Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Another brake line failure much the same as previous recalls lost brake function much like the first time this occurred.

Without any prior warning my brake lines had corroded noting "service-brake assist on console. This resulted in loss of braking. Cadillac recall # 09149. I contacted Cadillac. They refuse to consider repair of defect. Vehicle was in motion.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space at approximately 2 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The contact observed that the brake hose had ruptured as the check break fluid level warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v105000 (service brakes,hydraulic). The failure mileage was 110,000. Sg.

Lost 95% of the braking capacity while in traffic. Later found upon repair completely rusted brake lines at the passenger side line abs junction. Loss of brake fluid and brake function ensued.

It happened to me several times when turning into parking space or pulling out of parking space my 2006 Cadillac Cts 3. 5 did not stop while braking the car in either direction. During that I felt a shudder sound coming out of front wheels and brake pedal traveled all the way to floor. At the same time a message ?service brakes assist? appeared on the vehicle information display window and the abs and traction control warning lights were turned on in the dash board. I took my car to more Cadillac local dealer at chantilly, va. And get it checked in reference to recall # 09149, but he told me that is not the issue because the front brake hose fitting are not corroded and he could not replicate the issue. I contacted gm customer service on 11/06/2014 and explained the situation of the issue. They assigned me a reference # 71-1386709185 and we had a conference call with the moore Cadillac service advisor. . Read more...