cadillac cts Problems

cadillac cts 2008 Complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

check engine light appeared on my 2008 cadillac cts. vehicle brought to dealership. issue appears to be a cylinder head and cam failure. still not repaired. vehicle still in shop since 2/26,vehicle has 2600 miles on it. 4months old.

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DH577580

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

@ 6,000 miles on my 2008 cadilliac the veh.'s engine light came on. we took it directly to the service center & they stated that the cylinder head and cam shaft will need to be replaced. i was told that this is a common problem with the new cts's. i have not heard or read anything about this. can you advise if there is a recall? thanks...

Reported in: HOMESTEAD FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

2008 cadillac cts blind spot in side mirrors. consumer states that the side mirrors create a blind spot. he states that the a pillar makes it difficult to see if there is someone in the crosswalk while trying to make a turn. *kb the consumer stated the flaw is a blind spot resulting from the placement and size of the side mirrors and the size of the a pillar. *jb

Reported in: LAGUNA BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

Reported in: LAGUNA BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. while driving 2 mph with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated. the contact struck the preceding vehicle. the front bumper needs to be replaced. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 1,500.

Reported in: OAKTON VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DP57V980

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

i took the car in and they let me go with the abs light on and the stability track light on. if i knew the that this car was undrivable with these safety fixtures out i would have never picked up the car.

Reported in: ARMONK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DP57V680

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

my 2008 cadillac cts v6 di awd has a dangerous acceleration lag when you step on the gas to pass or get out of the way of a hazard in road. there is about a 1-2 sec lag between stepping on pedal and rpms moving, and about another second or so before any pick up happens. doesn't sound like much, but no other car i have had, did this. at the speed of oncoming vehicles, a 1-2 second lag can mean a 30 - 60 yards of distance being traveled by an oncoming car or truck. that sight fills up rear view mirror fast. in my opinion, this is a serious design flaw and potentially death causing defect. this happens anytime i need quick acceleration, and is also happening in other cars i tried at dealership to see if it was just mine.

Reported in: STONEHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V280

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: STONEHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V280

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: STONEHAM MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V280

SUSPENSION

brakes squealing. technician says it's defective brake pads and gm is aware. no get well date. right front strut had to be replaced, still makes the same creaking noise.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DJ577680

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

brakes squealing. technician says it's defective brake pads and gm is aware. no get well date. right front strut had to be replaced, still makes the same creaking noise.

Reported in: SAN ANTONIO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DJ577680

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

driving up a hill in pa. we were on state highway 118 near sweet valley pa. car bucked and jerked violently. car stopped running in middle of roadway with traffic backed up behind me. eventually cars worked their way by me and i was able to drift car back to a place where i could get it off the road and out of the way. very harrowing experience. very unsafe. car was towed in as it would not restart. tow truck driver also tried to restart to move car to optimum place to put car on flatbed. car would not restart. after diagnosis the dealership said that: car only had 3 gallons of gas in tank and this was not enough to get up hill. gas gauge showed between 1/8 to 1/4 of tank. no low fuel light. the dealership said that it might not happen again, but that it could. after returning to my home in fl i took it to the selling dealer. they called cadillac and cadillac agreed with both dealerships that there was nothing wrong but that due to the design of the gas tank, the car could stall going up a hill at any time unless a significant amount of gas was in the tank. they would not define significant. they said that gas had sloshed to the rear of the gas tank and the gas pickup was sucking air. they say that after car was towed 30 miles on a flatbed gas sloshed to the front of tank and engine could be started. they said that nothing could be done. this is a very, very unsafe condition. the guy behind us almost hit us as we decelerated rapidly. and then a whole line of cars almost collided. cadillac says that nothing can be done. i say that something must be done to protect drivers of all 2008 cadillac cts.

Reported in: NORTH FT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V380

EQUIPMENT

this is a request for motor vehicle analysis, nationwide, on a monthly or more frequent basis to insure compliance/inspections similar to those require for the commercial driver's license holder on the following automotive systems: (1) electrical (2) cooling (3) steering, suspension (4) transmission (5) engine (6) engine (7) all fluids for non-contamination (8) brakes (9) exhaust, emissions. please begin these inspections for 1990 - current year make, models on the following: cadillac, rolls royce, bentley, bmw, mercedes benz.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

while driving my 2008 cts, with no advance notice, the engine just died. it seemed to run out of gas. my fuel gauge read between 1/2 to 3/4 full. this happened 3 different occasions. all 3 times i had to have it towed back to the dealership that i purchased the car from. all 3 times i got different reasons it happened, from bad fuel pump in gas tank, to some type of bad connection, etc. after this happened the 3rd time, i demanded a new car, which i received. i have had no problems with this cts, runs great.

