10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,625 miles

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problem #4

May 212013

CTS

  • 47,500 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. While attempting to close the trunk manually, it rapidly closed down. The contact was concerned for their safety and stated that it could cause injuries. Due to the distance and the contact's handicap, the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,500.

- Sanfrancisco, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 012014

CTS 6-cyl

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while removing an object out of the trunk, the trunk closed on the contacts back independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact sustained injuries to her back but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 04/29/16

- Argle, TX, USA

problem #2

May 012012

CTS

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the trunk cylinders failed to hold the trunk open. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The contact sustained head and hand injuries due to the failure, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the trunk cylinders needed to be repaired or replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

problem #1

Jul 052010

CTS

  • 24,000 miles
Truck lid slams down. Almost knocked me out.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA