Engine Exhaust System Problems of Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 5 problems related to engine exhaust system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac CTS based on all problems reported for the CTS.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2015 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 05/20/2022

2015 Cadillac Cts. Consumer stated that the exhaust was damaged while having a safety recall n192279370 repaired.

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2 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/10/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the engine exploded. The contact was driving 78 mph when the cruise control inadvertently disengaged. A loud booming noise emitted from the engine while a flash of fire and smoke emitted from the rear exhaust. Smoke then began to rise from the engine. The contact also stated that a rattling chain sound also began to come from the engine. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to inspect the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that this was a known failure. The failure and current mileages were 38,991.

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3 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/08/2011

This car has had several issues the newest being it started using excessive oil just after the main computer was replaced. This car has had regular maintenance at the proper times and never used a drop of oil. When it started using oil it used five liters of oil in just 24 days or 2000 miles. It continues to use a liter every two days. Dealer has know idea why this is happening but the car is burning it, the white exhaust is very evident.

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4 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/20/2010

Driving our 2003 Cts it will shut off without notice. It was put on a machine and nothing showed wrong since 2003. Eventually it shut off and would startup for 45 min (2010) the crank sensor was replaced and 2 weeks later it shut off again. .

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5 Engine Exhaust System problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/14/2005

The consumer was on the road, when suddenly smoke started to come from the front of the vehicle. The consumer made contact with " on star". And was told not to continue driving the vehicle. The consumer made it to a parking lot where a tow truck was sent to retrieve it. After the dealer serviced the vehicle the consumer was told that pine cones were found and that is what started the fire. The consumer stated there are no pine cones near the home or where the vehicle had been previously. Fire originated from the exhaust. The post oxygen sensor burned. The post oxygen sensor was replaced on the passenger side. The transmission heat shield was damaged and was replaced as well.




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