Power Steering Failed problems of the 2008 Cadillac CTS

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Cts. While the vehicle was stationary, the electrical system failed and the control panel became inoperative. In addition, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn left or right. Kuni Chevrolet Cadillac (2449 fulton avenue, sacramento, California 95825, (916) 538-7217) diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall for the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, the steering wheel seized as the vehicle accelerated but loosened as the vehicle decelerated. The service power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven at a very low speeds to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the steering gear however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.