Reported in: WHITE POST VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE

the brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal. the driver can hit them both at the same time. the defect caused one accident and i have had the same experience without an accident on several other occasions. gm has refused to do anything and has refused to put its refusal in writing.

Reported in: CHARLOTTESVILLE VA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DR57V080

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

twice ,while driving my wife's 2008 cadillac cts, my foot has wedged both on the accelerator and the brake pedal causing me to proceed forward while attempting to brake. the first @, 6 mos ago ,caused me to proceed into an intersection narrowly being missed by a vehicle coming from my left. the 2nd occurred @ 1 week ago causing me to just miss hitting a car parked in front . my wife had a similar incident @ 6 mos ago while backing out of a driveway. i have reported both incidents to cadillac with no further communication from them. they gave me this site when i requested an agency to report this problem so i might help others avoid being injured. i will not drive my wife's car in the future due to the above incidents and the fear of a more onerous outcome when it happens again.

Reported in: FAIRHOPE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V180

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

the articulated headrests designed to reduce neck injuries in a crash, move up of their own accord during normal driving. this results in a safety concern. if the headrest moves up during normal operation, will it still function as designed should an accident occur. i have contacted cadillac division twice without a response. the selling dealer service department does not know what is causing the problem, but other cases have been reported.

Reported in: TAMPA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DM577280

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

led brakelights on 2002-current cadillac models are too bright and cause temporary blindness at night.

Reported in: COLUMBIA SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

rear brakes grab and squeal. this happens every time brakes are applied. had vehicle checked by dealer for brake problem. 2008 cts cadillac with 3500 miles, 4 months old. this was on 12/30/08. was told by dealer on 1/12/09 no parts available from gm.

Reported in: NASHVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577980

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

car front doors will not unlock with auto or manual unlock, once unlock door will not latch lock at all! had to hold door shut for 20 miles at 1am in the morning after going to a wedding reception in philadelphia, pa.

Reported in: GLASSBORO NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

vibration in car above 62 miles per hour. steering wheel shakes in your hands. taken to dealer twice they have rotated and balanced tires twice no improvement.

Reported in: CROWLEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V380

STEERING

vibration in car above 62 miles per hour. steering wheel shakes in your hands. taken to dealer twice they have rotated and balanced tires twice no improvement.

Reported in: CROWLEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V380

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brakes screech when coming to a stop. they have done this since shortly after delivery of car which is almost one year ago. first time the dealer was notified about this the service writer informed me this was "normal" and nothing could be done. another service writer validated the complaint and replaced rear brake pads. seemed to be better for a very short time, but it started again and continues. have continued to inform dealer of this every time the car is serviced without resolution.

Reported in: CHESTERFIELD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DJ577180

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

a few weeks after purchasing the 2008 cadillac cts the brakes began squeaking every time they were applied. service department said to ride the brakes when on the highway to clean off the metal filings on the brake rotors due to brake dust. did not fix problem. brakes have continued to squeak for months despite riding brakes on open highways.

Reported in: LOOGOOTEE IN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

brake squeal on my 2008 cts almost from the time it left the dealer showroom on september 15, 2008. dealer states that cadillac is aware of the problem but that cadillac has yet to authorize a fix for the problem. dealer indicates that ceramic brakes would correct the situation but once again cadillac does not have replacement ceramic brakes for the car. they have them for other models but not the cts according to the dealer.

Reported in: FORT MYERS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DJ577480

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i own a 2008 cadillac cts with awd. i bought it in december 2007. at around 7000 miles in mid-february 2009 my car would not start. the antitheft device was activated. a roadside assistance technician came out. he said it was a defective battery which he replaced. three weeks later i tried to start the car & received a dashboard alert that the battery registered low voltage and could not be started. the car was towed to the dealer who worked on it for two days. they told me that "maybe" the computer was being turned on when the car was shut off. their "maybe" answer made me feel they were just guessing. they told me they had corrected the glitch, charged the battery, told me the battery was fine & that the car should be fine now. last night, april 15, 2009 at 10:00pm my dashboard alerted me that the battery was too low to start. i called roadside assistance who could not get it started either. on april 16, 2009 at 8:30am i had to have the car towed into the dealership again. the service technician again said my battery must have a defective cell. this is the same battery that they put into the car 6 weeks earlier that they said was "fine". i am now awaiting their "professional" diagnosis. do you have any other complaints of this type on this vehicle? also do you know if this car can qualify as a lemon under federal & nj lemon laws?

