE WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, WHILE TRAVELING ON OPEN HIGHWAY I HIT A BUMP AND THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL AND STOPS. I HAD IT FIXED BY EDENTON…

Jul 1, 2016 · Suspension · 83,000 miles
THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT RE MOTOR MOUNT ( REFERENCE NO. 10732081). 6/23/2015 REPLACED LEFT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT DUE TO CLUNKING ON ACCELERATION. ON 6/28/2016 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR FACILITY FOR THE CLUNKING, NOT THINKING IT COULD POSSIBLY BE A MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE SPENT $1006.63 TO REPAIR A PROBLEM…

CTS-V model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2004	1	5	1
2005	1	7	0
2006	1	3	0
2007	1	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V, the most recent reported on April 15, 2015 (Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V?: Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by suspension (2).
How many 2005 Cadillac CTS-V complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 7 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 12, 2018.