Cadillac CTS owners have reported 3 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (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.
Oil in coolant reservoir due to oil cooler located under the intake manifold, between the cylinder heads leaking. Cadillac 2003 Cts with 6 cylinder opel motor with only 62,000 miles.
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While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer managed to restart the vehicle. There was a loud noise inside of the vehicle, rough jerks at shifts, vibration at mid to high speeds, loud noise from back tires when riding over bumps, burning smell from under the hood along with smoking, water in the tail light, black exhaust dust/dirt in the tail pipe, the engine would shake. The jerking was as if the brakes were applied while in drive.
Steering mechanism failed on 2003 Cadillac Cts. The power steering mechanism failed, which made the vehicle difficult to turn, which was replaced. Both front struts were replaced due to leakage and the intermediate steering shaft bolt was under torqued. The left front shock leaked, the intake manifold leaked. The consumer was unable to pump gas due to a defective gas line. A rubbing sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle, squeaking from the front end, and a hollow sound when passing over bumps. The consumer requested that the dealer/manufacturer repair the vehicle in accordance to the lemon law bill. (lawyer, joseph ardito on behalf of client robert genovese).