2005 Cadillac CTS Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 30% of all 277 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 15 CTS model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 28,086 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 82
- 30% of 277
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 28,086 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Cadillac CTS transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 13, 2005, latest Sep 18, 2021.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Cadillac CTS
- NHTSA 07V589000Dec 20, 2007Transmission & Powertrain275,936 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by CTS model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Cadillac CTS have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 30% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,086 miles.
- Which Cadillac CTS year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2014 Cadillac CTS has the most transmission complaints (84), compared with 82 for the 2005.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Cadillac CTS?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Cadillac CTS concerns the transmission: 07V589000.