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Active Recalls (4)

14V394000 Jul 2, 2014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if...

11V089000 Feb 11, 2011 SUSPENSION:REAR

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A WAX COATING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK JAM NUTS MAY ALLOW THE N...

10V414000 Sep 13, 2010 EQUIPMENT

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRA...

10V240000 Jun 4, 2010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE E...

Complaints

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Mar 13, 2025 Unknown Or Other Crash

To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I am writing this correspondence with regard to a purchase of a 2009 Cadillac CTS . I purchased the vehicle for my mother in Missouri December 2022. I reside in California and had the vehicle shipped to California when my mother relocated to California. T...

Mar 13, 2025 Unknown Or Other Crash

To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I am writing this correspondence with regard to a purchase of a 2009 Cadillac CTS . I purchased the vehicle for my mother in Missouri December 2022. I reside in California and had the vehicle shipped to California when my mother relocated to California. T...

Feb 11, 2025 Suspension 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact st...

Feb 11, 2025 Air Bags 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact st...

Feb 11, 2025 Tires 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact st...

Feb 11, 2025 Suspension 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact st...

Feb 11, 2025 Air Bags 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact st...

Feb 11, 2025 Tires 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact st...

May 27, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas leaking from above gas tank took car in for service 5/6/24. they could not duplicate issue on 5/24 engine light comes on. On 5/26/24 code indicated fuel pump issue. Several months before all of this, I would notice a strong gas smell after driving

May 27, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas leaking from above gas tank took car in for service 5/6/24. they could not duplicate issue on 5/24 engine light comes on. On 5/26/24 code indicated fuel pump issue. Several months before all of this, I would notice a strong gas smell after driving

Apr 5, 2024 Steering

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 veer...

Apr 5, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

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 veer...

Apr 5, 2024 Service Brakes

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 veer...

Apr 5, 2024 Steering

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 veer...

Apr 5, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

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 veer...

Apr 5, 2024 Service Brakes

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 veer...

Feb 24, 2024 Power Train

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.

Feb 24, 2024 Service Brakes

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.

Feb 24, 2024 Power Train

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.

Feb 24, 2024 Service Brakes

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.

Sep 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

The fuel pump is leaking gas on top of the fuel tank. I just bought the car and didn’t know about the consistent problem with second generation CTS. The problem is stated to ba a plastic elbow attached to the fuel pump that ruptures.There is a fuel smell inside while I’m driving and around the ...

Sep 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

The fuel pump is leaking gas on top of the fuel tank. I just bought the car and didn’t know about the consistent problem with second generation CTS. The problem is stated to ba a plastic elbow attached to the fuel pump that ruptures.There is a fuel smell inside while I’m driving and around the ...

Jun 2, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The car constantly makes a noise. Even when it's parked you can still smell gas. It jerks all the time. Been having problem with it since day one I got it.

Jun 2, 2023 Engine

The car constantly makes a noise. Even when it's parked you can still smell gas. It jerks all the time. Been having problem with it since day one I got it.

Jun 2, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The car constantly makes a noise. Even when it's parked you can still smell gas. It jerks all the time. Been having problem with it since day one I got it.

Jun 2, 2023 Engine

The car constantly makes a noise. Even when it's parked you can still smell gas. It jerks all the time. Been having problem with it since day one I got it.

May 23, 2023 Power Train

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic...

May 23, 2023 Power Train

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic...

May 15, 2023 Electrical System

May car just stopped working come to find out water was leaking from my sunroof which I always keep my closed. Found out water in leaking from sunroof to my mom board now mechanic is saying to take to dealership I no its gonna be a lot of money to fix electric issue smh.

May 15, 2023 Electrical System

May car just stopped working come to find out water was leaking from my sunroof which I always keep my closed. Found out water in leaking from sunroof to my mom board now mechanic is saying to take to dealership I no its gonna be a lot of money to fix electric issue smh.

Jan 18, 2023 Air Bags

My airbag sensor on my passenger seat does not work. It cannot detect the passenger and therefore would not go off if there was an accident. I tried purchasing the item from GM by going to my local service location and was told the part is not made anymore and I cannot buy it. There is none made for...

Jan 18, 2023 Air Bags

My airbag sensor on my passenger seat does not work. It cannot detect the passenger and therefore would not go off if there was an accident. I tried purchasing the item from GM by going to my local service location and was told the part is not made anymore and I cannot buy it. There is none made for...

Oct 24, 2022 Engine

My 2009 has 112,000 miles on it. Over a period of time we started to smell gasoline . Thought it may be simply from putting gas in the car. The smell got stronger. Fortunately we had to have a tire replaced. The tire service owner advised we had a major gas leak and advised us not to drive it far. ...

Oct 24, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2009 has 112,000 miles on it. Over a period of time we started to smell gasoline . Thought it may be simply from putting gas in the car. The smell got stronger. Fortunately we had to have a tire replaced. The tire service owner advised we had a major gas leak and advised us not to drive it far. ...

Oct 24, 2022 Seat Belts

My 2009 has 112,000 miles on it. Over a period of time we started to smell gasoline . Thought it may be simply from putting gas in the car. The smell got stronger. Fortunately we had to have a tire replaced. The tire service owner advised we had a major gas leak and advised us not to drive it far. ...

Oct 24, 2022 Engine

My 2009 has 112,000 miles on it. Over a period of time we started to smell gasoline . Thought it may be simply from putting gas in the car. The smell got stronger. Fortunately we had to have a tire replaced. The tire service owner advised we had a major gas leak and advised us not to drive it far. ...

Oct 24, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2009 has 112,000 miles on it. Over a period of time we started to smell gasoline . Thought it may be simply from putting gas in the car. The smell got stronger. Fortunately we had to have a tire replaced. The tire service owner advised we had a major gas leak and advised us not to drive it far. ...

Oct 24, 2022 Seat Belts

My 2009 has 112,000 miles on it. Over a period of time we started to smell gasoline . Thought it may be simply from putting gas in the car. The smell got stronger. Fortunately we had to have a tire replaced. The tire service owner advised we had a major gas leak and advised us not to drive it far. ...

May 12, 2022 Electrical System 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle was not able to start immediately. The accelerator pedal was pumped to start the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact related the failure to a fau...

May 12, 2022 Electrical System 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle was not able to start immediately. The accelerator pedal was pumped to start the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact related the failure to a fau...

Apr 17, 2022 Engine

My 2009 CTS has 67k miles; however, on 02/24/2022 it was serviced at Les Stanford Cadillac for "Timing Chain Failure" which cost me $3,371,27. GM published service bulletin #11340C: Special Coverage Adjustment-Timing Chain Wear on 11/5/2012 that was sent to the dealerships explaining that the timing...

Apr 17, 2022 Engine

My 2009 CTS has 67k miles; however, on 02/24/2022 it was serviced at Les Stanford Cadillac for "Timing Chain Failure" which cost me $3,371,27. GM published service bulletin #11340C: Special Coverage Adjustment-Timing Chain Wear on 11/5/2012 that was sent to the dealerships explaining that the timing...

Nov 15, 2020 Steering

JUST LIKE MANY OTHER GM'S THE STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK WHILE DRIVING AND RELEASE IN ONE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER. IT HAS CAUSED US ALMOST TO HAVE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 2 AND THEY HAVE NO REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY SAID THEY COULD CHANGE THE STEERING COLUMN BUT CAN'T GUARA...

Nov 15, 2020 Steering

JUST LIKE MANY OTHER GM'S THE STEERING WHEEL WILL STICK WHILE DRIVING AND RELEASE IN ONE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER. IT HAS CAUSED US ALMOST TO HAVE A HEAD ON COLLISION. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 2 AND THEY HAVE NO REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY SAID THEY COULD CHANGE THE STEERING COLUMN BUT CAN'T GUARA...

Oct 14, 2020 Engine 140,104 mi

REPLACED TIMING CHAINS AT CERTIFIED DEALER, INCLUDING WATER PUMP. PARTS AND LABOR ABOUT $4,400.00. VEHICLE IS FINE IS THERE ANY REIMBURSABLE COST ON THIS FROM CADILLAC, VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 140,104??