Reported in: NUTLEY NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

i have a cadillac 2008 cts with 24,000 miles on it. the check engine light came on and i took it to my local cadillac dealer. they stated they could not fix the problem and i had to take it to the selling dealer, don massey cadillac. problem: the check engine light came on and i immediately took the car in. my local dealer, allen cadillac in monroe michigan stated there were two problems. the timing chain was stretched according to then and the cam and crank shaft were defective. the car is currently in service. i was told by the service tech that this is a common problem with the 2008 cadillac cts and that dealer had seen over a dozen cars with the same problem. gm has not issued a recall. when i took the car to don massey cadillac (selling dealer), there were six other cts cars in for service at the same time as mine. although gm is supposed to fix this under warranty, why have they not issues a recall? this is an over $50,000 car with 24,000 miles on it and it will have to have the engine rebuilt. this is the second major repair to this car. this past december, a clip that holds the wiring harness in place snalled and the wiring harness got wound up around the fan and was torn to shreds and had to be replaced. with this many major problem on a car with 24,000 miles (i put on all 24,000 of those miles), what is in store for be when the car has 34,000, 44,000 and beyond miles on it?

Reported in: MONROE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V480

SUSPENSION

purchased 2008 cts upon driving car home i noticed a vibration. took back to dealer next day. had to wait 3 weeks to get service on vehicle and found out at that time there is a service bulletin on this car and the dealer is not to try to fix car. went to gm and they agreed to change tires but this did not fix the problem, the vibration continued. trying to come to some sort of agreement with gm and after 9 months, nothing. took car back to dealer for tire rotation and requested "road force balance" and the problem got worse. the vibration starts at 40mph and the steering wheel is shaking. the problem is either with the wheels or the tires.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DS57V480

TIRES

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DS57V480

STEERING

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DS57V480

STRUCTURE

2008 cadillac cts..gas pedal is to close too brake pedal. it is very easy to hit both pedals at the same time. no accidents with the vehicle at this time.

Reported in: EAST MEADOW NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DH577580

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. while driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes were squeaking; however, they were operating normally. the dealer was been unable to diagnose the failure since january 2009. the current mileage was 13,100 and the failure mileage was 6,000. updated 12/10/09. *lj updated 12/10/09*jb

Reported in: DAWSON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V380

STEERING

i have a 2008 cadillac cts. i have a vibration or shimmy in my steering wheel at about 65 mph, numerous attempts have been made to balance tires. two new tires were installed and roadforce balanced. still not resolved. i have seen quite a few complaints about this same problem.

Reported in: OVILLA TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

purchased vehicle in 2/08; 12/10/08 - noticed car was wet in floorboards and ceiling; since 12/08, dealership has attempted to repair vehicle 4 times; car is still leaking; dealership replaced several parts and called a specialists to try to solve the problem; dealership admits they cannot correct the problem; the manufacturer has offered a trade option to me with me paying money out of pocket; at the present time, i am unsure what the amount will be, but any amount is not acceptable.

Reported in: ROANOKE RAPIDS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577X80

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Reported in: ROANOKE RAPIDS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577X80

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 months ago the contacts 2008 cadilac cts started jumping forward and stopping. 4 weeks ago the vehicle jerked forward again in traffic and hopped a curb. the vehicle investigated by a cadilac dealer that said nothinig was wrong with the vehicle. updated 1/14/10 *cn updated 01/15/10.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DM577X80

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

engine service light came on - dealer diagnosed problem was caused by a stretched / loose timing chain. dealer reported 1,000s of 2008 cadillac ctss with the 3.6l dy engine experienced the same problem. nhtsa should invest problem since how the timing chain fails could cause a serious accident.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V680

EQUIPMENT

car sometimes doesn't recognize electronic keyfob preventing me from locking the ignition prior to exiting the car. leaving the car with the ignition unlock is a violation of many states' motor vehicle laws. other times car will not let me enter the car or start the car because it doesn't recognize the electronic keyfob. problem recurs periodically - sometimes a few times a week other time operates fine for a month or more.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V680

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

drove on a street with a 2" snow cover. after about 25 feet received a number of alerts on my driver information center stating: 4 wheel drive was off, anti-lock braking system warning, service stability traction system, service brake assist. immediately called cadillac service who stated snow could have dislodged some wires, bring it in for service. since many all states get some snowfall cadillac needs to redesign the wiring so a small about of snow doesn't disconnect critical vehicle functions.

