Cadillac CTS owners have reported 135 problems related to equipment (under the equipment 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.
This recall has never been repaired by calaremi Cadillac, budd lake, NJ. The car is there right now.
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all problems of the 2010 Cadillac CTS
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There have been a collection of other VIN numbers for this year make and model for the symptoms I have been experiencing since taking ownership in 2019. The vehicle will stall while running and randomly disable all wheel drive, traction control, abs, and send check engine light on causing me amdy son on infinite number of times to almost be hit in the middle of amd intersection, after a stop sign at low speeds, upon turning the wheels into or put of driveway, parking spaces and worst off at 60 mph on a freeway. This has resulted in multiple near accidents as the vehicle randomly disables itself. It occurs mostly after pressing the brakes to shift gears and almost always causes the vehicle to become inoperable for over an hour where it sits as there is no option to disable awd or choose from fwd or rwd. It happens in manual mode (or called performance mode) as well as automatic mode and has been occurring for 5 and a half years. I have been charged an exorbitant amount for supposed repairs from. Dealers and mechanics who have claimed to fix it and I have severe autoimmune disease, a foot prosthetic, and a minor child I have to transport to and from. School in the car. My issue and warning lights and symptoms mirror the recall of the VIN numbers the manufacturer has performed the recall repair on exactly and yet I have been sent from dealers who refuse to check the part that's defective which is I believe the hydrolic brake rod to the brake petal. The bold needs to be simply retorqued to the proper torque to fix the problem as it was either assembled improperly torqued and or can loosen over time resulting in dangerous and immediate and unexpected complete loss of power to the vehicle allowing people to slam into you at any time. I have had it towed numerous times after these incidents. All features, climate control, locks, entertainment, windows and everything functions when this happens. I have replaced batteries, brakes, oil changes etc. Unresolved.
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I leased a Cadillac 2019 Cts in December 2018. The car's engine accelerates sporadically on its own. It happened to me approximately 10 times while driving at very low speed, during stop and go traffic and as I was entering a parking spot. Three such events occurred within ten minutes while inching my way to merge and enter the queen's midtown tunnel in NY. Each time I managed to stop the car by leaning very heavily on the brake pedal and moving the transmission into the neutral position. The dealer unsuccessfully tried to determine the cause of the problem, and the car was in his shop four times for over 20 days. Cadillac claims that they unaware of any sudden engine acceleration problem. The latest proposal that Cadillac offered is to install a diagnostic device in the car with the hope that the fault will show up. In the meanwhile Cadillac expects me to drive the car, endangering myself, innocent pedestrians and other fellow drivers.
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all problems of the 2019 Cadillac CTS
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The car only has 35000 miles on it. The engine misfires constantly when giving gas especially if your going up hill and there is more load on the vehicle. After I had $5000 worth of work to fix the problem at a Cadillac dealership. They couldn't fix the issue so they came back and said that we needed a new engine. We told them over and over again that we don't think it's the engine but they guaranteed us the new engine would fix the problem. So another $5000 later and still not fixed. The vehicle idles fine, it only happens while driving. The check engine light eventually comes on indicating misfires in 2 cylinders.
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all problems of the 2008 Cadillac CTS
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The backup camera grid on our 2019 vehicle disappears most of the time when we start in reverse after turning on the engine. We have taken our vehicle into local Cadillac dealership service departments over the past 3 years and they have replaced cables, backup camera, radio equipment, interface screen, etc. With no resolution. This issue with the backup camera grid also seems to be tied to a problem with loading profiles upon startup, radio issues, etc. We are writing to NHTSA because we feel that the backup camera grid disappearing is a safety issue.
Takara recall for timing chain on 2009 Cadillac Cts. Took to dealer and they wont cover it. Car was stationary when the light came on.
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all problems of the 2009 Cadillac CTS
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Finish up on previous complaint concerning front door latches on 2008 Cadillac Cts4 that will not allow front doors to open from the outer latches setting up a dangerous situation in case of accident or fire. The dealer that diagnosed the problem didn't seem to take it to serious, a mere $1800. 00 should fix it. Hope you people realize the possible danger involved here. Thanks.