Oct 14, 2020 Engine 140,104 mi

REPLACED TIMING CHAINS AT CERTIFIED DEALER, INCLUDING WATER PUMP. PARTS AND LABOR ABOUT $4,400.00. VEHICLE IS FINE IS THERE ANY REIMBURSABLE COST ON THIS FROM CADILLAC, VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 140,104??

Jul 15, 2020 Power Train 59,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP SIGN ON A STREET ROAD IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT 59,000 MILES. *JS

Jul 15, 2020 Power Train 59,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A STOP SIGN ON A STREET ROAD IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT 59,000 MILES. *JS

Jun 22, 2020 Engine 37,000 mi

SECOND TIME TIMING CHAIN FAILED CADILLAC SAYS 2007-2009 CADILLAC TIMING CHAINS HAVE A RECALL 11340C EXCEPT MY VIN # CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS I HAD TO PAY FOR BOTH REPAIR $1600 AND $2900 CADILLAC SHOULD REIMBURSE ME. *TR

Jun 22, 2020 Engine 37,000 mi

SECOND TIME TIMING CHAIN FAILED CADILLAC SAYS 2007-2009 CADILLAC TIMING CHAINS HAVE A RECALL 11340C EXCEPT MY VIN # CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS I HAD TO PAY FOR BOTH REPAIR $1600 AND $2900 CADILLAC SHOULD REIMBURSE ME. *TR

Jun 17, 2020 Engine 1,156 mi

I JUST GOT A OIL CHANGE, A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I THOUGHT IT NEEDS A TUNE UP SO I TOOK IT TO GET ONE AND THEY SAID IT DOES NOT NEED A TUNE UP, THEY HAVE A CODE( P0008) THEY SAID IS THE ENGINE POSITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, SOMETHING ABOUT A BELT THAT'S LOSE N IT NEEDS TO BE FIX SOON...

Jun 17, 2020 Unknown Or Other 1,156 mi

I JUST GOT A OIL CHANGE, A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I THOUGHT IT NEEDS A TUNE UP SO I TOOK IT TO GET ONE AND THEY SAID IT DOES NOT NEED A TUNE UP, THEY HAVE A CODE( P0008) THEY SAID IS THE ENGINE POSITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, SOMETHING ABOUT A BELT THAT'S LOSE N IT NEEDS TO BE FIX SOON...

Jun 17, 2020 Engine 1,156 mi

I JUST GOT A OIL CHANGE, A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I THOUGHT IT NEEDS A TUNE UP SO I TOOK IT TO GET ONE AND THEY SAID IT DOES NOT NEED A TUNE UP, THEY HAVE A CODE( P0008) THEY SAID IS THE ENGINE POSITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, SOMETHING ABOUT A BELT THAT'S LOSE N IT NEEDS TO BE FIX SOON...

Jun 17, 2020 Unknown Or Other 1,156 mi

I JUST GOT A OIL CHANGE, A WEEK LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I THOUGHT IT NEEDS A TUNE UP SO I TOOK IT TO GET ONE AND THEY SAID IT DOES NOT NEED A TUNE UP, THEY HAVE A CODE( P0008) THEY SAID IS THE ENGINE POSITION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, SOMETHING ABOUT A BELT THAT'S LOSE N IT NEEDS TO BE FIX SOON...

Dec 20, 2019 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE CADILLAC (303 ROOSEVELT RD, LOMBARD, IL 60148,) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. T...

Dec 20, 2019 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE CADILLAC (303 ROOSEVELT RD, LOMBARD, IL 60148,) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED REPLACEMENT. T...

Dec 3, 2019 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CMA'S COLONIAL AUTO CENTER (LOCATED AT 100 MYERS DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901, (434) ...

Dec 3, 2019 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CMA'S COLONIAL AUTO CENTER (LOCATED AT 100 MYERS DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901, (434) ...

Dec 3, 2019 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CMA'S COLONIAL AUTO CENTER (LOCATED AT 100 MYERS DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901, (434) ...

Dec 3, 2019 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CMA'S COLONIAL AUTO CENTER (LOCATED AT 100 MYERS DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901, (434) ...

Nov 29, 2019 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PINE BELT CADILLAC (732-797-3000, LOCATED AT 71 NEW JERSEY AVE 37, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Nov 29, 2019 Engine 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PINE BELT CADILLAC (732-797-3000, LOCATED AT 71 NEW JERSEY AVE 37, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Oct 31, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,500 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR JUST WHEN KEY IS ON.WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS FIRST CAR SHUTS OFF JUST LIKE IF SOMEONE TURNED KEY OFF.2ND STABITRAC LIGHT COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS 3RD SHUTS OFF CRUISE AND WILL NOT LET YOU USE IT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES 4TH LOCKES DOORS....IF YOU ARE STOPPED AND...

Oct 31, 2019 Electrical System 18,500 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR JUST WHEN KEY IS ON.WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS FIRST CAR SHUTS OFF JUST LIKE IF SOMEONE TURNED KEY OFF.2ND STABITRAC LIGHT COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS 3RD SHUTS OFF CRUISE AND WILL NOT LET YOU USE IT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES 4TH LOCKES DOORS....IF YOU ARE STOPPED AND...

Oct 31, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,500 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR JUST WHEN KEY IS ON.WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS FIRST CAR SHUTS OFF JUST LIKE IF SOMEONE TURNED KEY OFF.2ND STABITRAC LIGHT COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS 3RD SHUTS OFF CRUISE AND WILL NOT LET YOU USE IT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES 4TH LOCKES DOORS....IF YOU ARE STOPPED AND...

Oct 31, 2019 Electrical System 18,500 mi

CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR JUST WHEN KEY IS ON.WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS FIRST CAR SHUTS OFF JUST LIKE IF SOMEONE TURNED KEY OFF.2ND STABITRAC LIGHT COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS 3RD SHUTS OFF CRUISE AND WILL NOT LET YOU USE IT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES 4TH LOCKES DOORS....IF YOU ARE STOPPED AND...

Aug 29, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

NOTICED GAS SMELL COMING FROM CAR. I GOT WORRIED ONCE THE GAS SMELL BECAME A EVERYDAY THING. MECHANIC STATES A GAS LEAK IS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK AREA. DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND A LOT OF PETIOLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL.

Aug 29, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

NOTICED GAS SMELL COMING FROM CAR. I GOT WORRIED ONCE THE GAS SMELL BECAME A EVERYDAY THING. MECHANIC STATES A GAS LEAK IS COMING FROM THE GAS TANK AREA. DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND A LOT OF PETIOLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL.

Aug 1, 2019 Engine 102,000 mi

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLINKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SOUND USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ...

Aug 1, 2019 Engine 102,000 mi

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLINKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE SOUND USUALLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ...

Jul 19, 2019 Engine 102,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN BROKE, CAR IS IMMOBILIZED. TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN FAULTY SINCE 34,000 MILES.

Jul 19, 2019 Engine 102,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN BROKE, CAR IS IMMOBILIZED. TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN FAULTY SINCE 34,000 MILES.

Jul 5, 2019 Engine 69,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE FAILURE OF THE TIMING CHAIN. IF THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY. CADILLAC HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE I...

Jul 5, 2019 Engine 69,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE FAILURE OF THE TIMING CHAIN. IF THE TIMING CHAIN HAD BROKE WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY. CADILLAC HAS KNOWN ABOUT THE I...

Jun 29, 2019 Engine 59,824 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN BECAUSE THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING WHEN CAR IS OFF. ( I COULD ONLY HERE IT WHEN IN THE GARAGE. THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP 2 YEARS IN A ROW. THIS YEAR THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING. THEY REPLACED IT BUT DID NOT TEST DRIVE I...

Jun 29, 2019 Engine 59,824 mi

TOOK MY CAR IN BECAUSE THE ENGINE KEPT RUNNING WHEN CAR IS OFF. ( I COULD ONLY HERE IT WHEN IN THE GARAGE. THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP 2 YEARS IN A ROW. THIS YEAR THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING. THEY REPLACED IT BUT DID NOT TEST DRIVE I...

Jun 6, 2019 Power Train 98,000 mi

DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING - LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION, COASTED TO A STOP. NO FORWARD OR REARWARD MOVEMENT POSSIBLE AFTERWARDS

Jun 6, 2019 Power Train 98,000 mi

DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING - LOSS OF FORWARD MOTION, COASTED TO A STOP. NO FORWARD OR REARWARD MOVEMENT POSSIBLE AFTERWARDS

Apr 18, 2019 Steering

STEERING LOCKS UP AT IDLE AND LOW SPEEDS. TAKES ALL MY STRENGTH TO OVERCOME THIS SITUATION ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAPPENS IN PARK LOTS, CITY AND SUPERHIGHWAY. SINCE DECEMBER OF 2018. I CALLED GM AND CADILLAC AND THEY REFUSED TO TELL ME THE REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LISTE...

Apr 18, 2019 Steering

STEERING LOCKS UP AT IDLE AND LOW SPEEDS. TAKES ALL MY STRENGTH TO OVERCOME THIS SITUATION ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAPPENS IN PARK LOTS, CITY AND SUPERHIGHWAY. SINCE DECEMBER OF 2018. I CALLED GM AND CADILLAC AND THEY REFUSED TO TELL ME THE REPLACEMENT PART NUMBER FOR POWER STEERING FLUID LISTE...

Apr 17, 2019 Engine 128,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN ON 2009 CADILLAC CTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WONT COVER IT. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 17, 2019 Power Train 128,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN ON 2009 CADILLAC CTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WONT COVER IT. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 128,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN ON 2009 CADILLAC CTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WONT COVER IT. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 17, 2019 Engine 128,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN ON 2009 CADILLAC CTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WONT COVER IT. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 17, 2019 Power Train 128,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN ON 2009 CADILLAC CTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WONT COVER IT. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON.

Apr 17, 2019 Unknown Or Other 128,000 mi

TAKARA RECALL FOR TIMING CHAIN ON 2009 CADILLAC CTS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WONT COVER IT. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON.

Mar 18, 2019 Engine 140,000 mi

ERROR CODES RELATED TO TIMING CHAIN ARE ON THEREFORE IT NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT LOOKS LIKE MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE.

Mar 18, 2019 Engine 140,000 mi

ERROR CODES RELATED TO TIMING CHAIN ARE ON THEREFORE IT NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT LOOKS LIKE MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE.

Mar 5, 2019 Suspension 109,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Mar 5, 2019 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Mar 5, 2019 Engine 109,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Mar 5, 2019 Suspension 109,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Mar 5, 2019 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Mar 5, 2019 Engine 109,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Feb 8, 2019 Air Bags 100,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE, DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT IS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THROUGH RESEARCH, MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THE MODULE NEEDS TO BE FIXED, NOT JUST REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FAULTY MODULE.

Feb 8, 2019 Electrical System 100,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE, DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT IS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THROUGH RESEARCH, MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THE MODULE NEEDS TO BE FIXED, NOT JUST REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FAULTY MODULE.

Feb 8, 2019 Air Bags 100,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE, DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT IS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THROUGH RESEARCH, MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THE MODULE NEEDS TO BE FIXED, NOT JUST REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FAULTY MODULE.

Feb 8, 2019 Electrical System 100,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE, DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT IS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THROUGH RESEARCH, MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. THE MODULE NEEDS TO BE FIXED, NOT JUST REPLACED WITH ANOTHER FAULTY MODULE.

Jan 23, 2019 Power Train Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT AND A TREE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AUTO STAR (4395 BUFORD HWY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30071,...

Jan 23, 2019 Electrical System Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT AND A TREE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AUTO STAR (4395 BUFORD HWY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30071,...

Jan 23, 2019 Power Train Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT AND A TREE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AUTO STAR (4395 BUFORD HWY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30071,...

Jan 23, 2019 Electrical System Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED BACKWARDS OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT AND A TREE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AUTO STAR (4395 BUFORD HWY, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30071,...

Jan 4, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY LEAKS FROM THE PLASTIC "PVC" 90 DEGREE ELBOW LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION WILL CAUSE THE PLASTIC "PVC" ELBOW TO CRACK WHICH IN TURN LEADS TO A PERVASIVE AND DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK. THE FUEL LEAK THEN BEGINS TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHICH THEN...

Jan 4, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY LEAKS FROM THE PLASTIC "PVC" 90 DEGREE ELBOW LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION WILL CAUSE THE PLASTIC "PVC" ELBOW TO CRACK WHICH IN TURN LEADS TO A PERVASIVE AND DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK. THE FUEL LEAK THEN BEGINS TO PUDDLE ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHICH THEN...

Dec 17, 2018 Engine 35,000 mi

P0008 WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN DRIVING MECHANIC SAYS NEED TIMING CHANGE REPLACED DEALER SAYS THAT 11340CREPAIR FOR 2009 CADILLACS DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN NUMBER CAR CAR WAS RUNNING WHEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON

Dec 17, 2018 Engine 35,000 mi

P0008 WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN DRIVING MECHANIC SAYS NEED TIMING CHANGE REPLACED DEALER SAYS THAT 11340CREPAIR FOR 2009 CADILLACS DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN NUMBER CAR CAR WAS RUNNING WHEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON

Nov 5, 2018 Power Train 120,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

Nov 5, 2018 Power Train 120,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

Oct 1, 2018 Engine 66,010 mi

IN LATE AUGUST 2018, AT OR ABOUT 66,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CAR WENT TO A CADILLAC DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. CODES THAT WERE READ WERE; P0008 & P0017 INDICATING A TIMING CHAIN WEAR ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN WAS REPLACED AT A PERSONAL COST OF $2281.83. THE DEALER AND CADILLAC C...

Oct 1, 2018 Engine 66,010 mi

IN LATE AUGUST 2018, AT OR ABOUT 66,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CAR WENT TO A CADILLAC DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. CODES THAT WERE READ WERE; P0008 & P0017 INDICATING A TIMING CHAIN WEAR ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN WAS REPLACED AT A PERSONAL COST OF $2281.83. THE DEALER AND CADILLAC C...

Sep 20, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING AT 40 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE ...

Sep 20, 2018 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WHILE ACCELERATING AT 40 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE ...

Aug 22, 2018 Engine 107,250 mi

MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS SHOWED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO PULLED CODES P0008, P0017, P0018 WHICH ARE ALL RELATED TO TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. I BECAME AWARE OF TBS BULLETIN 11340C ' SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT ' TIMING CHAIN WEAR WHICH WAS EXTENDED TO INCLUDE 2009 CADILLAC CTS WITH LESS...

Aug 22, 2018 Power Train 88,000 mi

AT UNDER 90,000 MILES MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS AWD STARTED TO MAKE A THUMPING NOISE WHEN I SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. THIS HAPPENED FOR 3 DAYS. ON THE 4TH DAY I DROVE TO MY OFFICE, PARKED IN A PARKING RAMP. WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO HOME, THE CAR STARTED AND MOVED INTO GEAR...

Aug 22, 2018 Engine 107,250 mi

MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS SHOWED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO PULLED CODES P0008, P0017, P0018 WHICH ARE ALL RELATED TO TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. I BECAME AWARE OF TBS BULLETIN 11340C ' SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT ' TIMING CHAIN WEAR WHICH WAS EXTENDED TO INCLUDE 2009 CADILLAC CTS WITH LESS...

Aug 22, 2018 Power Train 88,000 mi

AT UNDER 90,000 MILES MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS AWD STARTED TO MAKE A THUMPING NOISE WHEN I SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. THIS HAPPENED FOR 3 DAYS. ON THE 4TH DAY I DROVE TO MY OFFICE, PARKED IN A PARKING RAMP. WHEN I WENT TO LEAVE FOR THE DAY I GOT IN MY CAR TO GO HOME, THE CAR STARTED AND MOVED INTO GEAR...

Jun 19, 2018 Power Train 36,605 mi

THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ROUTINELY MAKES LOUD GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISES WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS WHEN COOL AND JUST STARTING TO BE OPERATED. THIS PROBLEMS WAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES AND THE DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL AND AN EXPECTED THING THAT MAY OCCUR. I DISAGREE, GRINDI...

Jun 19, 2018 Power Train 36,605 mi

THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ROUTINELY MAKES LOUD GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISES WHEN MAKING SLOW TURNS AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS WHEN COOL AND JUST STARTING TO BE OPERATED. THIS PROBLEMS WAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES AND THE DEALER STATES IT IS NORMAL AND AN EXPECTED THING THAT MAY OCCUR. I DISAGREE, GRINDI...

Jun 7, 2018 Air Bags Crash 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Jun 7, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Jun 7, 2018 Air Bags Crash 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Jun 7, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Jun 6, 2018 Structure 37,367 mi

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILS TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, FIRST INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONSTANTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, DEALER SAID IT WAS A FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, AND THAT EVENTUALLY, THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT ...

Jun 6, 2018 Air Bags 37,367 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG ALERT ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY FROM MID-APRIL TO MAY 24, 2018. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 5/24/18. DEALER TRACED, LOCATED & REPAIRED HIGH RESISTANCE IN RIGHT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR GAB CIRCUIT IN SEAT CONNECTOR AT A COST OF $168. DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO OPEN CAMPAIG...

Jun 6, 2018 Structure 37,367 mi

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILS TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, FIRST INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CONSTANTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, DEALER SAID IT WAS A FAULTY DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR, AND THAT EVENTUALLY, THE DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT ...

Jun 6, 2018 Air Bags 37,367 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG ALERT ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY FROM MID-APRIL TO MAY 24, 2018. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP 5/24/18. DEALER TRACED, LOCATED & REPAIRED HIGH RESISTANCE IN RIGHT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR GAB CIRCUIT IN SEAT CONNECTOR AT A COST OF $168. DEALER SAID THERE WERE NO OPEN CAMPAIG...

May 23, 2018 Suspension

2009 CTS CADILLAC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUSPENSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING, SPINNING THE VEHICLE TOWARDS ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE VAHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE INSPECTED. *JS

May 23, 2018 Suspension

2009 CTS CADILLAC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR SUSPENSION SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUSPENSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING, SPINNING THE VEHICLE TOWARDS ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE VAHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE INSPECTED. *JS

Mar 9, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBURBAN CADILLAC OF PLYMOUTH (40475 ANN ARBOR ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN 48170, (734) 453-7500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND ...

Mar 9, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBURBAN CADILLAC OF PLYMOUTH (40475 ANN ARBOR ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN 48170, (734) 453-7500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND ...

Feb 13, 2018 Engine 96,000 mi

MY CAR HAS LESS THEN 96K MILES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT SHOWED CODES P0017 & P0008. GM ISSUES A SERVICE BULLENTIN (11340) AND LATER EXTENDED IT TO INCLUDE THE 2009 CTS ( 11340C) FOR PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR. EVEN THOUGH MY CARS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR IS LISTED UNDER SB 11340C, WH...

Feb 13, 2018 Engine 96,000 mi

MY CAR HAS LESS THEN 96K MILES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT SHOWED CODES P0017 & P0008. GM ISSUES A SERVICE BULLENTIN (11340) AND LATER EXTENDED IT TO INCLUDE THE 2009 CTS ( 11340C) FOR PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR. EVEN THOUGH MY CARS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR IS LISTED UNDER SB 11340C, WH...

Jan 31, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON I PULLED OVER TURN IT OFF BUT NOT MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND IT HAS A LOUD ROARING SOUND WHEN DRIVING

Jan 31, 2018 Power Train 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON I PULLED OVER TURN IT OFF BUT NOT MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND IT HAS A LOUD ROARING SOUND WHEN DRIVING

Jan 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON I PULLED OVER TURN IT OFF BUT NOT MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND IT HAS A LOUD ROARING SOUND WHEN DRIVING

Jan 31, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON I PULLED OVER TURN IT OFF BUT NOT MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND IT HAS A LOUD ROARING SOUND WHEN DRIVING

Jan 31, 2018 Power Train 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON I PULLED OVER TURN IT OFF BUT NOT MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND IT HAS A LOUD ROARING SOUND WHEN DRIVING

Jan 31, 2018 Unknown Or Other 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON I PULLED OVER TURN IT OFF BUT NOT MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND IT HAS A LOUD ROARING SOUND WHEN DRIVING

Jan 27, 2018 Air Bags

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

Jan 27, 2018 Service Brakes

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

Jan 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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

Jan 27, 2018 Air Bags

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

Jan 27, 2018 Service Brakes

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

Jan 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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

Oct 24, 2017 Engine 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. THE V...

Oct 24, 2017 Engine 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. THE V...

Aug 21, 2017 Power Train 106,000 mi

CTS TIMING CHAIN BAD - ENGINE CODES P0008 & P0017 COMING UP - WAS TOLD BY CADILLAC OF LAS VEGAS THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, BUT FOR SOME REASON, MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. REGARDING TSB 11340 (NHTSA REFERENCE- 10043857), WHICH STATES, "IF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIMING CH...

Aug 21, 2017 Power Train 106,000 mi

CTS TIMING CHAIN BAD - ENGINE CODES P0008 & P0017 COMING UP - WAS TOLD BY CADILLAC OF LAS VEGAS THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, BUT FOR SOME REASON, MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. REGARDING TSB 11340 (NHTSA REFERENCE- 10043857), WHICH STATES, "IF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIMING CH...

Aug 7, 2017 Engine 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CURRENTLY REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Aug 7, 2017 Engine 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CURRENTLY REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jun 7, 2017 Engine 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A P-0008 CODE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD AUTO GROUP (LOCATED AT 150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18705, (866) 403-0006) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN T...

Jun 7, 2017 Engine 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A P-0008 CODE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOTOR WORLD AUTO GROUP (LOCATED AT 150 MOTORWORLD DR, WILKES-BARRE, PA 18705, (866) 403-0006) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN T...

May 25, 2017 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AT 2 MPH, THE REAR PARKING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RED IN COLOR. AFTERWARDS, THE INDICATOR RETURNED TO ITS CORRECT SETTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AL SERRA CADILLAC (6201 SAGINAW RD, GRAND...

May 25, 2017 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE AT 2 MPH, THE REAR PARKING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED RED IN COLOR. AFTERWARDS, THE INDICATOR RETURNED TO ITS CORRECT SETTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AL SERRA CADILLAC (6201 SAGINAW RD, GRAND...

Apr 18, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN...

Apr 18, 2017 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN...

Apr 18, 2017 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN...

Apr 18, 2017 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN...

Apr 14, 2017 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK EITHER WITH THE SWITCH OR FOB. ONE MUST CRAWL FROM FRONT SEAT TO REAR TO UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. PASSENGERS CANNOT ENTER REAR WITHOUT DOING SO. ALSO DOORS WILL NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, NOR WITH SWITCH, LEAVING CHILDREN AT RISK OF OPENING DOOR FROM INSIDE. THE...

Apr 14, 2017 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK EITHER WITH THE SWITCH OR FOB. ONE MUST CRAWL FROM FRONT SEAT TO REAR TO UNLOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY. PASSENGERS CANNOT ENTER REAR WITHOUT DOING SO. ALSO DOORS WILL NOT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY, NOR WITH SWITCH, LEAVING CHILDREN AT RISK OF OPENING DOOR FROM INSIDE. THE...

Apr 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 CADILLAC CTS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO MY CADILLAC DEALER. I WAS TOLD MY TIMING CHAIN IS STRETCHED, LOOSE OR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $1800. UPON RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THERE WAS SUPPOSEDLY A SPECIAL WARRANTY ON...

Apr 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 CADILLAC CTS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 90,000 MILES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO MY CADILLAC DEALER. I WAS TOLD MY TIMING CHAIN IS STRETCHED, LOOSE OR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $1800. UPON RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THERE WAS SUPPOSEDLY A SPECIAL WARRANTY ON...

Mar 20, 2017 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE...

Mar 20, 2017 Engine 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE...

Feb 20, 2017 Engine

3.6 LITER ENGINE TIMING CHAINS WORN,STRETCHED.NOTE - IF TIMING CHAINS FAIL FURTHER AND THEY JUMP TIME SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR. MILEAGE 47643

Feb 20, 2017 Engine

3.6 LITER ENGINE TIMING CHAINS WORN,STRETCHED.NOTE - IF TIMING CHAINS FAIL FURTHER AND THEY JUMP TIME SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR. MILEAGE 47643

Jan 9, 2017 Engine 95,000 mi

WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND IT WAS COVERED BY GM WITH AN EXTENDED SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES. MY VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 95,000 MILES WHEN THE PROBLEM AS DIAGNOSED. A CADILLAC DEALER CONFIRMED VIA A PHONE CALL THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED. UPO...

