2004 Cadillac Cts-v Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v.

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Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2004 Cadillac Cts-v Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Brakes

#22 complaints

Steering Defects

#32 complaints

Suspension Failures

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2004 Cadillac Cts-v

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~4,907 vehicles.

15V225000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~4,907 affected

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.

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2004 Cadillac Cts-v — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Cadillac Cts-v has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v?
Top reported problems: Brakes (4 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Suspension Failures (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Cadillac Cts-v have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,907 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2004 Cadillac Cts-v?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Cts-v reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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