10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,552 miles

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problem #8

Dec 072008

CTS

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle displayed multiple failures over the last couple of months. The vehicle would shut off without warning. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. He attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The contact heard a ticking noise coming from the engine during this time and was unable to remove the keys from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced at the cost of $106. While driving home after the repair, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined that the a sensor failed. The vehicle is currently at the repair shop. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 36,300.

- Homestead , FL, USA

problem #7

Nov 012006

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
Purchased the car used in January 2005. Electrical problems, car shut down at will going 5 miles per hour or 65 miles per hour. Stabilizing message come on, service stabilizing system, throttle body needs service. Had serviced 4 times still doing the same thing. Condition resulting replacing wiring harness. $2,000. Car is a 2003 with approx 70,000 miles.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #6

Jun 152007

CTS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts (the contact was not sure if model was correct). While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. He pulled over and was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that there was a problem with the computer, which caused the vehicle to stall. The dealer replaced the computer. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 29,500. The number of cylinders, engine size, VIN, and powertrain information were unavailable.

- Allen Park, MI, USA

problem #5

Jan 012003

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
I am and have been experiencing numerous failures with my vehicle. I have contacted GM numerous times beginning approximately a few months after I purchased the vehicle to inform them that the vehicle is defective, only to be told my vehicle is out of warranty, so they refuse to fix it or give my one that is not defective. My vehicle is still defective to this date.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #4

Sep 112006

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
When driving at varying speeds the stability system comes on, disengaging the cruise control if on, and jerking the vehicle to the left. Took the vehicle to dealer for repair, but situation not resolved. The stability system engaged message comes on at an average of every 2 minutes.

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #3

Nov 292004

CTS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,940 miles
The consumer experienced an electrical defect. Headlights, dashboard, and other illumination components worked intermittently. Also, battery had to be replaced.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #2

Mar 292003

CTS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Low coolant message three times in my Cadillac Cts dic. Dealer found nothing wrong, but added antifreeze every time. Antifreeze under the car took to dealer, antifreeze leaking from oil cooler plate. Car would not start even after a jump. Needed new ignition relay and battery.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 032002

CTS

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was at a complete stop with foot on brakes, and it accelerated at a high speed.*akconsumer had stopped with foot on the brakes. The vehicle speeded up and consumer had to cut the vehicle off to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found nothing wrong. The vehicle is also experiencing electrical problems.

- Morgan City, LA, USA