2 problems. First, for the recall for the keychain, can the dealership not just mail me and give me the keychain upon arrival? most dealerships seem to insist that they have to check the vehicle out, which means I would have to leave it or wait. Second, someone rear ended me, totaling the vehicle (los - perhaps as much as $13,000, as I did not have collision insurance. I believe that I might have avoided the accident, but he came out of a right rear blind spot. I often had trouble seeing people back there, and I believe the large right rear blind spot is a design defect. I would like to know if others have complained about the same thing. The vehicle was in motion, just coming off a freeway,ending and changing to a surface street, very busy road, very busy time of day. I was exiting the freeway, the other car cut in and was going straight. Thank you!.
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As I was driving down interstate i76, my car lost power and caused me to crash. The front driver side of my car is completely smashed.
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all problems of the 2005 Cadillac CTS
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My sensors all came up, saying they were bad, I replaced them and the check. Engine light is still on. I was told its my timing chain and that the recall just expired. I never received a notice of a recall or I would have had it done before it expired. I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden its bogging down and lagging when pushing the gas and the check engine light came on.
Takata recall had wreck air bag did not deploy at the time it should have, rush in ambulance to hospital car was on highway going straight,.
3/15/2018 console lite up, showing symbol for "emission control" problem appeared on my instrument panel while I was driving. 3/19/2018 had vehicle checked. Advised catalytic converter needs replacement. Cadillac contacted - they deny any recall issued. Vehice original mileage 91632.
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all problems of the 2006 Cadillac CTS
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The rear hatchback lifts failed and the hatch spontaneously closes. The part that is unreasonable is it closes under power and slams on my head injuring my head and neck with power assist! this happens when the car is parked and I access the rear hatch. It has happened many times. Now I have to remember to hold it up forcefully while a motor pushes to close it.
While driving my service traction control light came on I pulled over turn it off but not my car will not shift into gear and it has a loud roaring sound when driving.
The moon roof leaking water into the cab as well as holding water in the trunk door causing excessive mold build up the vehicle sits over night in the rain and fills up with water.
This year got my all change said I had oil n water pump leak car have bout 220000 miles on it.
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all problems of the 2007 Cadillac CTS
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Electrial problems also engine problems and front light gwent out 3 times burns oil.
Just purchased car on 8/29. Car has several serious defects mechanic check. Transmission is dragging while in motion upclimb. Im motion, vehicle shakes and can not steer. There are also several open recalls on the vehicle that I was not aware of at time of purchase.
Both the heated seat option and seat/mirror memory settings stopped working suddenly.
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all problems of the 2013 Cadillac CTS
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The vehicle will stall while cruising to a stop light, while at idle and sometime while accelerating. I've read a lot of posts online about this issue but no one has a solution. I got stranded on the highway in the middle lane once too. Gm will not do anything about it. The vehicle is in the shop right now and my diagnosis fee its over $750 and there is still no resolution for this issue!!! this issue is an ongoing issue for years now!!!.
First, please know the car is a 2011 in mint condition. . . Still smells new. I only have 19,500 miles on it and it has never been in an accident. It spends most of its life as a garage queen as it is my dream car and stays protected. Trunk gets saturated every time water (rain, hose, etc) gets on it whether driving or sitting still. I pulled the fabric panels out of the trunk and found water leaking in at the 3rd brake light (6 bolts and 3 alignment pins) and the driver's side brake lamp (3 screws, 1 wiring harness, and a body plug). That's 14 penetrations that were leaking. Gm asked that I pay the local dealership to diagnose (which I had already done but I obliged anyway) and to send them the report and invoice. I did this and included pictures of the water leaks. Dealership wants $1,380. 08 to correct this by replacing 3rd brake light, adding grommet kit, and replacing driver's side brake lamp. Gm only offered a $100 voucher to assist in the repair but will not fix the issue. It is an obvious design flaw.
