2005 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Rear-Axle Pinion-Seal Leak Can Damage the Differential (Recall 07V589). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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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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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Rear-Axle Pinion-Seal Leak Can Damage the Differential (Recall 07V589). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2005 Cadillac CTS-V has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Rear-Axle Pinion-Seal Leak Can Damage the Differential (Recall 07V589). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Certain 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles have a drive-axle differential seal that may leak because it did not meet GM specifications. Continued lubricant loss can increase differential noise, overheat bearings and, in an advanced case, allow the differential to jam or lock the d… Severity: high.
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