2005 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2002 - 2008
Weight :	3500 lbs \| 1587.573 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	2792 cc \| 170.4 cu in. \| 2.8 L.
Power :	210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 75 mm.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Redline :	7000 RPM
Ignition system :	Individual coil on plug, individual cylinder knock control

V 6 60-degree
Displacement :	3564 cc \| 217.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Returnless Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	7000 RPM
Ignition system :	Individual coil on plug, individual cylinder knock control

V 8
Displacement :	5700 cc \| 347.8 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	400 BHP (294.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	395 Ft-Lbs (536 NM) @ 4800 RPM

Transmission:
5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40-E , 6 Manual Aisin AY6; fully synchronized

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.42
2nd Gear :	2.21
3rd Gear :	1.60
4th Gear :	1.00
5th Gear :	0.75

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2005 Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V105000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN 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, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTING AT THE CALIPER MAY CORRODE DUE TO SNOW OR WATER, CONTAINING ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS, ENTERING AND BEING RETAINED IN THE ROUTING SLEEVE. IF THE FITTING CORRODES SIGNIFICANTLY, THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence	THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 09149.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V644000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH REPEATED FLEXING OF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE MAT TO KINK, BEND, OR FOLD. THIS FLEXING CAN BREAK THE CONNECTIONS IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE SENSOR MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER AND WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG.
Consequence	NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THAT AIR BAG'S DEPLOYMENT MAY REDUCE PROTECTION OF THE PASSENGER AND INCREASE THE RISK OR SEVERITY OF INJURY TO THEM.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	GM SAFETY RECALL NO. 100355.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20040218
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V542000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20040218
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V394000
Summary	This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence	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.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050301
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V589000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence	A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 07204.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050401
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V020000
Summary	CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.
Consequence	IF THE ENGINE STOPS RUNNING, THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THIS CONDITION UNTIL THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, OWNER RENOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 05111.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2005 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$46,326
Avg. Home :	$297,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.24
Total Car Production :	11,946,653

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS has a wheelbase size of 113.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2005 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS has a length of 190.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2005 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS has a width of 70.60 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS has 38.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Cadillac CTS have?A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2005 Cadillac CTS's towing capacity?A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2005 Cadillac CTS? A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS was a Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2005 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS had the following engine options: V 6 (2792 cc | 170.4 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 6 (3564 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 252 Ft-Lbs (342 NM) @ 3200 RPM

V 8 (5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 400 BHP (294.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 395 Ft-Lbs (536 NM) @ 4800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2005 Cadillac CTS have? A: The 2005 Cadillac CTS had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L40-E, 6 speed Manual Aisin AY6; fully synchronized.