Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Severe tire damage due to movement of lower control arm anchor points on 2009 Cts-v resulting in contact of tire (sidewall) with lower control arm while turning, merging and/or entering the flow of traffic. In addition to contact damage, the movement of lower control arm anchor points can result in miss alignment of tires resulting in excessive and sudden wear of tires resulting in exposed threads and other tire structures. Particularly on the extreme inside edge and, in the case of contact with control arm, inside sidewall of the tire which is difficult for the driver to detect and could put the driver and the general driving public at risk of the tire "blowing out" suddenly.

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that she heard a squeaking noise while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the front driver's side control arm was causing the squeaking noise. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one month later while driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a loud banging noise. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the front driver's side tire was flat. The contact began examining the wheel and noticed there were two holes in the rim. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the holes most likely resulted from debris. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,188 and the current mileage was 47,288.