How do I know if my 2004 Cadillac Cts has a recall?

To know if your 2004 Cadillac Cts has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2004 Cadillac Cts VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2004 Cadillac Cts has an open recall?

If your 2004 Cadillac Cts is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2004 Cadillac Cts does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2004 Cadillac Cts are taken care of by Cadillac at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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2004 Cadillac Cts

7 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-225 · OEM 15149

Brake Hoses Leak Fluid Extending Stopping Distances

4,907 Potential Units Affected

Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2 others

NHTSA 14V-542 · OEM 14405

Fuel Pump Failure And Leakage

10,005 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 4 others

NHTSA 14V-394 · OEM 14172

The Engine May Stall

554,328 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 13 others

NHTSA 10V-105 · OEM 09149

2003-2007 Cadillac CTS Recall 10V105000

139,131 Potential Units Affected

THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 3 others

NHTSA 05V-024 · OEM 05004

Air Bag May Deploy Unexpectedly

87,000 Potential Units Affected

A PERSON POSITIONED FOR DRIVING MAY RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES, SUCH AS ABRASIONS, FROM CONTACT WITH A DEPLOYING AIR BAG.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX

NHTSA 04V-273 · OEM 04043

Control Arm May Separate from the Steering Knuckle

41,928 Potential Units Affected

IF THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATES FROM THE KNUCKLE, THE AFFECTED CORNER OF THE VEHICLE WILL DROP AND THE CONTROL ARM WOULD BE FORCED DOWNWARD, CONTACTING THE WHEEL. THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD TILT OUTWARD AND CREATE A DRAGGING ACTION THAT WOULD TEND TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND CREATE A TENDENCY FOR THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL. IN EXTREME SITUATIONS, THE AFFECTED WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD ALSO SEVER THAT WHEEL;S HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE AND RESULT IN DIMINISHED BRAKING PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX and 2 others

NHTSA 03V-346 · OEM 03050

Front Bucket Seats May Not Be Installed Correctly

6,771 Potential Units Affected

IN SOME CRASH CONDITIONS, THE SEAT COULD PIVOT REARWARD AND ITS OCCUPANT OR A REAR SEAT OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED MORE SEVERELY.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX

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Recall FAQs

If your 2004 Cadillac Cts is affected by a new safety recall, Cadillac will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2004 Cadillac Cts has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2004 Cadillac Cts for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2004 Cadillac Cts is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2004 Cadillac Cts for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2004 Cadillac Cts for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2004 Cadillac Cts will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2004 Cadillac Cts by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2004 Cadillac Cts that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2004 Cadillac Cts, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2004 Cadillac Cts VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Cadillac CTS Recalls

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There are 7 recalls that may affect your 2004 Cadillac CTS.

Check your Cadillac CTS for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Cadillac dealership near you.

2004 Cadillac Cts

7 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-225 · OEM 15149

Brake Hoses Leak Fluid Extending Stopping Distances

4,907 Potential Units Affected

Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2 others

NHTSA 14V-542 · OEM 14405

Fuel Pump Failure And Leakage

10,005 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 4 others

NHTSA 14V-394 · OEM 14172

The Engine May Stall

554,328 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 13 others

NHTSA 10V-105 · OEM 09149

2003-2007 Cadillac CTS Recall 10V105000

139,131 Potential Units Affected

THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS and 3 others

NHTSA 05V-024 · OEM 05004

Air Bag May Deploy Unexpectedly

87,000 Potential Units Affected

A PERSON POSITIONED FOR DRIVING MAY RECEIVE MINOR INJURIES, SUCH AS ABRASIONS, FROM CONTACT WITH A DEPLOYING AIR BAG.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX

NHTSA 04V-273 · OEM 04043

Control Arm May Separate from the Steering Knuckle

41,928 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX and 2 others

NHTSA 03V-346 · OEM 03050

Front Bucket Seats May Not Be Installed Correctly

6,771 Potential Units Affected

IN SOME CRASH CONDITIONS, THE SEAT COULD PIVOT REARWARD AND ITS OCCUPANT OR A REAR SEAT OCCUPANT COULD BE INJURED MORE SEVERELY.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX