Wiper Problems of Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS owners have reported 17 problems related to wiper (under the visibility 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 Wiper problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/09/2021

Transmission cooler line fittings have dissimilar metals causing the threads inside the radiator transcooler to strip and dump coolant into transmission lines and on road along with what was the transmission fluid as well as steam rolling out blocking vision through my windshield going uphill on a dangerously busy road crossing. This is a well known manufacturing defect that has yet to be handled. This could have gotten me and my 3 year old son seriously hurt by sudden loss of power and slick roadways not being able to avoid or brake properly or even steer away from on coming collision. The dissimilar metals are aluminum nut with a mild steel washer backed by a stainless steel washer before it contacts the radiator. This car has 101k miles and has been babied it's entire life. And when I see the 4 brake lines are about to rust out after all the repairs that have already been done. This is just poor quality material and craftsmanship. Easily could have been avoided by simply using a different metal than mild steel between dissimilar metals.

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2 Wiper problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

My 2003 Cadillac Cts caught on fire. Fireman said that it was the windshield wiper module that caught on fire. The car was parked for hours and fire started while we was sleeping. The whole engine is burnt up and the car is totaled. Now I have no car and no money to get another car.

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3 Wiper problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/18/2017

When you engage the windshield washer, the wipers continue to run and will not turn off. At times the only way to stop the wipers is to pull the fuse. Other times, simply turning off the ignition and letting the car sit for a few minutes also works.

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4 Wiper problem of the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/20/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that there was moisture in the head lights. The vehicle was taken to the Cadillac of naperville dealer (630-219-0417, located at 1507 w ogden Ave, naperville, IL 60540) where it was stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. F.

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5 Wiper problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/28/2015

Turned on windshield wipers and windshield washer motor starting spraying cleaner. I tried turning off the wipers and even changing the wiper speeds but the motor keeps trying to spray cleaner. Eventually I ran out of cleaner but you can still hear the motor running when the wipers are on. Pulled over and shut car off, waited 5 minutes and started car again but the washer motor still comes on when I turn on the windshield wipers. This was dangerous as it just flooded my view with wiper fluid. Not sure if wiper washer motor will burn out and cause other electrical issues.

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6 Wiper problem of the 2014 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/13/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the steering became difficult to maneuver as the passenger side of the vehicle dropped downward without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the windshield also had fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side struts had fractured and needed to be replaced along with the windshield. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. Ss.

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7 Wiper problem of the 2014 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 03/03/2015

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed. In addition, the instrument panel failed. The vehicle was taken to graham Chevrolet Cadillac (1515 w 4th st, mansfield, OH 44906) where it was diagnosed that the windshield wipers and other unknown components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 240. The VIN was not available.

8 Wiper problem of the 2011 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/12/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the rear windshield was leaking into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available. Ss.

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9 Wiper problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/31/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were activated, the fluid would independently continue to spray without pressing the button for the fluid to discharge. The contact also stated that the fluid was flowing continuously and when she was not longer able to use the wipers when there was rainy weather. The vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available. Gb.

10 Wiper problem of the 2014 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

I have told the dealer that I leased the car from that there is a terrible glare and reflection on the windshield from the dashboard. The interior is a new light color and they are having problems with reflections of the cutouts and vents that mirrors the whole top of dash on windshield. When sun shines there is such a distraction that your eyes are all over the place and it is very difficult to see clearly through the windshield without being distracted. If a person or child darted in front of the car when I am distracted by a reflection of all the designs and cutouts, it could be very dangerous. I am still waiting for a response from Cadillac. I have never seen any other car with a light color dashboard and am surprised this wasn't researched before manufacturing. Please advise. . . . Thank you.

11 Wiper problem of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/10/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would activate on their own intermittently. An independent mechanic stated that the wiper module was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 190,000.

12 Wiper problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 06/10/2013

The windshield wipers will not turn off. They continue to go. I have to turn off the engine and take the key out of the ignition for them to stop.

13 Wiper problem of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 02/01/2013

Yes I been having problem with transmission at first brought car couple months later the car would not back up so got that granny rebuilt and then four and half years later have problem with tyranny again but now as you put foot on pedal the car go for only bout 5 or 10 minute then it would slow down then would just stop when put foot on pedal. Wiper would not turn off on it own only when you take fuse out the radio stop working n the bright light would turn on by its self every time you put on turn sign on at night.

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14 Wiper problem of the 2003 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 10/21/2011

Had the wipers on, rain stopped windshield wipers would not shut off. Brought car to be diagnosed. Found wiper power cover defective. Auto service found that the part was on back order. I had to go without wipers for a week before part was in. Auto service said that part was not in stock anywhere in tampa. Has this been a problem for Cts owners seeing the part is scarce? has there been or going to be a recall?.

15 Wiper problem of the 2008 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 09/21/2011

There is a water leak occurring from the sunroof. The sunroof drains continuously get clogged. In result, the interior of the car gets extremely wet. This occurred on September 21, 2011 then has now happened in the same exact drain on may 05, 2015. When I started the car after discovering the water for the second time the passenger rear window rolled down on its own and will no longer operate. Who knows what other electrical issues will occur? does this put me at harm? also, now with all the moisture inside the car, this is ruining the interior of my car! the worst part is that due to the moisture in the vehicle the inside of the windows fog up while driving. This is definitely putting me and other drivers on the road in harms way because it is interrupting my visibility while driving and I don't feel safe when this occurs. I don't understand how the drains are getting clogged, I don't park under trees and my car is covered almost year round. This is not acceptable and I feel like there needs to be change.

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16 Wiper problem of the 2006 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

Windshield wiper motor will not shut off once turned on. Intermittent does not work at all. Must stop the vehicle, turn off the motor and remove the key from ignition in order to stop the windshield wipers. Everytime the wipers are turned on this happens. . . Everytime. How does someone drive on a freeway having to stop their vehicle everytime they need to turn on a windshield wiper? this defect is on thousands of Cts's. . . Maybe hundreds of thousands of Cadillacs according to the website clubs. . . . And is a $1,000 repair. Gm should fix this defect for free. It is extremely dangerous while driving.

17 Wiper problem of the 2004 Cadillac CTS

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

If you turn to the right at a slow speed to stop or park the brekes gives out. The wipers start and stop at times in the off positon.


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