Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Cadillac CTS - part 1

The primary issue with the vehicle is the failure of the front transmission pump seal (part #24225543) and the torque converter seal ( part #242337534 ) which caused a significant transmission fluid leak. The original repair of the torque converter seal was done in Jan 2024 by andrews Cadillac in mt juliet TN. Failure to properly repair the torque converter seal led to internal damage within the transmission, resulting in the need for a full transmission replacement. The front pump seal was not replaced as recommended by the service repair manual at the time of the torque converter seal replacement. The faulty component is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others was put at risk due to the vehicle's hesitation to accelerate after stopping, a direct consequence of the low transmission fluid. This hesitation causes a sudden loss of power while driving, increasing the likelihood of an accident. There is a delay and then a hard shift when off , a significant bump when shifting from first to second gear and when I stop it feels like I've been rear ended by another car. The issue has been confirmed by multiple service centers, including parker Cadillac, orr Cadillac, and christian brothers automotive, all of which identified the transmission pump seal as the source of the leak and the resulting damage to the transmission. Additionally, christian brothers automotive found that the torque converter seal was also leaking, further contributing to the vehicle's transmission problems. Despite efforts to have gm engineers inspect the vehicle at orr Cadillac, they declined. However, christian brothers automotive has provided a thorough inspection and diagnostic of the . There were no warning lamps or error codes indicating the issue, as it was a mechanical failure rather than an electronic one. The symptoms became apparent when the vehicle began hesitating after coming to a stop, and a transmission fluid leak was discovered during the inspection?.

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Ever since I purchased this 2008 Cts vehicle, I have dumped thousands of dollars to repair the vehicle even after the "recall repairs". Problems persist and the car has become more dangerous than ever. The vehicle had inspected by the dealership a number of times the first 5 years of ownership the first 3, listed below, were the replaced recalls from dealership, the rest are known safety issues that gm denies to admit to faults and recalls. *ignition starter replacement (still have starter failure issues after 2 repairs from gm) *washer fluid warmer removal (they just snipped the wires and removed the component but left hot wires exposed in vehicle) *motherboard ecm replacement recall(ecm is still faulty and has caused dozens of electrical issues. **************** battery drains over night. On my 6th battery (just bought new one 3 days ago) gauge cluster never recalibrated and is completely disabled. Don't know how fast im going how much gas or any other info related to. Sunroof constantly leaking, flooding vehicle and destroying the electrical components which fried many relays including the door lock and power window components vehicle refuses to turn but cranks on fuel often will not allow a fill up ecm throwing irrelevant codes headlight failure due to seal defect that allows moisture into headlight casing frequent oil loss. 2018: vehicle engine failure whilst driving on freeway with zero warning nearly causing a fatal crash. Purchased new alternator (shade tree auto in san clemente) and had to pay 2000 for tow and alternator transmission failure and near miss collision into another vehicle on a steep incline road I have taken this vehicle to a multitude of repair shops and auto supply to get a diagnosis. Even the dealership didn't have any answers. Now I am out of a car. And money. These issues had been confirmed by rorick Cadillac, shade tree auto, oreily, s and s auto, auto zone.

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Severe and sudden malfunction of the abs/stabilitrak system at 45mph causing loss of directional control of the vehicle. Failure caused by disintegration/cracking of abs/hub reluctor rings, feeding incorrect wheel speeds to stability system. This failure caused a total loss of power, vehicle veering right despite full left steering input, abs activation continuously (increasing stopping distance). Vehicle exited road due to loss of control.

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The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving in reverse and backing out of the driveway the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove in reverse across a parking lot crashing into two parked vehicles, hitting a tree before driving across a side road and into a ditch. During the incident the front driver sustained neck stiffness and the front passenger sustained a bruised right elbow. Neither injury required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was later driven to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 86,500.

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While at a red light the engine idled down and the traction control went off, then the vehicle power is reduced.

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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.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Cts. While driving and applying the brakes, the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. The contact stated that the only way to correct the failure was by turning off and restarting the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Driving 70+mph on freeway in fast lane. Car stop accerlating and no rpm the steeling wheel then locked on me while in the fast lane on freeway. I immediately pulled over restarted the car and was able to move safely off freeway.

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I had adaptive cruise on, was at a stop light, so adaptive stopped, the truck in front of me moved because the light turned green, so to engage the cruise I gently gave it gas and I felt the cruise kick so I moved my foot and then the car lunged into the trailer hitch of the truck in front of me. I had no time to react, the crash warning did not flash nor did the braking assist engage. Luckily the guy I hit was not affected the hitch prevented damage to his truck but my car took all the damage. I was so shook that before I could apply brakes my car still was trying to move forward even though it had hit the hitch. This was on a highway just as it was merging to a street. I contacted Cadillac/gm and sent them pictures and 2 days later they called and said I had no case, they did not even send me to a dealer to check out the system by a professional.

The car is running like it is stuck in some kind of safety mode. It does not want to accelerate unless it starts accelerating in third gear. It does not come out of 3rd gear at all. The engine light and airbag lights are lit up on the dash. There is a couple of recalls listed for the same exact year make and model but it says that this VIN number is not under recall. I think that this vehicle needs to be inspected to see if it actually does need to be listed under those recalls. It is not just this one specific VIN number having these issues either. I have talked to quite a few Cadillac owners that are having the same problems and their vehicles are not listed under those recalls either. If you turn on the car you put it into drive the car remains stuck in 3rd gear and will not shift through the gears properly.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated while stopped, the vehicle inadvertently sped up without warning and crashed into multiple vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries and needed medical attention. The vehicle towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacture was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle did not have any problems. The failure mileage was 61,000. Hk.

My car has been in the shop due to engine issues, now that engine is replaced I'm seeing stabilitrak, service ac, and brake assist lights appear. Also when driving the speedometer is not engaged and car won't shift gears. Codes will not appear when hooked up to diagnostic reader and their is moisture that gets inside my car through the sunroof.

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently to 90 mph after the gear shifter was shift to manual. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to al moore Cadillac located at 9177 w broad st, richmond, va 23294 where the diagnosis was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Vehicle enters a mode at random that abruptly reduces and inhibits or stops the ability to accelerate. In certain situations this can cause dangerous conditions that can lead to accidents. As in my case, I was inmost struck by several vehicles because of the loss of acceleration and forward momentum as I initiated a turn at an intersection from one major artery onto another during rush hour traffic driving conditions. This hazardous and dangerous situation would not have existed of not for the sudden loss of power and acceleration by the vehicle entering this mode. On another instance at highway speed while attempting to change lanes to overtake a vehicle, the car entered this same mode, and was also almost struck because of the sudden deceleration and loss of power. This also occurred on a main artery in rush hour traffic as well, an accident was avoided in this instance as well due to the other vehicles ability to brake and veer away.

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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.

When the car is driving at 50 mph or higher a message is sent across the dashboard saying to "service stability system" I took it to a mechanic so sensors were bad and he could not find the issue, when this message appears on the dashboard at high speeds it feels like abs kicks in without me touching the brakes at all, so the car will brake on its own and almost caused a multi-car pile up because my car started braking on its own out of my control.

The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle independently surged at a high rate of speed while making a left turn to go into the oppposite direction. The contact applied extreme force to the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed and crashed into a tree. The front driver and passenger side air bags deployed. The driver sustained head and neck injuries as well as pains to the right hand and arm. The crash caused an elevation in blood pressure that required medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed, towed, and inspected by the insurance company's repair shop and the manufacturer who stated that there was no failure. The contact was unable to determine what caused the vehicle to surge at a high rate of speed. The brakes did not prevent the crash. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v394000 (electrical system) and 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While attempting to make a turn at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle independently veered to the right and unintentionally accelerated without warning. In addition, the vehicle experienced a loss of steering and the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck injury and pain to the right knee and foot that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.

I was at a stop sign when I tried to press down on the gas the car started tug and it would only do that on the first gear one mechanic said that it has to do with the fuel system and I kept testing the car out and I kept pressing on the gas to see if there was a difference but it kept doing the same thing as the first time.

Service traction control and reduced engine power came on the display. Vehicle runs and idles roughly even when in park. Took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told to call Cadillac dealer about a special coverage adjustment: throttle body-reduced power mode. Gm #14582. Looked up this special adjustment and it states it is on 2008-2011 Cadillac Cts models. Called local dealership and was told it had been determined that because my car was not manufactured in a specific plant, it was not included. My car is doing exactly what this special adjustment covers and I am not eligible to have my car repaired because of where it was built? I was told that I could have a gm certified dealership verify the issue and then call gm experience rep. If I was not satisfied with results then I could call gm customer service and ask for help paying for the repair. I should not have to pay for a repair that has already been documented and is currently being fixed on other Cadillac Cts vehicles. This needs to be repaired across the board as obviously this is not just a faulty part put on vehicles in specific plants or with specific parts.

I have a 2004 Cadillac Cts I have replaced the ecm, throttle body 3 times, gas pedal, wiring harness for the throttle body, but the throttle body position will be learned for about a month then my vehicle would go into limp mode almost causing several car accidents. I have tried just about everything I have had the engine replaced as well. I don't want to let this vehicle go but this issue will not stop. It is a huge safety issue and I need it fixed before me or one of the other gm owners lose their lives.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle independently slowed down after the traction engaged warning indicator illuminated. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicles speed rapidly increased, however, the vehicles speed began to independently slow down. The contact stated that the vehicles manual instructed them to depress the traction button that is located in the glove compartment. The contact depressed the button and it reengaged the traction, however, the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,400. Sw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the air bag and the seat belt failed. While, the contact drove at 21mph the vehicle hit a bump the contact engaged the brake pedal however, the vehicle continued to abruptly accelerate. The vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a tree. The driver frontal air bag failed to deploy, the seat belt fail to restrain causing the contact head to hit the dashboard. However, all air bags deployed after the failure occur. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries. To his head, neck, and knees, the VIN was not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. Li.

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While attempting to pull out of residential driveway from dead stop, Cts accelerated on its on to and unknown and uncontrollable speed. Causing collision to neighbors vehicle in oppostite driveway driveway directly across from where Cts was parked. Vehicle also had power failures as well, doors nor windows would work. Had to exit vehicle by crawling out on the window. Cause damaged to both vehicles and property damages from neighbor vehicle push by Cts into garage and structure.

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The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that various warning lights illuminated and the vehicle accelerated from 35 to 45 mph independently. The contact stated that the period of acceleration briefly occurred then the vehicle resumed operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuses failed in the transmission (tcn). The vehicle was repaired. Manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Around 3:30 p. M , I noticed my car was jerking very hard , it changed gears hard , I lost power , it was hard to pick up speed , and when I arrived home 20 minutes later , it started smoking uncontrollably.

On 21 Feb. While driving approximately 75 mph, a warning light came on indicating "service stability track control, engine power will be reduced. I suddenly lost power and luckily, the 18 wheeler that was behind me swerved to other lane to avoid rear end collision. I immediately put on my hazard indicator and was able to coast to the median. Luckily, I was not killed!. On searching, I have found this to be a common complaint that the manufacturer is well aware of but refuses to correct the issue. . . There are numerous complaints all over the internet regarding near death experiences because of this similar issue. What is it going to take, a death?.

I noticed that occasionally my car brakes would stop working a push back at me with a pulsing feeling when I was trying to stop. This happened to me 6-7 times intermittently when driving very slowly and turning, it wasn't something that I could re-create each time. Next I received an intermittent in-dash message that stated "service brake assist" that would come on for a few seconds then disappear. It didn't always appear when the brakes were not working. This would typically happen when parking in a parking space, slowly making a sharp turn. I actually hit concrete parking buffer one day because I couldn't stop. In taking my car to the dealer I was told the elecronic brake control module needed to be replaced. And that the right front wheel and hub bearing needed to be replaced due to the ebcm. The cost was about $2000. 00. I've researched this issues and am seeing many Cts owners with the same issue. I feel this needs to be addressed. The public needs to be notified that this is an issue with the vehicle. It is extremely scary to find out that your brakes are not working. I have two small children that travel with me often. Vehicle owners need to be aware of the brake issue with this vehicle and Cadillac needs to be responsible in fixing the problem and not waiting for people to bring in their cars until their brakes are not working. Brakes are a must have on a car and this is a public safety issue.

While driving turning left onto an expressway entrance my engine shut down I believe it was the ignition switch. Ive taken the vehicle to the dealer numerous times and they can't seem to find a solution. I am in fear that one day this car will lose power at the wrong time and cause a serious if not fatal accident. I would like the problem fixed or a reimbursement to invest in a new vehicle before it is too late.

While driving car jumps out of gear causing rapid deceleration, loss of traction control, stability control, power steering, and brakes. When this happens the instrument cluster looses any indication of gear selection, and car must be shut off and restarted several times to regain controls once parked. Gm/Cadillac is aware of the issue since they have a TSB relating to the fault code, but no recall, even though this is a severe safety concern. It has happened several times at multiple speeds highest of which was about 45-50 so far. Have had into shop 4 times. They have replaced a detent, which did not fix the problem, and internal mode switch twice within approx. 2-3 weeks apart neither time has fixed the issue. Now they are wanting to replace the transmission control module, which I have not had done yet since I am not confident in their ability to correct the issue and the cost is well over a $1000. Currently looking into legal recourse, since I have a vehicle that is pretty much a lemon and not safe to drive my children in. Cadillac has refused to grant a goodwill repair even though the issue was addressed 3 times under the cpo warranty. I have been looking online and have seen several recalls for similar issues but different model years. Not sure how rapid deceleration, loss of power steering and braking does not qualify as a recall necessity.

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the driver¿s foot slipped off the accelerator pedal. The failure also occurred with the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who indicated that the pedal was equipped with a rubber resistance and could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 18,932.

When driving it would engage to stability mode and also service satbility. . However the car would get out of control and it would be as if you put you brakes on when you were in water. . . But no water and I hadn t put the brake until I had to. . Because it went out of control for a quick (but more frequent) time. . . I took it in finally and asked if there were any recalls becausewhen I purchased it in 2003 new. I had to have the shaft bolt fixed . . . Then I had to have the air bag serviced and they charged me for that another time. Then my seat motor went out. Etc. All within the 1st 5 years with low mileage too. So I've bee waiting to fix this since I am a widow and don't who to trust anymore. . . I was told this time it is leaking in the differential and thats why it runs rough and jolts when I put in gear. . . And the thermostat and 2 caps in front leaking . . . Who knows. . But tomorrow they will call me with the amount it is going to cost. . . Aporx. 13 hours of work. . . .

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It happened to me several times when turning into parking space or pulling out of parking space my 2006 Cadillac Cts 3. 5 did not stop while braking the car in either direction. During that I felt a shudder sound coming out of front wheels and brake pedal traveled all the way to floor. At the same time a message ?service brakes assist? appeared on the vehicle information display window and the abs and traction control warning lights were turned on in the dash board. I took my car to more Cadillac local dealer at chantilly, va. And get it checked in reference to recall # 09149, but he told me that is not the issue because the front brake hose fitting are not corroded and he could not replicate the issue. I contacted gm customer service on 11/06/2014 and explained the situation of the issue. They assigned me a reference # 71-1386709185 and we had a conference call with the moore Cadillac service advisor. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. While parked, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a dumpster. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.