Reported in: BETHESDA MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V680

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was driving my sister-in-law's 2008 cadillac cts home from work one night in december. i came up to the street out of the mall parking lot and put my foot on the brake to slow down. suddenly, the engine took off and revved up to around 4000rpms, so much i could hardly hold it with the brakes. i put in park and reached down to feel the floor mat to see if it was on the accelerator. it was not. i turned off the car. the next day, i took it to the gm dealer. i don't think they believed me because they could not repeat the condition. they had me leave the car and they said they would look at it. the next day i picked ut up. they said that they had re-programmed the throttle body control unit. i left with the car and proceeded to exit the lot. just as i got to the street, it took off again, revving to about 4000 rpms or so. i immediately went back and told the dealer what happened. they stared at each other and shrugged their shoulders. they never fixed the problem. i am convinced that this is a software issue in the throttle control system, just like toyota is dealing with. if my wife had been driving this car, she could have been seriously injured. this is a very serious problem and needs attention immediately,. it is not just toyota.

Reported in: FINDLAY OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

the front drivers seat frame on my 2008 cadillac cts is broken. this could of caused a serious problem if it dislodged. i am having it fixed today @ cadillac at a cost of over $800. i have asked that the dealer to put the seat frame in my trunk if needed i can send it somewhere. even though there is 60,000 miles on the cars, this is not a part that should break.

Reported in: NEW CITY NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DM577980

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. while driving at 30 mph, the contact attempted to brake and noticed that the floor mat was stuck between the brake pedal and accelerator pedal, causing the contact to crash into nearby vehicle. there were no injuries but a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. the failure mileage was approximately 31,000. the current mileage was approximately 34,000. updated 8/18/10 *cn the consumer stated the driver's side floor mat became unsecured from it snap and lodged under the brake pedal and over the accelerator pedal. updated 08/23/10*jb

Reported in: MORTON GROVE IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DR57V280

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

1. car stalls/hesitates on right turn. dealer service could not replicate. problem started at ownership, and continues at 25k miles. problem not corrected. 2. check engine light: car vibrates/shakes standing at idle. 21 days out of service. 3 dealers; four visits. one dealer could not extinguish check engine light. dealer disassembled engine and made repairs. (exhaust is noticeably louder (not repaired) and the fm radio will not work when the rear defroster is switched on--i suspect a ground wire was broken during the repair (not repaired).

Reported in: BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DS57V980

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported in: BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DS57V980

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v2400000 (electrical system). the contact was displeased with the remedy associated with the recall. he stated the manufacturer was offering a $100 reimbursement to disconnect the heated washer fluid and the contact stated the component cost much more than $100. the contact believed the remedy to be an unfair reimbursement. the failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000.

Reported in: CULLODEN WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V580

VISIBILITY

i was driving my cts cadillac when with no warning i heard a loud noise, i pulled over to see what it was i saw that my rear window had shattered nothing had hit my window i drove straight to the cadillac dealer and they informed me they can not repair it with out having me pay for the cost. i went online and searched and found that this type of incident had happened before on gm models and was listed on the tsb and it should be replaced. i am so upset that i can�t get a straight answer.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V480

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

drivers rear view mirror will not return to original position when switching back to park or drive. mirror creeps upwards and has to be manually adjusted to proper position. dealer has worked on this problem no less than 5 times and says they cannot do anything else.

Reported in: BOURG LA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V280

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

car sometimes doesn't recognize both electronic key-fobs preventing me from unlocking/locking & starting the car because. problem recurs periodically. replaced battery but problem keeps happening. dealer says they cant duplicate problem.

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V580

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: PALMDALE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V580

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

the passenger side door will "not" unlatch from the outside with or without the keyless remote. all access has to be done by opening the door from the "inside" door handle.

Reported in: CALEDONIA MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V880

STEERING

while in the process of making a slow speed <10 mph right hand turn the steering wheel locked up. the vehicle engine did not stall nor lose electrical power and no icons appeared on dash display to indicate a problem. the steering wheel unlocked when brakes were slammed on to prevent crashing into building.after this car was operable and able to be driven to parking area without incident.when key was removed from ignition it was bent,apparently from steering wheel trying to go to locked position.vehicle was driven to dealer a distance of approximately ten miles without repeat of problem.dealer kept vehicle approximately one week trying to replicate problem driving it approximately 100 miles without incident.dealer replaced ignition switch but admitted that they could not say the switch was cause of the problem.refused to accept vehicle feeling if problem reoccurred again at higher speed danger possibly existed to any occupants of this or any vehicles near it. dealer then agreed to buy back vehicle.dealer was very accommodating but agreed that manufacturer did not appear supportive or concerned.

