KnownCarProblems2007 Cadillac Cts Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Cadillac Cts, most often about the air bags (30% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles). It is 5th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2007 Cadillac Cts problems
Air bags
64 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Our car is experiencing an issue with the passenger side airbag, which matches exactly the description and symptoms in NHTSA campaign id 10v644000 and gm safety recall 100355. The gm dealers keep saying our VIN doesn't match the plant where the cars with the problem airbags were manufactured and will not replace as…
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag sensor…
Brakes
58 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, pedals and linkages, supply.
On a 2007 Cadillac Cts the rear right brake hose is designed and assembled in such a way that it comes in contact all the time with a sharp edge of a metal bracket. This interference lead to an erosion on the hose that is close of perforating the hose at only 58,000km. I guess that for older cars and/or much mileage…
Hello, I have had my brakes pulsate (with a grinding noise) then fail while making a hard right turn on several occasions since last summer. This only happens at slow speeds such as pulling into a parking spot.fortunately, I have not hit anything or anyone. I have had every recall fixed on my car up to date. I work…
Electrical
41 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the fuel and temperature gauges malfunctioned and the key was stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to crestmont Cadillac (26000 chagrin blvd, beachwood, oh 44122, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the computer system for the vehicle was faulty…
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving at 60 MPH, the key came out the ignition. The dealer performed a repair, but it did not resolve the issue with the ignition and the air bag warning light began illuminating since the repair. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an…
Transmission
33 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, axle assembly, manual transmission.
On 4/02/2015 I was driving my vehicle when suddenly I heard a explosion type sound and it would not move. I was doing approximately 30 to 35 MPH. I pulled to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle when I saw oil coming out from the back of the car I called aaa and they towed me to my home were I did research and…
My husband and I have been working with hill Cadillac, fc kerbeck and gm protection plan to resolve our repair issues. The information we have received is that the timing chain needs to be replaced. We paid for additional warranties when we purchased our Cadillac in 2010. Our timing chain was replaced in august 2011…
Engine
30 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
My husband and I have been working with hill Cadillac, fc kerbeck and gm protection plan to resolve our repair issues. The information we have received is that the timing chain needs to be replaced. We paid for additional warranties when we purchased our Cadillac in 2010. Our timing chain was replaced in august 2011…
Engine began burning oil. Gm replaced damage to timing chain but did not fix the problem in the engine that causes it to burn oil. So now, I have to add .5 quart every 300 miles. My technician tells me he has many in the same boat.
Steering
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, linkages, rack and pinion.
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and pulsated while traveling to the floorboard. The steering sensor illuminated upon reversing. In addition, the stabilitrak sensor illuminated when making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. ....updated…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 136,500 miles.
Timing chain has been loosened and possibly ready to break. Service bulletin #11340c was issued and gm/Cadillac never contacted me for the special coverage repair. They are now refusing to assist me. While driving vehicle there was burning rubber smell and car hesitated, failed to accelerate while driving on a busy…
Ecm unit failed to function leaving the car in a engine power reduced mode. Car will not respond to acelleration and will not go more than 40 MPH
Body and structure
8 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I received a letter from gm c/w recall 14172. Have called to set up repairs and am told there are no parts available from gm by the dealer, the letter from gm clearly states "parts are now available to repair your vehicle" had one appointment canceled, called to reschedule and they asked me to call in a week, now they…
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving low speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage. The contact mentioned that she used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact kept driving with the emergency brake engaged. The vehicle was taken to david's auto sales inc (1804 s peterson…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Cadillac Cts recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. Gm sent out interim notices in late october. The recall began on march 12, 2015. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 14405.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 cadillac cts-v vehicles manufactured october 6, 2003, to march 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 cadillac sts-v vehicles manufactured june 23, 2005, to march 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2014. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 14172.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 cadillac cts vehicles manufactured august 16, 2001, to april 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 cadillac srx vehicles manufactured march 20, 2003, to august 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the front passenger seat may cause the mat to kink, bend, or fold. This flexing can break the connections in the mat. If this occurs, the sensor may not detect the presence of a front seat passenger and will disable the air bag.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: The brake hose-tube interface may rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance may occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
General motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in 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, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the front brake hose fitting at the caliper may corrode due to snow or water, containing road salt or other contaminants, entering and being retained in the routing sleeve. If the fitting corrodes significantly, the brake hose-tube interface may develop a leak.
Transmission: seal
Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: This standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation.
Fix: Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on may 29, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Iee passenger sensing system mats
Summary
On december 17, 2010, general motors (gm) notified the NHTSA that it had decided certain 2005 - 2007 model year cadillac cts vehicles contain a safety related defect.gm stated that certain cts vehicles contain a passenger sensing system mat, manufactured by iee, in the front passenger seat that may flex causing the mat to kink, bend or fold.if this flexing causes the connections in the mat to break, the passenger airbag could become disabled.non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.this issue was assigned recall number 10v-644.on febr
Failure of the rear differential
Summary
Odi evaluated two different alleged defects involving rear drivetrain components during this preliminary evaluation.gm is conducting a recall to address one of the defect conditions and odi has opened an engineering analysis to continue its investigation of the other alleged defect. On december 19, 2007, gm submitted a defect information report to NHTSA concerning defective rear axle pinion seals in approximately 275,936 model year (my) 2005-07 cadillac cts, sts and srx vehicles as well as my 2006-07 pontiac solstice and my 2007 saturn sky vehicles (recall 07v-589).on sts and srx vehicles with all wheel drive, the front axle pinion seal also does not meet all of gm's specifications and may e
Questions about the 2007 Cadillac Cts
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac Cts?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (64 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); brakes (58 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles); electrical (41 complaints, typically around 97,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Cadillac Cts have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2014 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Cadillac Cts?
- It is 5th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints, with 217 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.