Jan 9, 2017 Engine 95,000 mi

WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND IT WAS COVERED BY GM WITH AN EXTENDED SERVICE CAMPAIGN, 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES. MY VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 95,000 MILES WHEN THE PROBLEM AS DIAGNOSED. A CADILLAC DEALER CONFIRMED VIA A PHONE CALL THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED. UPO...

Nov 14, 2016 Engine

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS ONLY 61000 MILES ON IT.

Nov 14, 2016 Engine

WARNING LIGHT CAME ON.I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS THE PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS ONLY 61000 MILES ON IT.

Oct 25, 2016 Engine

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND IT RAN FINE. BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. TO DATE A "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS WELL AS A "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE A...

Oct 25, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND IT RAN FINE. BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. TO DATE A "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS WELL AS A "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE A...

Oct 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND IT RAN FINE. BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. TO DATE A "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS WELL AS A "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE A...

Oct 25, 2016 Engine

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND IT RAN FINE. BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. TO DATE A "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS WELL AS A "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE A...

Oct 25, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND IT RAN FINE. BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. TO DATE A "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS WELL AS A "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE A...

Oct 25, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND IT RAN FINE. BUT AS OF LATE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SOME MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE VEHICLE. TO DATE A "SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE" ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS WELL AS A "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHICH CAUSES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE A...

Oct 7, 2016 Engine 58,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MAY 2014 AT 58,000 MILES. MY TIMING CHAIN WORE OUT PREMATURELY. GM HAD A RECALL THROUGH JULY 2013 FOR THIS ISSUE (TSB #10287 2007-09 CTS AND SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT 11340C) THAT REPAIRED AND EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE ON AFFECTED ...

Oct 7, 2016 Engine 58,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MAY 2014 AT 58,000 MILES. MY TIMING CHAIN WORE OUT PREMATURELY. GM HAD A RECALL THROUGH JULY 2013 FOR THIS ISSUE (TSB #10287 2007-09 CTS AND SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT 11340C) THAT REPAIRED AND EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE ON AFFECTED ...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, 4 OF THE 6 CYLINDERS ON THIS AUTOMOBILE HAVE NEEDED COIL REPLACEMENTS ON THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL GM VEHICLES AND HAVE NOT NEEDED ANY REPAIRS OF THIS NATURE, AND BELIEVE THIS MAY BE A HARDWARE DEFECT. THE EFFECT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, PARTICULARLY WH...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, 4 OF THE 6 CYLINDERS ON THIS AUTOMOBILE HAVE NEEDED COIL REPLACEMENTS ON THE CYLINDERS. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL GM VEHICLES AND HAVE NOT NEEDED ANY REPAIRS OF THIS NATURE, AND BELIEVE THIS MAY BE A HARDWARE DEFECT. THE EFFECT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER, PARTICULARLY WH...

Sep 14, 2016 Engine 87,500 mi

I HAD A P0008 CHECK ENGINE CODE COME UP ON MY CAR FOR TIMING CHAIN ISSUES. GM ISSUED A SPECIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 2008-2009 CADILLAC CTS WITH THIS ISSUE, BUT THEY STATED I AM NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY, BUT IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE TSB THEY ISSUED.

Sep 14, 2016 Engine 87,500 mi

I HAD A P0008 CHECK ENGINE CODE COME UP ON MY CAR FOR TIMING CHAIN ISSUES. GM ISSUED A SPECIAL EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR 2008-2009 CADILLAC CTS WITH THIS ISSUE, BUT THEY STATED I AM NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY, BUT IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE TSB THEY ISSUED.

Sep 4, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

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.

Sep 4, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

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.

Aug 31, 2016 Engine 100,839 mi

REGARDING TSB 11340 (NHTSA REFERENCE- 10043857), WHICH STATES, "IF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAIN OCCURS ON YOUR 2007 MODEL YEAR GMC ACADIA; SATURN OUTLOOK; 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CTS, SRX, STS; 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCLAVE; CHEVROLET TRAVERSE; GMC ACADIA; OR SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLE, EQUI...

Aug 31, 2016 Engine 100,839 mi

REGARDING TSB 11340 (NHTSA REFERENCE- 10043857), WHICH STATES, "IF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAIN OCCURS ON YOUR 2007 MODEL YEAR GMC ACADIA; SATURN OUTLOOK; 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CTS, SRX, STS; 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCLAVE; CHEVROLET TRAVERSE; GMC ACADIA; OR SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLE, EQUI...

Aug 29, 2016 Power Train 101,088 mi

AT 101,000 MILES MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS AWD STARTING TO "THUMP" WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR VICE VERSA. IT ALSO DID IT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ON A THURSDAY. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY AT THE DEALER. ON MY WAY TO THE SERVICE APPOINTME...

Aug 29, 2016 Power Train 101,088 mi

AT 101,000 MILES MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS AWD STARTING TO "THUMP" WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE OR VICE VERSA. IT ALSO DID IT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THIS STARTED HAPPENING ON A THURSDAY. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE FOR THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY AT THE DEALER. ON MY WAY TO THE SERVICE APPOINTME...

Aug 7, 2016 Suspension

THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE IS LOOSE AND I HAVE RESEARCHED THAT THIS IS A COOMIN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. EXPENSIVE FOR CONSUMER TO REPLACE THIS PART. DANGEROUS TO DRIVER IF THIS PART BREAKS. CAUSES UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING, AND LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF. CADILLAC HAS THE BRIGHT IDEA OF SEALED H...

Aug 7, 2016 Suspension

THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR AXLE IS LOOSE AND I HAVE RESEARCHED THAT THIS IS A COOMIN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. EXPENSIVE FOR CONSUMER TO REPLACE THIS PART. DANGEROUS TO DRIVER IF THIS PART BREAKS. CAUSES UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKING, AND LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF. CADILLAC HAS THE BRIGHT IDEA OF SEALED H...

Aug 4, 2016 Engine 52,594 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Aug 4, 2016 Engine 52,594 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Jul 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE ...

Jul 25, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE ...

Jun 29, 2016 Structure 65,153 mi

LEAKING WHEN IT RAIN(NOT SUN ROOF) DASHBOARD LIGHT TURNING OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION.

Jun 29, 2016 Electrical System 65,153 mi

LEAKING WHEN IT RAIN(NOT SUN ROOF) DASHBOARD LIGHT TURNING OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION.

Jun 29, 2016 Structure 65,153 mi

LEAKING WHEN IT RAIN(NOT SUN ROOF) DASHBOARD LIGHT TURNING OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION.

Jun 29, 2016 Electrical System 65,153 mi

LEAKING WHEN IT RAIN(NOT SUN ROOF) DASHBOARD LIGHT TURNING OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION.

May 28, 2016 Service Brakes 46,500 mi

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 RE...

May 28, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,500 mi

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 RE...

May 28, 2016 Steering 46,500 mi

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 RE...

May 28, 2016 Service Brakes 46,500 mi

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 RE...

May 28, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 46,500 mi

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 RE...

May 28, 2016 Steering 46,500 mi

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 RE...

May 4, 2016 Power Train 141,700 mi

THERE IS A JOLTING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT IS ACTING LIKE SOMEONE IS STAB BRAKING.IT DOES IT AT ALL SPEEDS BUT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME

May 4, 2016 Power Train 141,700 mi

THERE IS A JOLTING IN THE REAR OF THE CAR THAT IS ACTING LIKE SOMEONE IS STAB BRAKING.IT DOES IT AT ALL SPEEDS BUT DOES NOT DO IT ALL THE TIME

May 3, 2016 Engine 94,000 mi

REGARDING TSB 11340 (NHTSA REFERENCE- 10043857), WHICH STATES, "IF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAIN OCCURS ON YOUR 2007 MODEL YEAR GMC ACADIA; SATURN OUTLOOK; 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CTS, SRX, STS; 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCLAVE; CHEVROLET TRAVERSE; GMC ACADIA; OR SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLE, EQUI...