When you enter an address into the navigation and save it into contacts. It re- reoutes you to a location other than the stated address. It shows the locator pin on the correct address, but you are taken to a location more than 1/2 mile away (as the crow flies) in a different neighborhood. I have made several attempts with Cadillac to fix it but they can not (or will not).
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all problems of the 2016 Cadillac CTS
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This is a continuing concerning issue that I've experienced resulting in a major safety hazard, that intel the rwd differential/drivetrain, which is a common safety concern with the 2014 Cts sedans. There are no recalls from the persistent complaints and concern about this issue. The wearing down of the pinion seal, causing leaks, that have been repaired several times, which constantly reappears, after months to a year of being repaired at certified Cadillac dealerships. Now the gm/Cadillac dealerships are highly recommending a full differential replacement. Unfortunately, there are no differential parts nationwide to repair the issue. The gm manufactures have either discontinued the part or it's been express the parts are on back order from 3 to 6 months, or even up to a year to receive that particular part, yet there's still no recall on this issue. This safety concern needs to be address ASAP. This can prevent power to rwd, causing an accident at driving speeds, damaging the internal drive train as well. Other motorist, as well as passengers and vehicle operator would be at great risk, if this issue is not resolved. It's also costly and very expensive to repair. I have paid for a tremendous amount of money trying to get this reoccurring and repetitive issue resolved, without a reasonable resolution from gm or and Cadillac dealership to even offer a goodwill repair for this problem.
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all problems of the 2014 Cadillac CTS
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Door often will not open from the inside when button is pushed to open door. If I was in a accident or there was a fire I may not be able to get out of door because it won't open. Gm has been made aware of this but refuses to do anything.
Randomly when I go to start my vehicle it won't start but the battery is good,which leaves me stranded . . . . And also randomly while driving the traction control lights up saying traction control off along with every light in the dash displayed and making the chiming sound. It reduces the engine power suddenly while at a high speed causing me to swerve in freeway traffic.
Timing chain stretched or premature wear.
My sunroof spontaneously shattered.
My sunroof shattered while driving.
I own a 2009 Cadillac Cts, with approximately 90,000 miles. My check engine light came on and I took it to my Cadillac dealer. I was told my timing chain is stretched, loose or needs adjustment. I was told it would cost $1800. Upon research I discovered there was supposedly a special warranty on this specific problem. I called the Cadillac dealer, gave them my VIN number and was told, my vehicle was not included. I was very skeptical and did not believe that I was getting accurate information. I want to document this negative experience with my vehicle. It cost me $1280 to repair. The Cadillac technician told me I could drive it with no problems. Common sense says otherwise!.
Code p0430 cam or crank shaft position censor. Timing chain issue caused by manufacture defection. Rear driver side passenger seat belt not working properly. And leaking moon roof.
I purchased my vehicle in April of 2016 and it ran fine. But as of late I have been experiencing some major problems with the functioning of the vehicle. To date a "service all wheel drive" illuminates on the dash as well as a "service stabilitrak" which causes the check engine light to illuminate and the engine to reduce power. I was on a highway where the speed limit is 65 mph and this occurred which almost cost me my life. I contacted my warranty company which was no help so I scheduled an appointment at a Cadillac dealer. I have been researching this issue for 2 months and have found forums online with car owners of gm vehicles experiencing the same issue. I have spent days reading the outcome but no one could say what caused the issue or what was fixed or corrected. The only thing everyone agreed upon was that said issue should be a recall to properly diagnose the problem. I have an appointment with a Cadillac dealer in the next week but feel they will not be of any help but have no choice at this point.
As I was driving on a highway, my sunroof blew completely off of my vehicle, hit and damaged the front of another vehicle (a SUV) and from the impact of that hit, it was struck a motorcyclist.
The d/s door will not unlock or open from the outside. Read numerous complaints on same issue and no recall issued.
Takata recall: my service air bag light keeps coming and off. Also my tire gage ,keeps flashing after my air levels has been check. It will not go off on its on.
Driving down frontage road at aprox. 30 mph my sunroof exploded suddenly and began to fall into the car. No evidence of anything striking the sunroof and temp. Not an issue. Car was in motion and driving straight forward on road.