10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,800 miles

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2012 Cadillac CTS brakes problems

brakes problem

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2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments

problem #7

Sep 302019

CTS

  • miles

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

There have been a collection of other Vin numbers for this year make and model for the symptoms I have been experiencing since taking ownership in 2019. The vehicle will stall while running and randomly disable ALL WHEEL drive, Traction Control, ABS, and send Check engine light on causing me amdy son on infinite number of times to almost be hit In the middle of amd intersection, after a stop sign at low speeds, upon turning the wheels into or put of driveway, parking spaces and worst off at 60 mph on a freeway. This has resulted in multiple near accidents as the vehicle randomly disables itself. It occurs mostly after pressing the brakes to shift gears and almost always causes the vehicle to become inoperable for over an hour where it sits as there is no option to disable AWD or choose from FWD OR RWD. It happens in manual mode (or called performance mode) as well as automatic mode and has been occurring for 5 and a half years. I have been charged an exorbitant amount for supposed repairs from.dealers and mechanics who have claimed to fix it and I have severe autoimmune disease, a foot prosthetic, AND a minor child I have to transport to and from.school in the car. My issue and warning lights and symptoms mirror the recall of the Vin numbers the manufacturer has performed the recall repair on exactly and yet I have been sent from dealers who refuse to check the part that's defective which is I believe the hydrolic brake rod to the brake petal. The bold needs to be simply retorqued to the proper torque to fix the problem as it was either assembled improperly torqued and or can loosen over time resulting in dangerous and immediate and unexpected complete loss of power to the vehicle allowing people to slam into you at any time. I have had it towed numerous times after these incidents. All features, climate control, locks, entertainment, windows and everything functions when this happens. I have replaced batteries, brakes, oil changes etc. Unresolved.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #6

Jan 202017

CTS

  • 30,300 miles
Heard a grinding noise when brakes were applied, immediately took to dealership, was told brakes were completely gone, metal on metal. Asked why no warning brakes were going bad and why all four brakes needed to be replaced on so called high end/top quality vehicle like a Cadillac at only 30,000 miles and was told "because it hasn't been driven enough and brakes wore faster due to rust". although the mechanics agreed this was an illogical explanation and seems like a product defect, I was still expected to pay $600-800 to replace the faulty parts - which I have not yet done. I was never provided an explanation for why there was absolutely no warning that the brakes were failing, even though I expressed my concern about this being a significant safety issue. After a quick google search, I discovered others have experienced premature brake wear on Cadillac vehicles.

- Eaton Rapids, MI, USA

problem #5

Apr 202016

CTS

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 60 mph, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The front passenger side tire and lower control arm detached completely. In addition, the brakes, rotors, and other suspension support detached onto the road. The vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier. The driver sustained a lower back injury. The front seat occupant suffered from a bump to the head. The injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailalbe.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Apr 202014

CTS

  • 30,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floor when the brakes were applied. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags deployed. The other driver was injured, but did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 212014

CTS

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head, chest and foot injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 272014

CTS

  • 13,300 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the front driver side brake line fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician repaired the vehicle by removing and replacing the brake line hose. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,300.

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 012012

CTS

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal were to close together unlike normal pedals. The dealer advised that they could not correct the pedals being close to each other. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 10,000.

- Plymouth , MA, USA

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