3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,000 miles

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2012 Cadillac CTS miscellaneous problems

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2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments

problem #5

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 #4

Jan 172020

CTS 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Liftgate on 2012 Cadillac Cts sportwagon falls without warning a couple of weeks ago my wife was retrieving items out of the rear cargo area when suddenly the hatch came down on top of her forcing her down to the top of the bumper. The vehicle was on level ground and stationary. She escaped by quickly sliding out from under it before it closed and was not injured. The lift gate had never failed like this before.. it now does this routinely this is a serious safety issue that could easily injure or kill a small child or pet. Recall#15V415000 opened on 6/30/2015 covering several GM vehicles but no Cadillac. The mechanism is the same or very similar to all these other cars. Why aren't the Cts wagons part of the 15V415000 recall? thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Flint, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 162017

CTS

  • 55,000 miles
Door often will not open from the inside when button is pushed to open door. If I was in a accident or there was a fire I may not be able to get out of door because it won't open. GM has been made aware of this but refuses to do anything.

- Oxford, GA, USA

problem #2

Feb 102016

CTS

  • miles
Steering wheel does not heat up. Dealer says not covered under warranty I don't know if it will cause a fire

- Galloway, OH, USA

problem #1

Nov 152015

CTS

  • 55,000 miles
The driver's side door on my Cts coupe has an electrical "touch pad" that has ceased to function normally. Twice I have had to crawl into the vehicle from the passenger side which has not been affected. Dealership has stated that the problem is not under warranty because the mileage is in excess of 50,000 (my vehicle is at 55,690). Pain in the neck.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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