Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

There is a open recall effecting this year & make although my VIN says there's no recalls on my Cts. I had both front brake hose assemblies fail while driving. Luckily we didn't wreck. I've since had both repaired. Curious as to know why car was not listed with open recall.

2003 cadilac Cts. Consumer writes in regards to problems with brake system the consumer stated the metal brake line had to be replaced, due to severe corrosion. The consumer stated he received a recall letter two days later. Also, the struts, three wheel bearings, radiator, transmission cooler line also had to be replaced due to corrosion. The cruise control and gas tank, which was leaking had to replaced.

Nhtsa campaign # 10v10500 re; Cadillac Cts models brake line corrosion problems does not go far enough in scope, in my opinion. Our recently purchased 2003 Cts had no record of compliance with this recall. In fact, both our local dealer and Cadillac corporate cust service said they showed this recall did not apply to our vechicle. Being skeptical of that assertion because this vehicle had spent it's first two years in connecticut on lease, I had the brake system inspected at a local shop. They found (and I witnessed) the badly corroded brake hose fittings. As the mechanic pushed on the l. H. Rubber sleeve covering the hose to metal tube junction to see the extent of the rust, the hose separated from the tube !! this with only the pressure applied with one finger !! we were one hard braking application from a possible accident !! but there are other areas of concern, and those are the metal tubing lines in the front of the chassis that are part of the hydraulic braking ( and anti-skid) systems. Many of these lines are heavily rusted, making them as much a contributor to brake failure as the hoses. ! I believe these lines should be subject to a recall or expansion of the hose recall.

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. While driving 45 mph the brake hose failed causing the vehicle to shake uncontrollably. He had to drive onto the emergency lane with the brake, traction and the abs warning lights illuminated. He was able to continue driving to his residence. The received gm recall notice no. 09149 for the brakes which is related to NHTSA#10v105000; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. He took the vehicle to the dealer several times but the parts was not in stock. The dealer informed him that they would order the parts whenever they became available. The contact is concerned with the safety risk and the possibility that the parts were never ordered. He will take the vehicle back to the dealer since the failure had continued to occur. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 10v105000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings which was repaired. He is now experiencing corrosion underneath the vehicle for the service brakes hoses and fuel hoses. The dealer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the vehicle due to the fact that it was not included in the recall. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 13300. Updated 10/05/10 the consumer stated the dealer only replaced the calipers. Updated 10/07/10.

While driving in framingham massachusetts, the front brakes suddenly failed making the cr very hard to stop and almost causing an accident. A brake shop checked the car and confirmed that the brake hose and broken loose leaving me without any front brakes. It cost $800 to repair the brake system and I feel that gm should refund me that money and also check my car to ensure that my brakes are not at risk of failing again.

I own a 2003 Cts, approx. 1wk ago the "add brake fluid" message appeared on screen. While coming back to work from lunch, I pulled in the parking lot and while applying the brake noticed that it was almost completely to the floor before stopping. I called my husband,that evening he checked the front passenger side brake line which when simply touch fell completely off. It was corroded. He ordered the replacement piece which came in about 4days later, once replaced, he checked the front driver side, which when touched fell off with same diagnosis. He then checked the back brake lines which he found where made and put together entirely different, thus they where fine. This is obviously a recall situation in my opinion that could have ended tragically.

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact had driven 20 miles at approximately 40 mph, when she attemped to brake and noticed that the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where she was informed that the brakes were corroded due to salty road conditions. Although she had recently had the brake pads replaced. The entire brake line was replaced at the dealership. The contact has noticed no braking failures since the repair. She called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in any brake-related recalls and she was therefore denied reimbursement. The current mileage was approximately 104,000. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

I purchased my new 2003 Cts in 2002 at pikeville, ky. Currently there is a recall for the Cts recall 10v105000 (gm recall no. 09149) that involves the front brake hoses rupturing due to road salt corrosion. However, the state of ky is not covered. We have road salt here as well. Pikeville is just 20 miles from wv and it is covered there. My VIN falls within the guideline. In 2007 before the recall it happened to me here in ky and caused me to have a crash. Since pikeville is so close to wv and my employer is there, I am in wv a lot. I feel that Cadillac should honor me as well!!! however, gm refuses to honor the recall since I meet every requirement except the state. Since it is a known problem, and I crashed, gm should repair my hoses under the recall. I am sure that if I decided to pursue litigation, I would be successful now that gm has admitted to the problem. The simple fact that I reside in ky is the only reason that I cannot reap the benefits of the recall. Road salt is the same in ky as it is in wv. Corrosion is corrosion. I have purchased over 15 new gm vehicles during my lifetime and am a dedicated gm owner. I currently own 4 gm vehicles. I am respectfully asking Cadillac/gm to offer me the recall as well since I fall within the VIN range and my close proximity to wv. As a matter of fact, ky should be included as well as all the surrounding states are also under the recall. I was in the process of purchasing a new camaro, but if this is gm's way of treating dedicated customers - I may rethink that. Let's see. . . . Cadillac has admitted to the corrosion issue - I had the issue and crashed as a result - wonder how that would come out in front of a jury? all I ask for is for Cadillac/gm to replace my front brake hoses under the recall. . . .

Recall 03v115000 concerning intermediate steering shaft bolt. While driving 5-10 mph vehicle suddenly lost, steering gear off to the right and hit a curb. This was the second incident that occurred with this issue. The consumer stated that at the time of the accident the break line was bad as indicated on the traction control indicator.