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2005 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 223 repairs.
2005 Cadillac CTS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 133 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Cadillac CTS
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| Cadillac CTS in Arkansas, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201167000 miUS $300 | Rear end was making bad noise when turning, they said the rear end clutches were not holding and there was no warrenty left. They flushed and put new fluid and additive costing 300.00 and it did not help. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Oct 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201495000 mi | Bad file injector 6 | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200717000 mi | Clutch pedal return spring broke. Needed to replace clutch pedal assembly. Driver's seat motor shorted out, stuck in the all the way back position. Motor replaced. | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States Jul 2008 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 201254300 miUS $25 | Check engine light came on. Code read large leak in fuel vapor return system. Usually means bad gas cap. Replace cap with genuine GM part. Fixed. | ||
| May 201255600 miUS $816 | Right front strut developed rubber to metal noise when warm. Part still worked but noise embarrassing. Dealer was going to put 1 strut on with me paying. Thought they should be put on in pairs as the new struts came with new springs. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2008 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Sep 200952080 miC $400 | Broken spring valve | ||
| Oct 200952080 miC $3000 | Oil pump failed. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20083300 mi | Rear differential drained and fuild. | ||
| Mar 200830000 mi | Leaking rear differential seal. | ||
| Dec 200833000 miUS $200 | Front suspension noise when cold going over bumps. They replaced the bushings. Two days later, sound is back. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201391500 miUS $200 | Replaced motor/trans mounts and oil pressure sensor. | ||
| May 201498000 mi | Replaced sway bar bushings Replaced both front wheel bearings. Right side had slight play. | ||
| Mar 2015110000 miUS $130 | replaced starter | ||
| Sep 2015116000 miUS $40 | Ball joint on passenger side tie rod end broke. | ||
| Feb 2016117000 miUS $470 | Vibration at 70mph. New driveshaft center bearing and clean/regrease rear CV | ||
| May 2016120000 miUS $550 | Rear differential replaced, it has been whining for over a year. Did not fail, preemptive upgrade. | ||
| Sep 2016124000 miUS $75 | Slight misfire. Changed plugs and wires | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201599000 miUS $247 | Alternator mad noise that sounded like power steering pump. Failure analysis found bad rear bearing in alternator. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Apr 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jul 201699000 miUS $160 | Engine mounts replaced, one completely failed, the other partially failed. | ||
| Jul 201799000 miUS $300 | Rear differential axle seal failed. Shop replaced seal. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Mar 200826000 mi | Replace radiator also known TSB, but was noticed by owner first. Reported wheel hop issue to dealer, dealer ordered parts. | ||
| Apr 200827000 mi | Installed rear end bushings. Car still has clunk in rear end during on / off throttle situations, dealer ordered rear bushings to be replaced. Replaced horn. | ||
| Jun 200828000 mi | Replaced upper differential bushing; still clunking noise when shifting. Vehicle has major engine vibration on shutdown. Dealer refused to replace motor mounts because I am not the original owner of the vehicle and therefore they cannot prove how the vehicle was maintained prior to my ownership! | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Arizona, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200856000 miUS $100 | Radiator leak and repair. Front end whining, possibly power steering pump. Not repaired. Replaced 1 motor mount. This has been a recurring problem and have now had 5 mounts replaced in 3.5 years. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Alabama, United States May 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201095000 mi | Intermittent problem with throttle position vs. accelerator pedal position, sending engine into reduced power mode. Multiple components replaced without success. Returned car to me with ticket still open. Awaiting additional parts. | ||
| Jul 201095000 mi | Car became undrivable with constant CEL and reduced power mode. After several parts were replaced without solving the problem, extensive rewiring of the throttle position control system wiring harness resolved the issue. | ||
| Aug 201097000 miUS $600 | Both engine mounts had leaked fluid. One was in two pieces with only the safety interlock holding them together. GM data indicates that the other failed unit had been replaced once before. Replaced both mounts with aftermarket units. | ||
| Mar 2011103000 miUS $300 | Slight play in steering response noticed. Replaced outer tie-rod ends in steering. Solved problem. | ||
| Jun 2013130000 miUS $950 | Steering rack seal failed. Replaced with remanufactured item. | ||
| Aug 2013132000 miUS $250 | Replaced failed alternator. | ||
| Mar 2015145000 miUS $2200 | replaced all differential mounting bushings replaced transmission mount replace rear upper control arms- bushings were shot; replaced rear toe control rod bushings, both sides | ||
| Dec 2015147000 mi | Replaced throttle body & associated wiring harness. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Kansas, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 200831000 miUS $600 | Oil temperature sensor wiring. | ||
| Mar 201047477 mi | Power Steering pump replaced rear Sway bar replaced Motor mount failed Rear axle and pinion seals replaced Rear-end Pinon Seal replaced Rear-end Axle Seals replaced Replaced Power Steering Pump replaced rear sway bar | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Apr 201049200 miUS $140 | Pinion seal had slight leak. It was like that for over one year, and I finally found time to take it in. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2017169000 miUS $1400 | Driveshaft causing vibrations. Non-serviceable. CV joint outer race galled. New driveshaft installed. Left rear wheel bearing TPMS replacement on 2 wheels | ||
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States May 2007 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 200711000 mi | Intermittent Nav and satellite radio no function. | ||
| Dec 200712000 mi | Followup visit to have the XM mudule and Nav/Audio head replaced. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200715599 mi | Warranty repair of right rear sail (c-pillar) panel since a little loose. | ||
| Nov 200855000 mi | Sunroof not functioning since uninstalled from CPU. Coolant low second time in 2 months. Was topped off orig by dealer, I suggested this time they check for a leak due to frequency of low coolant warning. They found crack in radiator and replaced. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 200833000 mi | Replaced entire differential carrier assembly because original was whining. | ||
| Aug 200835000 mi | Air Conditioner condensation drain hose was clogged, causing water to drip onto floor in front passenger side of vehicle. Put car on lift and cleaned clogged hose. No charge. | ||
| Sep 201048000 miUS $221 | Engine oil pressure sender needed replacement. Front rubber spoiler was refastened with new fasteners. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Kentucky, United States Nov 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20059300 mi | Rear differential replaced | ||
| Oct 200616500 miUS $3200 | Rear differential and both halfshafts replaced | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200723000 mi | four new wheels, steering pump whine, bad navigation unit, pealing paint on radio, drivetrain slop, rattle in exhaust, fautly center consel...that's all! | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Dec 2006 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jun 200938000 miUS $100 | Brake line, excellent service, excellent tech, Vera Cadillac in Pembroke Pines, FL is the best!!! | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 201049000 mi | excess oil consumption | ||
| Jan 2011 | excessive oil consumption. Was burning one qt every 800miles. I traded the car. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Missouri, United States - Sep 2008 | |||
| Sep 200870000 miUS $5200 | Timing chain jumped because of faulty timing chain stretch causing severe cylinder head damage. Replaced entire valve train and cat convertor. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 2009105000 miUS $680 | Leaking transmission fluid. | ||
| Oct 2009106000 miUS $1600 | Sensor to regulate fuel & air mixture malfunctioning. Assembly to hold spark plugs in place needed replacing. | ||
| Apr 2010109000 miUS $200 | Rear interior panel fell off and needed replacing. Front struts at end of life | ||
| Jul 2010112000 miUS $1400 | Hoses broke causing the engine to overheat. | ||
| May 2011119700 miUS $900 | Shifter was slowly moving to the side, making it almost impossible to shift into reverse. Replacement with new shifter resolved the issue. | ||
| Jun 2014144000 miUS $120 | Hood release cable snapped, needed replacing. | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Maryland, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014110000 miUS $786 | Coil number 3 failed and mis-fired replaced all plugs and coil 3. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012105000 miUS $1400 | Muffler Assembly worn out. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014136000 mi | The engine burned oil. I was adding about 1 quart every two weeks. (Approx 500 miles per week of driving). | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014110000 miUS $188 | Replacement of both front Struts and sway-bar kits. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 2017138000 miUS $500 | I needed a transmission fluid change, front right wheel bearing and a radiator cap | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012110000 miUS $300 | transmission grinded due to the lack of care | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016169000 mi | Remote trunk lock activator failed and was draining the battery. Replaced battery drained by failing trunk lock activator. | ||
| Sep 2017180000 miUS $130 | I replaced front rotors and pads | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 20152000 miUS $400 | Gear shifter repaired Transmission mount replaced . Mechanic said it would fix problem I was having with the car jerking from the rear end but that was not the problem. | ||
| Sep 20152000 miUS $240 | Cracked flywheel Bearing Engine replaced in May Differential Bushing Front wheel axle repaired | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 2016134000 miUS $120 | Replaced leaking brake hoses | ||
| Jun 2016136000 miUS $70 | Key fob stopped working. Bought new one from amazon, had it programmed locally. | ||
| Nov 2016138100 miUS $50 | replace calliper bracket. | ||
| Jun 2018145000 miUS $145 | Had to replace the battery. It's an odd size. The cheapest (most affordable) one I could find was at Oreilly Still it was almost $150. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Kentucky, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jan 201681000 miUS $150 | Ignition coil on cyl 2 went out at 81k miles. Was going to cost $610 with labor but I got the extended warranty to cover it. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015103540 miC $855 | Car has FE 3 suspension replaced rear shocks,only available from GM. Cost was $855.00 parts labor and tax. | ||
| Oct 2015107260 mi | Radiator leaked antifreeze and transmission fluid car would not move. Traded this piece of GM junk after 1100.00 in repairs for a Toyota Venza and now have a car that is reliable.No more GM junk for me. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010141000 mi | Rear passenger window mechanism broke. Replaced it myself. Also, instrument cluster died. Repaired and replaced it myself. Can't afford Cadillac repair costs. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Excessive oil consumption. Oil catch can installed so excessive oil sucked in from the crankcase doesn't foul spark plugs. Added STP to gas to decarbonize rings and combustion chamber. Premature spark plug deterioration. I removed the upper plenum & replaced two coils (#1 & #3) along with all of the spark plugs. | ||
| May 2015156860 miC $350 | Left outer tie-rod broke while driving. Replace both outer rod & one bent inner tie rod my self. Parts I use are or new AC Delco rods with grease jerts. Both outer tie rod where change at 110,000km by the dealer using AC Delco none jert rods | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Indiana, United States Aug 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Sep 20089000 mi | Stress crack in windshield-replaced under warranty Sunoof control knob had peeled-replaced under warranty | ||
| May 201469000 miUS $324 | Rerplaced one fuel injector due to missing | ||
| Oct 201474300 miUS $306 | Replaced another fuel injector | ||
| Mar 201577000 miUS $218 | Coil melted and had to be replaced. | ||
| May 201578100 miUS $240 | Had to replace injector | ||
| Dec 201583000 miUS $309 | Replace fuel injector | ||
| May 201685300 miUS $228 | Replaced coil | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Louisiana, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 200931500 mi | Day before 4 yrs. of OEM Cadillac warranty expiration (7-8-05), brought CTS in for defective leather drivers side seat assembly-Both bottom and back panels. Protective finish had worn off and material was absorbing any dies from clothing. Day before 4 yrs. of OEM Cadillac warranty expiration (7-8-05), brought CTS in for defective leather drivers side seat assembly-Both bottom and back panels. Protective finish had worn off and material was absorbing any dies from clothing. | ||
| Sep 200932000 mi | Drivers' leather seat turning "blue". Warranty replacement of both bottom and back leather covers! | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2009111724 miC $858 | Left rear Wheel Hub. (bearing was torn) | ||
| Mar 2009100068 miC $45 | sunroof switch | ||
| Apr 2009102300 miC $670 | transmission line blew! | ||
| Jun 2009107384 miC $158 | Diagnose transmission problem | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201049000 mi | Rattle in sunroof/shade | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Kuwait May 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 200725420 mi | Banging noise from under steering wheel on uneven roads. Fixed. Multiple squeaks and rattles, not fixed. Some times, while driving my RPM fluctuates when my foot in off the gas (goes up and down by itself). I didn't see this happening after I got my car back. When my gear shifts while driving I can feel a Hit between shifts they told me they changed some part from the rear area that causes this. It was gone for couple of weeks after I pickup my car but now it's back again. When folding my side mirrors I hear a noise (my side mirror is folded electrically not manual)… they changed them both with new ones... When cold I can feel my engine shake and it goes away when the engine is warm. They told me that it's normal since my car now considered OLD. The handling is not firm as before and I can feel some gap when steering… they didn't find any thing and I'm still having the problem.. I hear whine noise coming from the rear area as if someone is blowing on an empty bottle specially if my rpm @2000 and I'm going 40KM, I can hear it well at night… they didn't fix this and I'm still having the problem.. I noticed my engine cover is scratched on the top front and that indicated that it's touching the hood inner bedding.. They will order a new hood bedding since they're out of stock . Squeaking noise coming from my front doors while driving and it turned out it's coming from my door strikes and since they were out of stock they had to order them and sine I didn't have the time to come back again I had to wait till the next service (40K When riding a big road bump I hear squeaking / scratching sound coming from my front shocks, they said they had the shock replaced on the 20,000KM so it's not possible they're damaged this fast. I'm still having this problem.. | ||
| Feb 200831000 mi | During Sep 2007 I suffered from "Banging noise from under steering wheel on uneven roads" and it was fixed, but then I started to experience a squeaking sound instead the banging. It turned out the previous fix was not done properly and some parts under . The same problem I had in Sep 2007 "I noticed my engine cover is scratched on the top front and that indicated that it's touching the hood inner bedding. They will order a new hood bedding since they're out of stock" until now they didn’t get the part. In the early morning when cold I can hear a scratching noise coming from my front suspension when I go over a speed bump. "Squeaking noise coming from my front doors while driving and it turned out it's coming from my door strikes" part was orderd and replaced. The same problem i had in Sep 2007: "The handling is not firm as before and I can feel some gap when steering… they didn't find any thing and I'm still having the problem..." | ||
| Mar 200831000 mi | Dealer called me to notify me that the part I was waiting for since Sep 07 has arrived, but while the car in the shop they told me that the part they've got was defected so they need to backorder the part …. | ||
| May 200832860 mi | Finally the engine cover bedding I was waiting for since Sep07 has been installed. On uneven roads my brake paddle makes noise. They tighten the clippers, brake paddle, and changes a plastic button behind the paddle. Now it's 60% better. 65% of the time my left HID low beam light Vibrates. It's notable at night and if I'm behind another vehicle at traffic light. I mentioned this problem at least 3 times now but all they did is tighten the bulb. The problem is still there. The rear view mirror vibrates while driving and it gets worse if I'm listening to music. They ordered a replacement part. | ||
| Jun 200834100 mi$50 | Finally figured out the problem with the HID vibration, the left side bumper was loss and almost going to fall a part. The plastic clips that hold the bumper in place was broken. They replaced 10 clips. Can't notice any vibration since. Clicking/rattling sound from the engine area (I think), when RPM ~2000 & speed ~30 miles. Sound volume ascends with gas & suddenly disappears when shifts gear. Don't hear it on N or P just on Drive. Not the whining that comes from the differential. Some times after I come back to my car and open the door I can clearly smell the cooling liquid coming from the inside of my car. It turns out water pump is leaking and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 200834100 mi | The "Dynamo" the part which generates electricity went bad and it had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 200837200 mi | My front HIDs, interior lights, A/C LCD flicker. It almost goes away when I press on the gas paddle. They updated the car software system and it's ok now. My RPM fluctuate on idle. They acknowledge the problem but they don’t know how to fix it. They informed GM-USA since many customers complained about this problem. The back of the driver seat is loose. They order the part. I brought my car for the regular maintenance and they informed me that my RR axle is damaged and have been replaced under warranty | ||
