3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,800 miles

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problem #3

Jun 152018

CTS-V

  • 38,900 miles
My 2011 Cts-V rear differential has now failed for the second time. First off, my car has been babied and extremely well taken care of. The differential first failed at approximately 17,500 miles and now this second time at approximately 38,900 miles. Both times the differential has started to make whining and/or growling noises that progressively get worse. My dealership replaced the first one and has had the second one back ordered now for 2 months (none in inventory & no estimated shipment). This is a well reported issue (109 occurrences found on line) for these cars. Why has Cadillac not issued a recall and affected a fix" what are the NHTSA investigation results"

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 242018

CTS-V

  • 56,000 miles
My Cts-V currently has 56,000 miles and very well cared for. My problem started at 25, xxx miles with a rear seal leak, it was replaced by dealer and 9 months later started leaking again. After the 4th trip to the dealer, they are now telling me it's the rear differential that is a 'known issue' (with recalls on the earlier Cts-V's for the same problems) that needs to be replaced. The problem is there are no rear differentials! GM has discontinued the part ( my car is 6 1/2 years old and they made this car through 2015 and GM says the part is discontinued! the dealership has informed me that the care is 'unsafe' to drive and suggest I pick the car up on a flat bed truck and take back home and garage it.

- Longview, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 142017

CTS-V

  • 18,500 miles
Please know the car is in mint condition and has never been in an accident. This is my dream car and stays well kept in my garage. It only has 19,500 miles on it. Rear differential whines or howls between 40-70mpg when under light load (like cruising or using cruise control) in 4th, 5th, and 6th gear.

- Lynn Haven, FL, USA