Six problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2007 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2007 CTS.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the brake lines failed. The contact stated that the brake lines were made of stainless steel. The brake lines corroded and the vehicle was undrivable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to two unknown independent mechanics and two unknown dealers to have a diagnostic test performed. The mechanics performed the diagnostic test and informed the contact that the brake lines could not be repaired. The dealers performed a diagnostic and informed the contact that the brake lines could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Front brake lines rusted causing loss of brake fluid.
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall for the brakes, which solely addressed the Cadillac Cts-v models. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to the recall. The contact stated that there was the presence of a leak in the rear of the vehicle. Without warning, the brake lines fractured. The vehicle was inspected and the independent mechanic found premature rust, corrosion, and a fracture. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was currently unable to be driven due to the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Front brake line broke at junction between rubber portion of the line and the metal portion of the line, at a fitting that was covered by a rubber boot that allowed water to remain trapped, corroding the fitting. This occurred shortly after starting up, while travelling at 25mph towards a red light with a stopped car. The brake pedal fell to the floor rapidly, and a further pump of the brake did nothing to appreciably stop the car. There is a recall for this very issue that covers this make/model (2007 Cts-v), but gm states that my car was not affected. Furthermore, car was at the dealership three months prior for brake work.
I replaced my brake lines being many others with the Cts-v have had failure while driving. Once removed, my lines were starting to crumble apart under the rubber where the hose connects to the fitting, just as expected. There is a recall for the base Cts, but not for the Cts-v, eventhough they both use the exact same part number for the brake lines. . Read more...
On a 2007 Cadillac Cts the rear right brake hose is designed and assambled in such a way that it comes in contact all the time with a sharp edge of a metal bracket. This interference lead to an erosion on the hose that is cloose of perforating the hose at only 58,000km. I guess that for older cars and/or much mileage, this hose was already perforated. This car already had a recall for the front brake hoses, that were replaced. But for the rear hose there is no recall, although the danger is much greater. Will conact gm and then ask for a replacement of the hose under warranty.