| Nov 200837820 mi | The part that was ordered for the back seat has arrived and installed. The rear view mirror part has arrived and was installed. | ||
| Jun 200945880 mi | The dealer called to inform me that the drive shaft that been previously ordered has arrived and need to be installed. They installed it. | ||
| Sep 200947740 mi$105 | RL window motor was replaced due to the window going down and wouldn't roll up. | ||
| Aug 201054040 mi$100 | The steering wheel felt off balance so I took it to the shop where they did the alignment plus changed the rubber on the tie rods. | ||
| May 201156420 mi$3000 | L&R front absorber replaced, Lower arms replaced, and bushes Engine mount replaced. transmission mount replaced. Differential gasket replaced. | ||
| May 201266840 mi$1725 | L&R front shock absorber replaced, upper arms replaced, and bushes the coil of cylinder 1 & 5 went bad and the car start to shake at stop | ||
| Apr 201372120 mi$1050 | Engine light blinking & car start jerking on stop. Replaced coil #2,4,6. ECM model, and fuel injector #6 | ||
| Dec 201375020 mi$215 | noise when shifting gears. Gear lever repleased | ||
| Sep 201480600 mi$1250 | engine make making making noise and turns off on first cold start, few second later it's normal. They found "misfire due a sticky valves, carbon spark plug. Performed top engine and engine carb tune up conditioner" according to the invoice. i noticed i'm losing coolant water more than normal with no sign of leakage. they replaced radiator outlet o ring. they informed me the suspension needs to be replaced, and stabiliser bushings worn and cracked. RL door cant open form outside. actuator stuck, needs to be replaced. upper dashboard crack and become three separate piacess. | ||
| Mar 201581840 mi | needed suspension work RL door actuator stuck upper dashboard cracked | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Minnesota, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 200739124 mi | Low coolant warning. Many tests were run without any conclusions. Coolant was topped off. Also, rear diff whine fixed with rearend rebuild due to needing new bearings. Third fix was trunk struts were replaced due to poor performance. | ||
| Jul 200846000 mi | Oil consumption, they 'soaked' the cylinders with a cleanser to remove carbon from the engine and changed the oil as part of the procedure. | ||
| Nov 200851000 mi | Piston rings, valve seals, and all engine gaskets replaced due to oil consumption issue. Now after 1500 miles there is no oil loss. | ||
| Jul 200960000 mi | Rear passenger sail panel fell off. Panel broke due to having windows open on the freeway. Stereo would forget it was on a preset radio station and only manual tuning would remind it where it was. Radio replaced. Cadillac logo fell off of wheel center cap. Center cap replaced. Cruise control will randomly turn off when pressing the coast button, this is much more common in cold weather. Mechanic couldn't replicate the problem so nothing was done. | ||
| Dec 201078000 mi | Oil pressure sensor short circuit. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201393200 mi | unknown whirring noise, usually when feathering the accelerator and car in 20 mph range, and 40mph range. Dealer could not hear the noise, and therefore did nothing to fix - for the 5th time over 2 year period. | ||
| Aug 201394600 mi | Same noise problem as before. Now diagnosed as needing rear differential replacement. Has been replaced - still seems to be same problem. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Louisiana, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 200920000 mi | Replaced Rear Sagging Air Bag Trim Covers. Replaced Stick Shift Peeling Trim Cover Plate. Replaced Stiff Trunk Struts. Replaced Broken Rear Bumper Clips. Refinished Driver's Seat Cracked Bottom Leather-Left Side. | ||
| Sep 200921000 mi | "Pre-Owned CTS developed rear end noise when turning hard RL in FR. Dealer added new diff. lube + additive, worked for 2 months...then noise came back. Dealer replaced grinding Slip Clutches on both sides, now Very Quiet in Any hard turning! | ||
| Mar 201024000 mi | Service StabilitySteeringBrake Warning appeared on DIC. Dealer replaced malfunctioning computer and had to reprogram performance parameters. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200974000 miUS $2500 | Rear end in this car started making noise below 45 mph and turns out the pinion gear and driveshaft were bad. Pretty poor for a car rear end to die so quickly. Dealer was no help and went to a private shop but got stuck using all Cady parts instead rebui | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012111000 miUS $6000 | No warning Engine locked up ..timing chains failed scattered metal debris throughout oil ruined bearings | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Arizona, United States Nov 2006 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Apr 200719000 mi | Car's information center would randomly/intermittently lose various setting's and power windows became inoperative. Problem diagnosed as a shorted drivers window switch control cluster. Cluster replaced, no problems since. | ||
