Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Cadillac CTS has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2019 | ENGINE | I HAVE A CTS AND I'VE GOTTEN IT SERVICE THINKING IT WAS A TUNE UP DO TO IT WAS MISFIRING. COME TO FI... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | ENGINE | THE TIMING BELT COVER LEAKING OIL CREATING FIRE HAZARD |
| May 30, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES BLEW OUT OF THE RADIATOR. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLOWING OUT ALL ... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | 2004 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ECM BOARD RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DE... |
| Nov 21, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | NOTICED BROWN LIQUID LEAKING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL AREA. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO GM DEALER WHERE ... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN FLUID BEGAN LEAKING FR... |
| Feb 7, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORM... |
| Aug 18, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION COO... |
| Sep 10, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ... |
| May 6, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 04 CADILLIAC CTS THAT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE PARKED. THE CAR IS TOTALED. THERE W... |
| Jun 14, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. IT WAS... |
| Mar 11, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55-MPH VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DE... |
| Feb 19, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EMISSION TEST FAILURE. 2004 CADILLAC CTS. 875 MILES ON ODOMETER JUST PICKED UP FROM DEALER BROUGHT... |