May 3, 2016 Engine 94,000 mi

REGARDING TSB 11340 (NHTSA REFERENCE- 10043857), WHICH STATES, "IF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIMING CHAIN OCCURS ON YOUR 2007 MODEL YEAR GMC ACADIA; SATURN OUTLOOK; 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CADILLAC CTS, SRX, STS; 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK ENCLAVE; CHEVROLET TRAVERSE; GMC ACADIA; OR SATURN OUTLOOK VEHICLE, EQUI...

Apr 18, 2016 Steering 80,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OVER NORMAL BUMPS (BRIDGE SEAMS, R.R TRACKS, HIGHWAY CONCRETE EXPANSION JOINTS) THE CAR PERFORMS AN UNCOMMANDED TURN TO THE RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL IS QUICKLY TURNED TO THE LEFT BY DRIVER, FOLLOWED BY THE STEERING WHEEL POINTING (UP TO) APPROX. 30-45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT...

Apr 18, 2016 Steering 80,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OVER NORMAL BUMPS (BRIDGE SEAMS, R.R TRACKS, HIGHWAY CONCRETE EXPANSION JOINTS) THE CAR PERFORMS AN UNCOMMANDED TURN TO THE RIGHT, THE STEERING WHEEL IS QUICKLY TURNED TO THE LEFT BY DRIVER, FOLLOWED BY THE STEERING WHEEL POINTING (UP TO) APPROX. 30-45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT...

Mar 25, 2016 Engine 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE CODE NEEDED TO BE RESET AND THE TIMING CHAIN POSSIBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGH...

Mar 25, 2016 Engine 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE CODE NEEDED TO BE RESET AND THE TIMING CHAIN POSSIBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGH...

Mar 18, 2016 Engine 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY AS...

Mar 18, 2016 Engine 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY AS...

Feb 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS THREE WEEKS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Feb 11, 2016 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT MY SON HIT ICE AND HIS CADILLAC WENT OFF THE ROAD HITTING A MAILBOX WITH A SUPPORT MADE FROM A TELEPHONE POLE, A ROW OF MAILBOXES THAT CAUSED HIS CAR TO GO AIRBORNE. THE CAR ROLLED 2 TIMES. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED.THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS INTACT. THE FRONT, DRIVERS SIDE,PASSANGERS SI...

Feb 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS THREE WEEKS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Feb 11, 2016 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

DRIVING AT NIGHT MY SON HIT ICE AND HIS CADILLAC WENT OFF THE ROAD HITTING A MAILBOX WITH A SUPPORT MADE FROM A TELEPHONE POLE, A ROW OF MAILBOXES THAT CAUSED HIS CAR TO GO AIRBORNE. THE CAR ROLLED 2 TIMES. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED.THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS INTACT. THE FRONT, DRIVERS SIDE,PASSANGERS SI...

Feb 10, 2016 Power Train 77,217 mi

01/07/16,MY WIFE AND MY SON OF 3 YEARS WERE DRIVING A 2009 CTS WITH 77K. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STOPS AND WON'T MOVE. NO WARNING SIGNS,NOTHING! AS SHE TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR SHE HEARD A WHINING NOISE. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE.

Feb 10, 2016 Power Train 77,217 mi

01/07/16,MY WIFE AND MY SON OF 3 YEARS WERE DRIVING A 2009 CTS WITH 77K. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STOPS AND WON'T MOVE. NO WARNING SIGNS,NOTHING! AS SHE TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN GEAR SHE HEARD A WHINING NOISE. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE.

Jan 4, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER CAME ON THE DISPLAY. VEHICLE RUNS AND IDLES ROUGHLY EVEN WHEN IN PARK. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TO CALL CADILLAC DEALER ABOUT A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT: THROTTLE BODY-REDUCED POWER MODE. GM #14582. LOOKED UP THIS SPECIAL ADJUST...

Jan 4, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 77,000 mi

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER CAME ON THE DISPLAY. VEHICLE RUNS AND IDLES ROUGHLY EVEN WHEN IN PARK. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD TO CALL CADILLAC DEALER ABOUT A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT: THROTTLE BODY-REDUCED POWER MODE. GM #14582. LOOKED UP THIS SPECIAL ADJUST...

Dec 21, 2015 Suspension 60,000 mi

SEVERE TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO MOVEMENT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM ANCHOR POINTS ON 2009 CTS-V RESULTING IN CONTACT OF TIRE (SIDEWALL) WITH LOWER CONTROL ARM WHILE TURNING, MERGING AND/OR ENTERING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. IN ADDITION TO CONTACT DAMAGE, THE MOVEMENT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM ANCHOR POINTS CAN RESULT IN...

Dec 21, 2015 Suspension 60,000 mi

SEVERE TIRE DAMAGE DUE TO MOVEMENT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM ANCHOR POINTS ON 2009 CTS-V RESULTING IN CONTACT OF TIRE (SIDEWALL) WITH LOWER CONTROL ARM WHILE TURNING, MERGING AND/OR ENTERING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. IN ADDITION TO CONTACT DAMAGE, THE MOVEMENT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM ANCHOR POINTS CAN RESULT IN...

Nov 25, 2015 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Nov 25, 2015 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Nov 19, 2015 Structure 38,550 mi

REAR WINDOW SHATTER WHILE SITTING IN GARAGE AND BLOWING A HOLE FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BEEN IN THE GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS

Nov 19, 2015 Structure 38,550 mi

REAR WINDOW SHATTER WHILE SITTING IN GARAGE AND BLOWING A HOLE FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BEEN IN THE GARAGE FOR 3 DAYS

Nov 9, 2015 Engine 90,636 mi

MY ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN LEAVING FOR WORK. I DID A CHECK UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND I WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF OIL. MY OIL GAGE DISPLAY WAS AT THE HALFWAY MARK WHICH MEANS I AM STILL GOOD ON MY OIL. ALSO, THE DIGITIAL DISPLAY IN MY CAR SAYS THAT I HAVE 54% OF OIL LIFE REMAINING. SOMWHERE WITH...

Nov 9, 2015 Engine 90,636 mi

MY ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN LEAVING FOR WORK. I DID A CHECK UNDER THE HOOD AND FOUND I WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF OIL. MY OIL GAGE DISPLAY WAS AT THE HALFWAY MARK WHICH MEANS I AM STILL GOOD ON MY OIL. ALSO, THE DIGITIAL DISPLAY IN MY CAR SAYS THAT I HAVE 54% OF OIL LIFE REMAINING. SOMWHERE WITH...

Nov 3, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNK...

Nov 3, 2015 Engine 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNK...

Oct 14, 2015 Electrical System 68,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE KEY FAILED TO SHIFT AND REMAINED IN THE ON POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBL...

Oct 14, 2015 Electrical System 68,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE KEY FAILED TO SHIFT AND REMAINED IN THE ON POSITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBL...

Oct 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE WAS COMING FROM THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE STATIONARY. TOOK CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT AND LEARNED THAT A CRACK AND LEAK WAS IN THE PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO SPILL AND SETTLE ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHICH CREATED A DANGEROUS CONDITION A...

Oct 9, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE WAS COMING FROM THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE STATIONARY. TOOK CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT AND LEARNED THAT A CRACK AND LEAK WAS IN THE PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO SPILL AND SETTLE ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHICH CREATED A DANGEROUS CONDITION A...

Sep 24, 2015 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

I WAS TRYING TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT CLIP (MALE PART) ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT BELT. THE CLIP WAS TURNED THE WRONG WAY ON THE SEAT BELT. WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST THE CLIP THE LOWER PART OF THE SEAT BELT CAME APART FROM ITS ANCHOR. I WAS STUNNED AT HOW EASILY THE SEAT BELT DETACHED. I CAME TO T...

Sep 24, 2015 Seat Belts 20,000 mi

I WAS TRYING TO ADJUST THE SEAT BELT CLIP (MALE PART) ON THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SEAT BELT. THE CLIP WAS TURNED THE WRONG WAY ON THE SEAT BELT. WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST THE CLIP THE LOWER PART OF THE SEAT BELT CAME APART FROM ITS ANCHOR. I WAS STUNNED AT HOW EASILY THE SEAT BELT DETACHED. I CAME TO T...

Sep 14, 2015 Seat Belts 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRE-TEN...

Sep 14, 2015 Seat Belts 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRE-TEN...

