2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,140 miles

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problem #7

Aug 242012

CTS

  • Manual transmission
  • 20,000 miles
This 2006 Cadillac Cts is a 6 pspd manual transmission, all other gears work except reverse. This vehicle only has about 20,100 miles which is consistent with less than 2 years of using a vehicle. I was told by the auto dept at GM on maui they will not be paying for the repairs and the problem was the wear and tear in the shift assembly had to be changed. A month later I attempted to get this fixed by the same auto department and was informed they don't have a company that manufactures the parts (part no 1526075) and they cannot find this part anywhere. I believe this is a defect in the shift assembly part and feel GM should have this shift assembly part recalled. Checks made on the web revealed that there are numerous complaints about this same issue on "Cadillac.com" and "autopartsfair.com".

- Kihei, HI, USA

problem #6

Aug 062012

CTS

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a loud noise under the vehicle and the vehicle began to shake abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to an inspection station. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the drive shaft coupler was damaged and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but was still damaged. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the entire drive shaft needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Fort Gordon, GA, USA

problem #5

Jul 122011

CTS

  • 40,000 miles
Failure of rear differential rear axle seals

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #4

Jan 012010

CTS

  • 31,250 miles
2006 Cadillac Cts-V differential problem.

- West Linn Oregon, OR, USA

problem #3

Nov 022008

CTS

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud grinding noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the rear axle pinion. The seal and fluid were replaced in the vehicle. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07V589000 (power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure still persists. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 45,000.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #2

Feb 102008

CTS

  • 15,545 miles
Four (4) attempts to correct drive train issues (limited slip differential).

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 272006

CTS 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 1,487 miles
1. was driving my black 2006 Cts V with 1,486 miles on it home from getting food when it stopped working. I turned the car off and tried to make it go. It wouldn't go. Had the car towed to crestview Cadillac. 2. the dealer said that my rear differential failed. They claim that I must have been drag racing the car which I have never done even once. They claim to have found traction compound and they are telling me that my tires are near bald. 3. dealer would not warranty the car. They had to replace the rear differential and the right axle.

- Walnut, CA, USA