2007 Cadillac CTS service brakes problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2007 Cadillac CTS — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brakes failed. This happened at low speed and control was kept of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was seen the flexible brake line connecting the driver's side brake caliper had separated at the point it transitions from rubber to metal. It happened immediately after turning right at a stop light…”
filed Sep 15, 2025
“Complete brake line failure due to corrosion as described in Recall Number 10V105000 / 09149B. Original equipment retained from rear brake line repair for future inspection / litigation. CADILLAC REFUSED TO REPAIR / REPLACE / REIMBURSE FOR BRAKE FAILURE UNDER RECALL BULLETIN 09149B.”
filed Nov 7, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC…Campaign 10V105000 · Mar 17, 2010
Service Brakes problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CTS | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 CTS | 7 | 15% |
| 2014 CTS | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 CTS | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 CTS | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 CTS | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 CTS | 8 | 5% |
| 2008 CTS | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 CTS | 40 | 15% |
| 2005 CTS | 22 | 8% |
| 2004 CTS | 21 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.