Reported in: WEBSTER MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DS57V480

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the car has had 7 batteries replaced. it has been towed three times to two different dealerships. when the failure occurs the door lock, the engine will not start, lights will not work, the car is completely dead. the last time my wife went one mile and the lights,radio, air conditioning and doors locked and would not open. she could not get the key out of the ignition. the door was opened and the car sat for two hours. when she went back to the car everything worked like nothing happened. she drove home and the next morning the battery was dead. it was towed to the dealership and the odor of burning wiring was obvious. one week later the dealer service department called to inform me that the fuse block was replaced and the radio caused the problem. the car was leased and i just returned it with 17,890 miles. we went out and purchased another car when they said the wiring and fuse block was burnt. we just let it sit in the driveway until the lease run out.

Reported in: THE VILLAGES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V480

EQUIPMENT

Reported in: THE VILLAGES FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V480

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

on the morning of december 27, 2011 the stability trac system light came on indicating that it had failed. the car did not react properly and the steering wheel was uncontrollable leading to an accident. the car did a 360 and hit a guard rail. the stabilitrac was repaired just a month prior at a cadillac dealership, but still operated incorrectly. this incident put my life at danger and has caused me to believe that the stabilitrac system was not fixed properly at all. a certified mechanic has taken a look at the car and confirmed that the stabilitrac system was dysfunctional. at this point, i don't feel comfortable driving the car, even after it's repaired. my business consists of me driving frequently and i fear that if i continue to drive the vehicle there is a possibility that the results could be worse if the system fails again.

Reported in: DECATUR GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DF577X80

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while stopped, there was an increase in engine rpms and the vehicle surged forward abnormally. the vehicle surged forward until crashing into another vehicle. the driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries. the vehicle was in the process of being towed to an authorized dealer to be examined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 38,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: AVERILL PARK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

after backing the vehicle in to a parking spot i wanted to straighten it out. when i put the car in drive there was a loud shrilling noise (sounded somewhat like brakes peeling) and the car accelerated forward with my foot on the brake. i pumped the brakes in an attempt to stop the vehicle but every time i pushed the brake the car would buck forward. in a matter of seconds the vehicle crashed in to a wall. this whole incident was less than 10 seconds. i would like to note this was a loaner vehicle. i would also like to note that the floor mats for this vehicle were in the trunk of the car and cardboard with plastic wrap over it was being used in their place. i don't know if that had anything to do with this but wanted to make you aware. the vehicle instantly began leaking fluid and had to be towed to the dealership. the tow truck driver made a comment that there was something wrong with the vehicle. updated 02/07/12 *bf

Reported in: NORRISTOWN PA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DF577480

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the entire center console malfunctioned and all of the electrical components were no longer functional. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the center console replaced. the repair did not remedy the issue. the failure mileage was 19,000.

Reported in: PEMBERTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DM577480

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

i was driving and there was a nice day and the car just began to swerve out of control after the stability track light came on.

Reported in: MACOMB MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DM577380

ENGINE

although i loved the car overall at the time i decided to own, , my dream car cadillac cts has turned into my dream nightmare. cadillac cts 3.6 2008 when i get on it a little bit acceleration it makes a sound that sounds like all air leaks inside the car. the dealer was reported ever since my first early visit to service center but it's only during my last visit to the dealer they mentioned gm has sanctioned approval ie. at the time the odometer reads 65000km? strange! the door locks are terrible?despite rectifying; time and again by your dealer the problem still persist to date. safety hazard indeed. the computer had error as for tyre low air pressure very bad on safety standards. on 12th aug 2012 while i was en-route to the cadillac service center the vehicle had a break down. on the display screen near odometer it displayed engine temperature too high ?. due to this i had to pull the car towards safety and got stranded in the middle of the road under the hot sun. how can you justify a car which is regularly maintained by your authorized agency at regular periodic intervals to have such a fate? i felt it was good to have it serviced during my absence in town before the regular km interval; but, only to get stranded on the road in the hot sun. it is indeed, too much to suffer after buying a car of gm flagship brand < cadillac > and suffer agony on the road side. not to mention the dealerships warranty you provide with the purchase of the new car from your authorized agents, probably don't fix anything with the warranty service program. if the job was right then the engine should not have over heated especially when the car is just run 71000 kms. approx...

