Axle Assembly problems of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Two problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 2005 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2005 CTS.

1 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that upon routine inspection, a technician noticed that the rear axle pinion seal was leaking. A rear differential failure may cause loss of motor power and control which could increase the risk of a crash. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.

2 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2006

August 2005, 4 months after purchasing car, both rear tires worn out from the inside out with 4000 miles on the car, took car in for warranty on tires and rear end, gm denied claim. Had to purchase 2 new tires and have the frame aligned. January 2006, car slightly hits curb and right rear causing no damage to tire and scrap to wheel, rear differently broken and axle, again gm denies claim.




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