Sep 10, 2015 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CADILLAC DEALER WHO SAID THE CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT WAS NOT MAKING CONTACT AND THAT THE PINS IN THE CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ($600). IN MY OPINION THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS THE PINS IN THE CONNECTOR LOOSE CONTACT AS A RESULT OF THE...

Sep 10, 2015 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CADILLAC DEALER WHO SAID THE CONNECTOR UNDER THE SEAT WAS NOT MAKING CONTACT AND THAT THE PINS IN THE CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ($600). IN MY OPINION THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT AS THE PINS IN THE CONNECTOR LOOSE CONTACT AS A RESULT OF THE...

Sep 3, 2015 Tires 40,000 mi

MICHELIN PILOT HX MXM4 OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT) TIRES AT 40,000 MILES HAVE CHUNKS OF TREAD COMING OFF BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES (THE FORM DOES NOT PERMIT NOTING MORE THAN A SINGLE TIRE BUT IT IS BOTH FRONT TIRES) OF A WELL-MAINTAINED, DEALER MAINTAINED (UNDER WARRANTY AND THEN UNDER GM PROTECTION PLAN...

Sep 3, 2015 Tires 40,000 mi

MICHELIN PILOT HX MXM4 OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT) TIRES AT 40,000 MILES HAVE CHUNKS OF TREAD COMING OFF BOTH OF THE FRONT TIRES (THE FORM DOES NOT PERMIT NOTING MORE THAN A SINGLE TIRE BUT IT IS BOTH FRONT TIRES) OF A WELL-MAINTAINED, DEALER MAINTAINED (UNDER WARRANTY AND THEN UNDER GM PROTECTION PLAN...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ALL THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WITH THE KEY IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE ...

Aug 11, 2015 Electrical System 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ALL THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WITH THE KEY IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR MECHANISM NEEDED TO BE ...

Jul 6, 2015 Seat Belts 39,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE. TAKES SEVERAL TRIES AND PUSHING FRONT AND BACK OF THE RELEASE LEVER. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. UPDATED 10/15/15*JB

Jul 6, 2015 Seat Belts 39,000 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISENGAGE. TAKES SEVERAL TRIES AND PUSHING FRONT AND BACK OF THE RELEASE LEVER. UPDATE 9/15/15*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. UPDATED 10/15/15*JB

Jun 24, 2015 Engine 93,203 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 93203 MILES. OBD CODE P0008 TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM. THERE'S A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT (SCA) #11340C ON 2007-2009 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES FOR THAT KNOWN PROBLEM. I'M AT THE CADILLAC DEALER AND MY SPECIFIC VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER THAT SCA. I CALLED THE CADILLAC HQ AND TH...

Jun 24, 2015 Engine 93,203 mi

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 93203 MILES. OBD CODE P0008 TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM. THERE'S A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT (SCA) #11340C ON 2007-2009 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES FOR THAT KNOWN PROBLEM. I'M AT THE CADILLAC DEALER AND MY SPECIFIC VIN DOESN'T FALL UNDER THAT SCA. I CALLED THE CADILLAC HQ AND TH...

May 20, 2015 Wheels 55,000 mi

BLOW OUT, NO DONUT OR SPARE PROVIDED.HAD TO TOW CAR TO DEALER TO REPLACE 2 MONTH OLD TIRE. ALL AUTOS SHOULD COME WITH REPLACEMENT TIRE OR DONUT TIRE.

May 20, 2015 Wheels 55,000 mi

BLOW OUT, NO DONUT OR SPARE PROVIDED.HAD TO TOW CAR TO DEALER TO REPLACE 2 MONTH OLD TIRE. ALL AUTOS SHOULD COME WITH REPLACEMENT TIRE OR DONUT TIRE.

May 19, 2015 Power Train 82,000 mi

THE SPLINE ON THE TRANSMISSION STRIPPED OUT BECAUSE OF RUST AND I BELIEVE POOR WORKMANSHIP. THE VEHICLE JUST WENT OUT OF WARRANTY TWO MONTHS AGO. IT WILL COST ME APROX. $4000. TO REPAIR. POTENTIAL HAZZARD. IF I WERE ON THE INTERSTATE IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. WHEN WILL GM HAVE ...

May 19, 2015 Power Train 82,000 mi

THE SPLINE ON THE TRANSMISSION STRIPPED OUT BECAUSE OF RUST AND I BELIEVE POOR WORKMANSHIP. THE VEHICLE JUST WENT OUT OF WARRANTY TWO MONTHS AGO. IT WILL COST ME APROX. $4000. TO REPAIR. POTENTIAL HAZZARD. IF I WERE ON THE INTERSTATE IT MAY HAVE CAUSED A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. WHEN WILL GM HAVE ...

May 11, 2015 Air Bags 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

May 11, 2015 Air Bags 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Apr 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING A VIOLENT RAIN STORM, MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE DIC MESSAGE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE CAME ON" WHICH IMMEDIATELY LIMITED THE TO APPROX. 2500 RPM. THIS ACTION CREATED A TOTALLY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION. THE REDUCED POWER SLOWED THE CAR ...

Apr 15, 2015 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING A VIOLENT RAIN STORM, MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE DIC MESSAGE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE CAME ON" WHICH IMMEDIATELY LIMITED THE TO APPROX. 2500 RPM. THIS ACTION CREATED A TOTALLY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION. THE REDUCED POWER SLOWED THE CAR ...

Apr 15, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING A VIOLENT RAIN STORM, MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE DIC MESSAGE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE CAME ON" WHICH IMMEDIATELY LIMITED THE TO APPROX. 2500 RPM. THIS ACTION CREATED A TOTALLY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION. THE REDUCED POWER SLOWED THE CAR ...

Apr 15, 2015 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING A VIOLENT RAIN STORM, MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE DIC MESSAGE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER MESSAGE CAME ON" WHICH IMMEDIATELY LIMITED THE TO APPROX. 2500 RPM. THIS ACTION CREATED A TOTALLY UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION. THE REDUCED POWER SLOWED THE CAR ...

Mar 25, 2015 Engine 83,797 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM CODE AS P0008 PERTAINING TO THE TIMING CHAIN. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $2200. VEHICLE IS WELL-CARED FOR AND HAS 83,800 MILES ON IT. ACCORDING TO OTHER C...

Mar 25, 2015 Engine 83,797 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM CODE AS P0008 PERTAINING TO THE TIMING CHAIN. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A COST OF APPROXIMATELY $2200. VEHICLE IS WELL-CARED FOR AND HAS 83,800 MILES ON IT. ACCORDING TO OTHER C...

Mar 19, 2015 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL #14172. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HE WOULD BE PUT ON A WAITING, BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Mar 19, 2015 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL #14172. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, HE WOULD BE PUT ON A WAITING, BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

Feb 17, 2015 Power Train 7,124 mi

I PURCHASED A CADILLAC CTS AND THE TIMING CHAIN IS OUT. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS OUT. I HAVE GOOGLED THIS MODEL AND HAVE FOUND OTHERS TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAVEN'T SOMEONE HELD THIS COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACI...

Feb 17, 2015 Power Train 7,124 mi

I PURCHASED A CADILLAC CTS AND THE TIMING CHAIN IS OUT. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS OUT. I HAVE GOOGLED THIS MODEL AND HAVE FOUND OTHERS TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAVEN'T SOMEONE HELD THIS COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACI...

Dec 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOOSES ANY INDICATION OF GEAR SELECTION, AND CAR MUST BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROLS ONCE PARK...

Dec 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOOSES ANY INDICATION OF GEAR SELECTION, AND CAR MUST BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROLS ONCE PARK...

Dec 17, 2014 Steering 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOOSES ANY INDICATION OF GEAR SELECTION, AND CAR MUST BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROLS ONCE PARK...

Dec 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOOSES ANY INDICATION OF GEAR SELECTION, AND CAR MUST BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROLS ONCE PARK...

Dec 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOOSES ANY INDICATION OF GEAR SELECTION, AND CAR MUST BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROLS ONCE PARK...

Dec 17, 2014 Steering 62,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR JUMPS OUT OF GEAR CAUSING RAPID DECELERATION, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOOSES ANY INDICATION OF GEAR SELECTION, AND CAR MUST BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES TO REGAIN CONTROLS ONCE PARK...