Reported in: ABU DHABI, UAE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V880

POWER TRAIN

i was traveling at 25mph when there was a sudden very loud explosive/grinding noise(it brought people running out of adjacent buildings). i hit my brakes immediately, but the noise continued until i put it into park. i exited the car and under the rear axle of my vehicle were multiple large bolts and screws lined up in a row. the vehicle was totally disabled, and subsequently was towed to the dealer. they determined that all the rear axle bolts just fell out at once.there was no other damage found to the vehicle. my concerns remain as to "why did this happen" and "what if i had been going at an accelerated rate of speed"? multiple experienced mechanics and specialist (including cadillac) have no answers to these questions and have never seen this happen before.

Reported in: MOUNT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V780

WHEELS

Reported in: MOUNT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V780

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Reported in: MOUNT JULIET TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V780

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop with the brakes applied, the speedometer suddenly provided an erroneous reading of 80 mph. the wheels also began spinning rapidly as the vehicle veered from side t0 side abnormally. the contact powered off the vehicle and once restarted, the abs and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired one year prior to the recent failure. the vehicle was not recently repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 32,000. updated 1/11/13 *cn updated 1/28/2013*js

Reported in: MILFORD DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577480

POWER TRAIN

the cars engine runs away with my car when i am sitting with my foot on the brake or at very slow idle with my foot on the brake. the problem is one that needs to be recalled. the internet is full of the same complaint for the same year and mileage,( 29,000-32,000 miles ). i am reaching out to you because my car is at the dealer, nothing has been done to fix the problem, and i refuse to take my car back at this point. i paid cash for this car and this is the second time it has been in for the same problem. on monday afternoon i pulled into my bank with cars in front of me and beside me. i came to a stop, had my foot on the brake and all hell broke loose. my car lunged forward, my engine was screaming, my speedometer said 80 mph, i had both feet on the brake to not hit the woman in front, my rear wheels were smoking and screaming and my car was jumping side to side because of the spinning wheels and nowhere to go because at this point i am standing on the brake with both feet. someone screamed turn off the ignition and the moment was over. courtesy chevrolet in salisbury md, just called to say the problem didn't throw a code so cadillac won't pay them to look and fix the problem. if they won"t fix what's wrong they can keep the vehicle and i want my money back and as i told them i won't stop until i get someone to listen and warn others of this problem. i have researched the internet and this is a very serious problem widespread and these cars need to be recalled. my husband says it's probably a problem in the computer that when the precise pressure is applied to the brake, the signal to the engine is go not stop.

Reported in: MILFORD DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577480

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: MILFORD DE || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577480

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while sitting idle with the brakes depressed, the speedometer suddenly increased to 80 mph as the rear tires began spinning uncontrollably. the contact immediately placed both feet on the brake pedal and the vehicle resumed normal operation. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was later contacted but offered no assistance to the contact. the failure mileage was approximately 29,000. the current mileage was approximately 32,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: MILFORD DE || Crash: N || VIN #:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

d/s door lock will not open outside with remote control or handle. must use key. have research and found numerous complaints regarding this issue and no recall was established.

Reported in: WHITSETT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577X80

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

there have been multiple electrical problems with the cts starting with wiring melt down in the front end. recently, both the driver side and passenger side door latch assembly's went bad resulting in situations where the doors could not be opened from the outside or inside. if there had been an accident, the doors would not have opened and the driver or passenger would not have been able to open them from the inside.

Reported in: CHESAPEAKE VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V580

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

low beam headlights periodically will not light when ignition turned on, or they can go dark after working correctly, or only 1 or the other low beam light might go dark then come back on, while driving.

Reported in: CASTLE ROCK CO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DN57U270

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. the vehicle traveled over a curve and crashed into a tree. the contact sustained whiplash and neck injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an engineer to further inspect the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 41,000.

Reported in: VANCOUVER WA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

while trying to park, the steering wheel becomes stiff. i took it to the dealer to correct problem and it cost me $2,558.35 to replace steering pump and to get a wheel alignment. a week later i had to take the car back to the dealer for noises after applying the brakes and they had to replace both control arms and stabilizer links to correct problem. that job cost me $1,362.93. in april 2013, my front passenger door handle didn't open from the outside. the dealer had to replace the inside door handle housing split, trim pad and handle housing. this job cost me $1,376.99. not sure why i'm having all of these problems when i get all the required maintenance and all jobs are done at a gm cadillac dealership.

