Driveshaft problems of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Three problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 2012 Cadillac CTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the 2012 CTS.

1 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2019

While driving heard clanking under the car for about 2 blocks then stoped. Took it to the dealer and found out 2 bolts had backed out of the drive shaft and one had sheared. Had the exact same problem with a 2011 Cts. I had purchased a warranty when I bought the car in 2018, car was repaired. I did notify Cadillac. Right front headlight has moisture. Understand Cadillac used inferior seals previously. Will need to replace. Light cost approximately $250. 00.

2 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to moore Cadillac (located at 25450 pleasant valley rd, chantilly, va 20152, (703) 939-9351) where it was diagnosed that two driveshaft bolts fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,318.

3 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2018

Bolts backed out of drive shaft.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Driveshaft problems
3
Vehicle Shudder problems
1


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