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Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2009	Cadillac CTS	28 CTSs, 8.6 months of data per CTS, average 34800 miles Common problem with sunroof creak and leaks. 2008s tend to have had the same a year earlier, so not affecting the reported repair frequency as much now.65	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

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Cadillac CTS in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	32000	0	Replaced Drive Shaft Replaced Rear Axle Bushings
Dec	2010	46000	0	Car when purchased had warbling noise between 45-60 mph. Dealer replaced Drive Shaft, and Bushings, Slight vibration. Still did not fix problem. Dealer Jones Chevrolet Sumter SC replaced Rear end assembly. Repair fixed problem
Sep	2011	58000	105	Sun Roof Drain Channels blocked, poor design. Dealer showed owner several bulletins on how to fix, a known problem. But would not repair due to mileage. Repaired at another dealer, rodded out drains fron roof to rear wheel wells.

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Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	7000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	18000	0	Front passenger outside door handle replaced. (Part of keyless entry system)
Mar	2011	24000	0	Driver's side door handle (part of keyless entry system) stopped working was replaced.
Mar	2012	35000	0	Both front wheel bearings replaced after whirring noise appeared
Jun	2012	40000	0	"Service suspension" message randomly appears without symptoms. Remains that way even after TSB instructions followed
Aug	2012	43300	0	Suspension electrical connections checked and relubed.
Dec	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	1000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	1000	0	Condensation in headlight assbly would not dry out, so it was replaced.
Apr	2010	3000	0	Replaced differential
Sep	2010	7000	0	Check engine light remained on steady for over a week.
Mar	2013	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	2000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	2700	0	Driver side seat felt like it moved when making a sharp right hand turn (parking lot speed)
Oct	2010	9000	0	upgrade to computer to handle issue with navigation system
Jun	2011	12000	0	after heavy rain storm had 1 inch of water in front passenger foot well

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Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	3000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	17000	0	Minor repairs to Nav Screen squeak when raising and minor vent rattle.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	30000	0	Timing chain wear customer satisfaction program
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Puerto Rico
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	51000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	51000	0	Front Struts replaced and problem with front alignment.

Cadillac CTS in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009		0	Replaced ignition switch
Jul	2011		0	moonroof leaking interior getting wet
Jul	2012	10000	0	Constant moonroof leaks
Oct	2012	10300	0	TAPED THE MOONROOF WITH MASKING TAPE. PLAN TO SELL THIS PIECE OF SHIT !!!!!!
Mar	2013	11000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	9000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	9000	0	loose driver's seat..separated from track
Feb	2011	9000	0	I reported excessive seat motion again,they replaced the track and used different fastening bolts(TSB). sunroof trim plate squeak fixed re-do of sunroof creak
Oct	2011	12000	0	sunroof creak..trim ring replaced and special tape applied Could not turn key past ACC setting or totally turn off and lock ignition..XM failed at same time. They opened the steering wheel housing and found loose wire. Repairing this fixed the keyless ignition. fog lights misaimed
Jun	2012	15000	0	Sunroof creak recurred. New sunroof frame installed. Dealer voluntarily suggested Lemon Law buyback or replacement.
Aug	2012	16000	0	LEMON law replacement

Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	5000		First odometer entry
May	2011	6700	0	clean roof drains seat belt attachment fell apart
Oct	2011	8700	0	left headlight bucket condensation
Feb	2012	11000	75	driver's door safety switch. two trips to order parts then correct.
May	2012	11000	0	interior flooded - water leaks out of dome light - standing water in drivers and pass. compartment. dealer removed lights - mats - seats and dry cleaned everything both drains plugged replaced right front drain - shampooed dash and interior.
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in South Africa
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	27900		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	29320	0	Engine Warning light came on during long trip (3000km). Performance was not effected. Problem was a sensor for the throttle system was stuck in the "open" position- it is supposed to re-set after three starts but did'nt. Sensor re-set.
Mar	2013	54560		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	38000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	43000	0	Rubbing noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced. Passenger power lumbar assembly replaced.

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Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	24000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	31000	0	Cylinder 4 misfire. Dealer replaced coil pack and spark plug on cylinder 4. Warranty work.
Jun	2012	37000	200	Brake chatter. New front dura stop pads, all 4 rotors resurfaced.
Nov	2012	40000	0	Oxygen Sensor malfunction. Replaced.
Mar	2013	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	23560		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	24180	0	Crackling of sunroof

Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	36000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	44000	195	Steering rack replaced due to excessive noise Cleaned intake manifold None - dealer reported failure and replaced under warranty
Jan	2013	49000	0	Engine coil #6 replaced - error code P0306
Mar	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in North Dakota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010		0	Catalytic Converter Replacement Complete Exhaust System Replacement. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement.
Feb	2011		0	Oxygen sensor replacement, Windshield washer pump replacement Catalytic Converter Replaced, Oxidation
Feb	2013	42000	0	Rear exhaust converters, exhaust seals, catalytic converter drivers side, front and rear drivers O2 banks, skid plate, drivers side muffler, 1 spark plug

Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	33000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	34000	0	Car needed a charge in my garage - battery very low. Brought car to dealer - dealer diagnosed battery failing - replaced battery - end of problem
Nov	2011	34500	0	Automatic door locks not opening the doors to enter the vehicle. Problem intermittent and increasing in frequency
Jul	2012	37300	0	Keyless entry system - # 2 key fob intermittent. Replaced fob.
Mar	2013	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	13000	0	console squeak, driver side, near transmission selector. tightened and added insulation to prevent flex. premature leather wear driver seat side bolster. ordered replacement part
May	2011	15000	0	Driver seat back was re-skinned due to premature wear on side bolster. Clock defective. Will only work when car running. Cannot keep time. Entire bezel ordered as it is one piece unit.
Jun	2011	16000	0	Clock replaced. Started to intermittently work again within 2 days. Causes short in center stack at times. All illumination and function in center stack ceases to function, but will "reset" within 5 minutes.
Aug	2011	16000	0	GM stated dealer used incorrect part for clock/console replacement, so dealer replaced with identical 'different' part.
Sep	2011	16000	0	Car went into limp mode at 45, engine shut down at 25. Towed to dealer. Codes P0089, P0087 & P0627. Sealed fuse panel in trunk loose connection, replaced under warranty.
Jan	2012	18300	0	SES light went on after FE went down, engine loped slightly at idle, and there was a hesitation after gear change in light throttle. Engine threw code P000D. Bank 2 exhaust cam actuator issue, Actuator replaced.
Mar	2012	19000	0	Driver power seat failed. Caused heated seat to fail on driver and passenger side as well. Module under seat failed and was replaced. Fixed all issues.
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	11000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	12000	0	Third visit to dealer for same problem. Main console power failed resulting in no AC, no radio/nav/cd, no defrost front/back, no ipod.
Jun	2011	16000	0	Total failure of accessory control consel...no a/c control, no audio, no GPS, etc.
Jul	2011	17700	0	I previously reported unresolved repairs to the main consel. Problem finally located at a main electrical junction in trunk, near battery. An electrical connection was not secure causing intermitent or total power failure. Repaired!
Dec	2012	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	4000	0	Check engine light went on. Told it was ignition misfiring. Told ignition coil was bad, so they replaced it. Manual drive clutch had a bad sensor whereby the system couldn't tell if the clutch was engaged.
May	2010	9000	0	rattle in the manual gear shifter (like a nut was loose in the knob) Trip 2 was to fix the rattle for which I took the car in to the shop at Trip 1. auxiliary coolant fan was not working
Jun	2010	9000	0	shop replaced auxiliary coolant fan.
Sep	2010	13000	0	Loose nut in the stick shift knob. Dealer replaced the stick shift knob.
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

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Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	11000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	18500	0	Dealer replaced rear brake calipers and pads under TSB warranty to eliminate squeal during stops
Oct	2009		0	squealing rear brakes, repaired by replacing pads and caliper bracket per TSB
Sep	2012	41000	0	front right wheel bearing was replaced under factory warranty
Apr	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	21700		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	23960	0	Clicking sound, top of engine. Major repair under warranty new camshaft, lower block internal parts/sensors replaced approx $3500.00 repair. Still have to resolve excessive oil consumption, a liter every 800 km.
Sep	2011	24800	0	Clear headlight lens Driver side fogging up. Replaced under warranty
Mar	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

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Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	51000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	54000	700	At speeds 70+ while turning the rear end will start to balance side to side, giving the feeling of loosing control. Dealer changed rear shocks, same problem but starts at 80+ mph.
Dec	2012	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012		650	Diagnosis + change of door handle and microswitches on driver's side.
Mar	2013	111600	1500	micro switches in both doors handles failed. Car did not lock when shifter on "Drive".

Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	14000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	19000	0	Sold with rear parcel shelf rattle for which there is a TSB repair if taken to the dealer.

Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	13000	0	The ignition lock would not turn off with the key in it. The lock was jammed. Took it to the local Buick dealership late in the day, they agreed to take it even though they don't sell Cadillacs. They replaced the lock and returned car the next day.
Nov	2010	23000	0	Car was hesitating and felt like a slipping clutch - turned out to be low engine oil affecting oil pressure on timing belt tensioner. Oil life remaining was 39%, but engine oil was severely low - no warning light or other indication.
Jun	2011	29000	0	Output shaft from the transmission into the transfer case splines were completely sheared off. Car could not move. We were on a long road trip when it happened. Not too happy about it, but Cadillac was good about fixing and getting back.
Apr	2012	38700	0	Leak from transmission or transfer case - this car has had transmission problems - third time to a dealer for transmission issues. 1st was a failure, 2nd followup repair, 3rd leaking oil.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Cadillac CTS in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	49000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	49500	0	Vehicle has a couple of vibrations which are in the process of being diagnosed. Transmission output shaft and transfer case input shaft were both stripped. I don't know if it was related, but one of the vibrations was resolved with this repair.
Mar	2013	57000	200	Starter was replaced Leaky grommet on deck lid license plate holder was replaced.

Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	19000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	20000	0	front differential leak at cover
Dec	2012	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Cadillac CTS in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	29000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	31000	347	vibration in vehicle you can hear it in the cabin (a droning sound) at appox 43MPH to 52MPH, there is a slight vibration in the steering wheel mostly a noise in cabin
Jan	2011	36000	68	Recall for ignition cylinder binding-was replaced, oil changed tire rotation,1/28/2011

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Cadillac CTS in Alaska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	35000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	36000	0	The center console kept going dead. The fix was a new code downloaded to it

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