The problem
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.
The risk
The brake hose-tube interface May rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance May occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-105 (10V105000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 09149 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | March 17, 2010 |
| Owners notified | May 4, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 139,131 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-105 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 139,131 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.