Air Brake Problems of Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 5 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Cadillac CTS


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Cadillac CTS

The Air Brake problem

My wife and I purchased a 2006 Cadillac Cts with an extended warranty in 2008. Ever since we've had it, we've experienced intermittent braking failure at low speeds while turning. Yesterday this issue caused my wife to bump another vehilcle while parking.   Read details...

The Air Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact works for an independent mechanic and place the vehicle on a lift and noticed that both the driver’s and passenger’s side rear brake cable had cracks and leakage of brake fluid from the brake line due to severe corrosion.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control and abs warning lights illuminated. The contact stated the traction control was off. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

I was in the right lane of a highway leading to an off ramp at about 35 -40 mph when traffic stopped suddenly. When I jammed on the brakes the pedal went unusually low, the abs also seemed to fail resulting in the brakes locking, car skidding and considerable stopping distance (well over 100ft).   Read details...




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