general problems of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Engine warning light on. Diagnosed by mike maroon Cadillac, boulder colorado as po008 code bank one engine timing off. Further diagnosed as faulty engine cam chain. Advised not to drive car. Car available for inspection. Not being driven. Safety put at risk by possible major engine failure during use. Problem confirmed by two other repair facilities. Engine warning light on for several months. Problem confirmed by mike maroon Cadillac, boulder colorado. Taken there at the request of Cadillac customer service phone 800 333 4223. Contact at Cadillac customer service miguel ext 591 6218. Given case #9-10951452467 vehicle inspected by mike maroon Cadillac at the request of miguel at Cadillac customer service. Inspection done at owners expense. Cadillac customer service not returning calls. Owners contact # 303 909 7530 mike maroon Cadillac contact, dave 303 442 3160 r/o # 618290/1 do not have capability to upload files. Will fax upon request.

Timing chain broke at 66,900 miles causing motor failure.

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on backorder. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who performed an unknown repair; however, the vehicle made abnormal sounds. Additionally, the rpm and power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

My rear tail lights for my wagon have separated from the top of the car due to poor design. Spoke with Cadillac & gm, both refuse to believe it's a design flaw on the wagon models. Both stated car out of warranty due to mileage/year. Asked if they could tell me what was used to attach lamps to vehicle, neither has a clue. Dealer wants $2100 to replace, but no guarantee that it won't happen again. Since January 2019, car has been to dealer 3 times for car not starting on 1st try. First time, negative battery cable tightened, 2nd time replaced positive battery cable, 3rd time dealer has no idea as to what is causing the issue. All lights on dash come on, engine does not turn over while parked. It will start on the 2nd try, sometimes it hesitates. Dealer told me to continue to monitor until vehicle breaks down.

My engine light came on code p0008 timing chain issue. Cadillac has a recall on the 3. 6 timing chains but my VIN for some reason isn't included. My Cadillac only has 76844 miles on it. The recall they have in place is for 10 years 120000 miles. Again for some reason my car isn't included even tho its the exact same issue and exact same engine.

Since purchasing this certified pre-owned vehicle, I have noticed that the car's engine has an intermittent tendency to suddenly rev or idle very high while my foot is on the brake and I am in the process of slowing down, stopping, or pulling into a parking apace. The car lurches forward and is only controlled during those times by applying a great deal of pressure on the brake until the idle returns to normal and the car stops trying to lurch forward. I have taken the car back to the service dept. Of the dealership each time (at least five times or more), but the problem had not been duplicated until the shop foreman drove it one day and was able to experience the problem. He replaced the throttle body, but the problem continues. I complained to gm and to the virginia better business bureau because I didn't feel enough was being done to resolve the problem. Initially, gm ignored me and offered no response. When the bbb became involved, I did get a gm response. The bbb suggested the installation of a vehicle data recorder ("black box") to help in the detection of the problem. I recorded three separate incidents on the recorder. Still, the dealership attempted to point the finger of fault at me, stating that I must be driving with my feet on both pedals at the same time! I do not practice such driving habits and told the bbb so. Since the vehicle showed no further problems for a couple of days, the bbb suggested I close the file and maybe reopen later -- if my mileage qualifies to have the case reopened. I sense the bbb's resignation to support gm and the dealer, despite the fact that I have all of the necessary documentation to support my claims. I have become extremely frustrated and very nervous about this potentially dangerous defect, and nothing is being done about it. I am hoping that you can help resolve this.