2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,188 miles

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2009 Cadillac CTS brakes problems

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2009 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments

problem #8

Oct 012023

CTS

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Severe and sudden malfunction of the ABS/Stabilitrak system at 45MPH causing loss of directional control of the vehicle. Failure caused by disintegration/cracking of ABS/HUB RELUCTOR RINGS, feeding incorrect wheel speeds to stability system. This failure caused a total loss of power, vehicle veering right despite full left steering input, ABS activation continuously (increasing stopping distance). Vehicle exited road due to loss of control.

- Deep River, CT, USA

problem #7

Feb 232024

CTS

  • miles
The all wheel drive link is not working. This causes the stabilitrac and abs to go out leaving only rear wheel drive. With very little weight in the rear of the car, it is very difficult to drive in snow or rain conditions as the car slides very easily. This is the 2nd time it's happened.

- Milwaukee , WI, USA

problem #6

Jan 012010

CTS

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that there had been multiple failures with the vehicle ever since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken back and forth several times to mcelwain motor car company Chevrolet (812 beaver ave, ellwood city, pa 16117, (724) 824-1223) due to the wheels, wheel bearings, and brake system corroding. The contact had not utilized the emergency brake out of fear that it may not work when needed. Also, the service engine indicator illuminated the last time the dealer dropped off the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that there were two diagnostic trouble codes for the timing chain. The manufacturer refused to honor tsb: 11340C (special coverage adjustment timing wear) even though the vehicle had less than 120,000 miles. The manufacturer indicated that the dealer may need to replace the timing chain and to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer provided no coverage of the special adjustment campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #5

Dec 182017

CTS

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Check engine light, steering tight when backing up or in tight spaces, door locks, suspension control and ABS light was a recall on air bags that I dont see on the recall list now

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #4

Sep 022016

CTS

  • 80,000 miles
While in motion on a highway, the all wheel drive off, service stabilitrak service, service traction control and service brake assist displayed on the dashboard. My brakes were affected for a while, then returned to normal. After that I have the same intermittently.

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #3

May 272016

CTS

  • 46,500 miles
While driving suddenly I lost power steering, ABS, power brakes, stability control, traction control. Parking assist and all wheel drive. Car was in motion on a city street. I was able to safely stop the car.all the proper warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. I was close to home so I returned home with no power steering or power brakes.

- Aurora, IL, USA

problem #2

Dec 222013

CTS

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the brakes failed when engaged. The contact added brake fluid and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that there was a leak in the front brake hose assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V105000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #1

Mar 072013

CTS 6-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
At first, the car wasn't running straight. When I drove straight on an interstate, the steering wheel was about five degrees clockwise. Therefore, I went to the local Cadillac dealer, [xxx], for a wheel alignment. After the alignment, the car ran pretty good, until it ran over a small bump on the road. When I ran over the bump, the car suddenly ran toward the right. I tried to turn left, but it didn't work for about half a second. After half a second, I controlled the car, and it worked fine. I made an U turn, and went to that place again, and it happened again. I went home, grab my meter and my thermometer, and went back to that place. The road temperature was 33.1 degrees, and there was no ice on the road. The bump was about 4 inches over the road. I took the car to the dealer next day, and they checked almost everything. However, they're unable to identify the problem. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- West Lafayette, IN, USA

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