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577080

STEERING

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577080

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: MIDDLETOWN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577080

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

while i was a passenger riding on a major interstate, in the right front passenger seat, the air bag light (on/off) on the dash/console turned from the "on" status to the "off" status. after stopping we followed onstar's directions to turn off ignition and restart the vehicle and sit in the passenger seat once again. the air bag light stayed in the "off" status. we turned the vehicle off and restarted once again. this time when i sat in the passenger seat the air bag light changed to the "on" status. the following week, my mother was a passenger in the front and the air bag light stayed in the "off" position. last week, another passenger was in the front passenger seat and the air bag light remained in the "off" position. i took it to a dealer while out of town, and the mechanic said that the right front passenger presence module has a short and needs to be replaced. i had the front right headlight assembly replaced, but was uncomfortable allowing that dealer to replace the passenger air bag sensor. i am bringing it to my dealer to have it replaced under warranty. *js

Reported in: CULLMAN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57VX80

AIR BAGS

Reported in: CULLMAN AL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57VX80

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

trunk lid will not open with remote device or by depressing the drivers door trunk release. you can hear the trunk latch engaging but will not release. attempted to open via the back seat pass thru by pulling on the emergency trunk release handle and this failed as well. *js

Reported in: VALLEY CENTER CA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V380

WHEELS

i was driving and heading on a curve i didn't see that it was 25 mph and i was going about 45 and i brake and i slid, hit a tree about three fists thick slide on my drivers side which is completely smushed in and rolled over and fell straight into a ditch up side down.

Reported in: HERMISTON OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DF577280

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: HERMISTON OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DF577280

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: HERMISTON OR || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DF577280

POWER TRAIN

i found a bolt laying in my driveway under the car. when i got in to drive it made a terrible noise as though something was loose. i took it to dealer and they said a bolt fell out of the driveshaft and the driveshaft needs replaced at a cost of approx. $900. i called gm to find out why a bolt would just fall out and why the driveshaft would need replaced with less than 38k miles and they could not answer me. they did agree to work with dealer and get my cost down to $400, however, i don't think i should have to pay anything since this sounds like a design flaw. i have never owned a car where bolts just fall off for no reason and i've had 10 year old cars with more than 100,000 miles on them. gm did not seem too interested in discussing the problem and said i should talk to the dealer. the dealer, of course had no answers since they did not manufacture the vehicle.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V280

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, she depressed the brake pedal but the it was hard to engage and the vehicle would not stop. the contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of the brakes and they stated on the invoice "no bulletin and nothing was wrong with brakes". they did state if you want to bring vehicle in and leave over night we can inspect brakes when cold. the dealer called the contact and stated that vacuum pump needed to be replaced. the vacuum pump was replaced on march 14, however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 52,000.

Reported in: RYE NH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DT57V480

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

total drainage of power battery drained everything comes on but the ignition has no power.

Reported in: CHANNELVIEW TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1g6df577x80

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while reversing from a garage with the brake pedal depressed, the brake system engaged at an abnormal stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to dealer, who inspected the brake system and advised the contact that the auxiliary vacuum pump failed. the auxiliary vacuum pump and system kit was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 59,280 and the approximate current mileage was 60,000. updated 5/28/14*cn

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V280

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DP57V280

SERVICE BRAKES

the driver side airbag warning signs display remains on for several days. when the brakes are applied there's a slight vibration and grinding sounds.

Reported in: CHANNELVIEW TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1g6df577x80

AIR BAGS

the driver side airbag warning signs display remains on for several days. when the brakes are applied there's a slight vibration and grinding sounds.

Reported in: CHANNELVIEW TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1g6df577x80

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving approximately 1 mph, there was an unexpected increase of acceleration as the vehicle failed to slow down even though the brake pedal was depressed repeatedly. the vehicle traveled over a boulder and then came to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician was unable to locate a problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 14,000. the vin was unavailable.

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that rear passenger door would unlatch independently while the vehicle was in motion. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was approximately 105,000.

Reported in: MILLEDGEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V080

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

for quite some time now i've been experiencing problems with locking/unlocking rear doors. rear doors will not lock/unlock with keyless entry or front/passenger door pads. i have to manually cling to back to unlock doors. have purchased several batteries for keyless remote. due to doors remaining unlocked i cannot auto start vehicle unless i manually lock doors myself. also computer is not recognizing keyless remote. i have purchased several batteries within the past 8 months. car always tell me keyless remote not detected. to crank car i have to put keyless remote in middle of console to ignite. both issues are very annoying and unsafe.

Reported in: MILLEDGEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V080

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: MILLEDGEVILLE GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V080

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

first incident: when driving, engine would loose power, engine light on, fuel pump replaced second incident: two weeks later, driving car and engine shuts down, no power, no brakes, no power steering, gas milage to empty was at 68 miles. replaced fuel gauges third incident: one week after replaced fuel gauge, engine shut down while driving, no brakes, no power steering, and gas mileage read out was 69 miles. fortunately, we were at a standstill in the middle of the road and the car restarted, went to gas station, filled the car with gas, it took 14.7 gallons, the cts gas capacity is 18 gallons. dealer doesn't know what the problem is. just waiting for a solution. this is a major safety concern that needs immediate attention.

Reported in: DEXTER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577380

ENGINE

Reported in: DEXTER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577380

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: DEXTER MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577380

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag light continuously illuminated. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the failure but had no remedy available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,521. updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer stated cadillac suggests new sensors be installed at owner's expense. updated 08/12/2014 *js

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577780

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

shortly after the purchase of the vehicle it started shutting off while in motion. this happens unexpectedly, and mostly when slowing down for a stop light or to reduce speed. this is an on going issue, which have been reported to general motors, who informed us to take it a number of dealerships on several occasions, but all services performed has proven futile. my family has had many close death experiences because of this problem, but general motors refuses to address the matter in depth. i have contacted several law firms for assistance, but all refuse to help because no one has been injured or died as a result problem. as a disabled veteran i'm very worried about this issue because i can't afford to replace this vehicle at this time due to my injuries.

Reported in: OAK GROVE KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DF577880

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated after rainy weather conditions, there was an accumulation of water on the front passenger's side floor board. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer in two different occasions. the technician stated that the sun roof had to be realigned. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 7,990.

Reported in: FORT WASHINGTON MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DM577480

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that when shifting into reverse, the brakes became difficult to depress. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,134, and the current mileage was 76,400.

Reported in: LAKE SHERWOOD MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DG577780

STEERING

cadillac cts was rented, oct 1, 2009, at 9:00 pm, at charlotte airport. my husband was driving the cts home on josh birmingham parkway. i was behind him in our car. we were both on the right-hand side of the road, near the old dowd road overpass. my husband signaled me that he was moving to the shoulder to stop. i was right behind him, on the shoulder. he slowed to less than 5mph. i saw his brake lights. but, his car didn't stop. it continued to roll forward at a weirdly slow speed. brakes? then slowly, at a very slight angle, the right tire rolled off the shoulder. the rear tires followed. steering? off-road, it crosses the ditch to the right. his left front tire hits an aluminum barricade. the end is buried into the ground. the cts turned violently to the left. wheels straddled the railing, "riding" it. it lurched as the undercarriage hit each post. sparks showered down. once all the tires were off the ground, the cts came to a stop. the wheels were still turning, as i walked up to his door. my husband was slumped over and unresponsive. his seatbelt was on. airbags? they had not deployed. i called 911. 10 minutes later fire, emt and police arrived. i was in shock, so the police report had major errors. it claims the car "rolled-over." no! claims the car left the road at 45mph and hit the barricade. no! that his death was caused by an unrelated medical condition. no! the coroner's official report clearly states the cause of death was due to "blunt force trauma from the accident".) the police officer who wrote the official report went on vacation for weeks. report was never corrected by me. gm analyzed sdm data (dec 2009). their date for the accident was wrong, nov 1, 2009. they claim the sdm exonerates the cadillac cts. they blamed the accident on operator error. i know my husband was an exceptionally safe driver, expert mechanic and avid car enthusiast for 50 years.

Reported in: WAXHAW NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DU57V290

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: WAXHAW NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DU57V290

AIR BAGS

Reported in: WAXHAW NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G6DU57V290

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

strong smell of gasoline was coming from rear of vehicle. upon inspection, a crack and leak in the plastic supply line of the fuel pump module was found. this caused fuel to spill and settle on top of the fuel tank which results in a dangerous condition and possible fire hazard. this is similar to a previous recall (12v459000) on 2007, 2008, 2009 gm vehicles that did not include cadillac.

Reported in: FORNEY TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DV57V680

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. the dealer recommended that the contact remove all the items from the key ring except for the ignition key and fob. the contact heeded the dealer's advice, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system: ignition). the contact also notified the dealer several times pertaining to the driver seat fracturing and collapsing. the seat was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that a bolt needed to be replaced and the lower seat track needed to be aligned. the driver seat made a loud noise. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Reported in: NORCROSS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V380

SEATS

Reported in: NORCROSS GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6DR57V380

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

every time i put gasoline in my car, it does not automatically start. i have to try 2 or 3 times.

Reported in: PAYSON UT || Crash: N || VIN #:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

car was towed to dealer. repairs findings included a melted fuel pump harness and fuel pump inoperative as a result. i feel under certain circumstances the results could have been catastrophic resulting in damage, injury, or possible death.

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G6CD57VX80

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