| Jan 200829000 mi | Left rear window track/guide broke, window would roll up and stay up. | ||
| Sep 200838000 mi | Right rear window track/guide broke, window would not roll up and stay up. Successful repair. Drivers power seat binding when moved. Successful repair. Right front turn signal not working. Sucessful repair. | ||
| Mar 200946000 mi | Had oil leak at front engine seal. Had fluid leak from rear axle housing. Fog light relay sticking. Fog lights would not extingush when turned off. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 201165000 mi | Clunking noise coming from rear end when shifting from park to reverse or from reverse to drive. Replaced drive shaft, problem still there. Replaced both right and left rear upper control arms with bushing attached as one part. With the car elevated and brakes applied while raising the RPM's the rear wheels were jumping when put in reverse or drive. Clunking noise remained. Replaced differential carrier assembly. $1.525.63 Clunking noise is still heard in the rear end when shifting from reverse to drive or park to reverse. Clunking noise remains unresolved. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201064000 miUS $100 | ABS, Traction Control sensor went bad. Front hub had to be replaced. Also replaced deck lid struts. All repairs covered under warranty minus $100.00 deductible. | ||
| Jun 201176000 miUS $100 | Trans. pan leak. Replaced gasket | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010 | excessive oil consumption. 3rd time in shop as getting worse. Running oil consumption test. | ||
| Apr 201056000 mi | Oil consumption now at 2 quarts in 1500 miles. Dealer giving run around. Says Cadillac are known for oil consumption. What a bunch of BS. Still doing oil consumption test. | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201060140 miC $140 | Worn lower tie rod end on driver's side front wheel. Nothing dramatic. Was left over from the previous owner's neglect. | ||
| Jun 201171920 miC $30 | One of the rear brake caliper slide pins was seized. Removed it, cleaned it, greased it, reinstalled. | ||
| Aug 2013106020 miC $200 | A bushing on the rear differential was worn and needed replacement. | ||
| Nov 2014118420 miC $190 | Sway bar end links completely worn and sway bar was able to move freely. End links replaced, all good. | ||
| Jul 2015127500 miC $40 | Replaced failed gas springs that assist lifting/support weight of the hood and trunk lid. One spring for the hood, two for the trunk lid. Parts were purchased at a separate time and did not factor into the repair cost. | ||
| Sep 2015129580 miC $120 | Worn bushings made it extremely difficult to shift into reverse gear. Replaced a pair of bushings on the shift arm. | ||
| Aug 2016133580 miC $400 | First visit - recharged the AC system. Suspected slow leak. Found afterwards that the leak was major. Second visit - discovered a pinhole in the high pressure refrigerant aluminum tubing. Welded to repair. | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada May 2006 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Mar 20068680 mi | Radio failed, no radio, no onStar, unable to shut it off or change display. Radio replaced at dealership under warranty | ||
| Mar 200711780 mi | Radio failed again on trip. No radio, onStar, or ability to change display. Radio replaced again under warranty at dealer. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012108800 miUS $2200 | Torque converter, reseal transmission, drive shaft. | ||
| Dec 2012118000 miUS $470 | The headlight went out. Cadillac during these years anyway send their customers onto huge repair jobs for the most minor of repairs. Any other car I would of bought a headlight and installed it. | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
| Cadillac CTS in Alabama, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201752000 miUS $1550 | Shifter was loose, replaced shifter. Check coolant notification kept popping up even after an oil change with inspection. Thermal sensor housing replaced. | ||
2005 Cadillac CTS 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200726000 mi | Coolant leak, repaired and returned within hours. | ||
| Oct 200737000 mi | Paint chipping off navigation system buttons. Replacment Nav system does not work right, dealer ordered new software. Trunk would not lock. | ||
| Apr 200840000 mi | New Headlamps, lenses were failing. Power steering hose leak, new hose. Rattle in center console. South Coast Cadillac (formerly Nabors Cadillac) did a great job as usual. | ||
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