Dec 9, 2014 Engine 27,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE ABLE TO STOP I CALLED ONSTAR AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE ME A DIAGNOSTIC. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE ERROR AND TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FIRST THING THE NEXT MORNING....

Dec 9, 2014 Power Train 27,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE ABLE TO STOP I CALLED ONSTAR AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE ME A DIAGNOSTIC. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE ERROR AND TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FIRST THING THE NEXT MORNING....

Dec 9, 2014 Engine 27,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE ABLE TO STOP I CALLED ONSTAR AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE ME A DIAGNOSTIC. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE ERROR AND TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FIRST THING THE NEXT MORNING....

Dec 9, 2014 Power Train 27,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE ABLE TO STOP I CALLED ONSTAR AND ASKED THEM TO GIVE ME A DIAGNOSTIC. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ENGINE ERROR AND TO TAKE IN FOR SERVICE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FIRST THING THE NEXT MORNING....

Nov 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash

2009 CADILLAC CTS CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT *CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS PUSHED INTO A CAR IN FRONT OF HER, FROM A DEAD STOP. *JB

Nov 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash

2009 CADILLAC CTS CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT *CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS PUSHED INTO A CAR IN FRONT OF HER, FROM A DEAD STOP. *JB

Nov 19, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI...

Nov 19, 2014 Engine 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI...

Oct 10, 2014 Wheels Crash 81,372 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 - 69 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TIRE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND SQUEALING THEN, IT STARTED WOBBLING BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER IT SPUN AROUND A FEW CIRCLES. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ...

Oct 10, 2014 Suspension Crash 81,372 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 - 69 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TIRE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND SQUEALING THEN, IT STARTED WOBBLING BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER IT SPUN AROUND A FEW CIRCLES. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ...

Oct 10, 2014 Steering Crash 81,372 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 - 69 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TIRE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND SQUEALING THEN, IT STARTED WOBBLING BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER IT SPUN AROUND A FEW CIRCLES. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ...

Oct 10, 2014 Wheels Crash 81,372 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 - 69 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TIRE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND SQUEALING THEN, IT STARTED WOBBLING BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER IT SPUN AROUND A FEW CIRCLES. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ...

Oct 10, 2014 Suspension Crash 81,372 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 - 69 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TIRE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND SQUEALING THEN, IT STARTED WOBBLING BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER IT SPUN AROUND A FEW CIRCLES. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ...

Oct 10, 2014 Steering Crash 81,372 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 - 69 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TIRE STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND SQUEALING THEN, IT STARTED WOBBLING BUT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER IT SPUN AROUND A FEW CIRCLES. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS ...

Oct 7, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Oct 7, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Oct 2, 2014 Engine 66,617 mi

PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY $3000. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALERTED US OF THE SITUATION. FROM OUR RESEARCH, THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR GM VEHICLE. GM DENIES THERE IS AN ISSUE FOR OUR VIN. TIMING CHAINS DO NOT TO WEAR IN 5 YEARS 66617 MILES. IT I...

Oct 2, 2014 Engine 66,617 mi

PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY $3000. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALERTED US OF THE SITUATION. FROM OUR RESEARCH, THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR GM VEHICLE. GM DENIES THERE IS AN ISSUE FOR OUR VIN. TIMING CHAINS DO NOT TO WEAR IN 5 YEARS 66617 MILES. IT I...

Oct 1, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Oct 1, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 23, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 23, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 23, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Sep 23, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 SHOU...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering Crash

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 SHOU...

Jul 29, 2014 Air Bags Crash

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 SHOU...

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

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 SHOU...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering Crash

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 SHOU...

Jul 29, 2014 Air Bags Crash

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 SHOU...

Jul 20, 2014 Engine 70,300 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO CADILLAC AND THEY SAID THE TIMING CHAINS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GENERAL MOTORS ANNOUNCED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 10287 IN FEB., 2010 FOR PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR ON 2007-2009 CADILLAC CTS. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAIN...

Jul 20, 2014 Engine 70,300 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO CADILLAC AND THEY SAID THE TIMING CHAINS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. GENERAL MOTORS ANNOUNCED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 10287 IN FEB., 2010 FOR PREMATURE TIMING CHAIN WEAR ON 2007-2009 CADILLAC CTS. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAIN...

Jun 25, 2014 Electrical System 74,000 mi

THIS CAR NOW HAS A REPORTED SECOND FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL PART THAT CONTROLS THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT'S ENGINE. THE FAILURE RATE ON THIS ITEM NOW EXCEEDS 33%, WHICH IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE RATE FOR A CRITICAL ENGINE ELECTRICAL ITEM! THE FAILURE NOTED HERE IS VERY DANGEROUS F...

Jun 25, 2014 Electrical System 74,000 mi

THIS CAR NOW HAS A REPORTED SECOND FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL PART THAT CONTROLS THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT'S ENGINE. THE FAILURE RATE ON THIS ITEM NOW EXCEEDS 33%, WHICH IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE RATE FOR A CRITICAL ENGINE ELECTRICAL ITEM! THE FAILURE NOTED HERE IS VERY DANGEROUS F...

Jun 19, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 9PM IN THE EVENING AND THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP OR ONSTAR TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE UNATTENDED AND RUNNING IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT RISKING AN ENGINE FIRE AND COULD ...

Jun 19, 2014 Power Train 45,000 mi

KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 9PM IN THE EVENING AND THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP OR ONSTAR TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE UNATTENDED AND RUNNING IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT RISKING AN ENGINE FIRE AND COULD ...

Jun 19, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 9PM IN THE EVENING AND THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP OR ONSTAR TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE UNATTENDED AND RUNNING IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT RISKING AN ENGINE FIRE AND COULD ...

Jun 19, 2014 Power Train 45,000 mi

KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION, COULD NOT SHUT VEHICLE OFF. THIS OCCURRED AFTER 9PM IN THE EVENING AND THERE WAS NO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEALERSHIP OR ONSTAR TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE UNATTENDED AND RUNNING IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT RISKING AN ENGINE FIRE AND COULD ...

May 7, 2014 Suspension 84,569 mi

CLANKING NOISE AND STEERING DIFFICULTY WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS OR CHUCK HOLES IN THE STREET. REAR END SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH ON SLIGHTLY ROUGH ROADS AT EVEN LOW SPEEDS. *TR

May 7, 2014 Suspension 84,569 mi

CLANKING NOISE AND STEERING DIFFICULTY WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS OR CHUCK HOLES IN THE STREET. REAR END SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH ON SLIGHTLY ROUGH ROADS AT EVEN LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Apr 18, 2014 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE FOUND SOME RECALLS FOR THIS CAR BY VIN.#, BUT WHEN I ENTER IT IN GM RECALL SITE, THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALLS. MITCHELL AND ALL DATA REPORTED A PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE, NO DEPLOYMENT PROBLEM. HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE. REAR TIE ROD NUT CAN COME LOOSE AND CAUSE...

Apr 18, 2014 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE FOUND SOME RECALLS FOR THIS CAR BY VIN.#, BUT WHEN I ENTER IT IN GM RECALL SITE, THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALLS. MITCHELL AND ALL DATA REPORTED A PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE, NO DEPLOYMENT PROBLEM. HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE FIRE. REAR TIE ROD NUT CAN COME LOOSE AND CAUSE...

Mar 28, 2014 Electrical System 13,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED INTO THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Mar 28, 2014 Electrical System 13,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED INTO THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Mar 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT DOOR LATCHES WERE FROZEN AND INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE WATER AND MOISTURE HAD SEEPED IN AND AS A RESULT, BOTH LATCHES NEEDED TO BE RE...

Mar 24, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT DOOR LATCHES WERE FROZEN AND INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE WATER AND MOISTURE HAD SEEPED IN AND AS A RESULT, BOTH LATCHES NEEDED TO BE RE...

Mar 19, 2014 Air Bags 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS RECURRING FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...

Mar 19, 2014 Air Bags 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS RECURRING FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMB...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIBRATION/UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHIFTING GEARS ERRATICALLY, VIBRATING AND LACKED POWER. THE CONDITION APPEARED IRREGULAR AND FOR SOME TIME, N...

Mar 12, 2014 Engine

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIBRATION/UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHIFTING GEARS ERRATICALLY, VIBRATING AND LACKED POWER. THE CONDITION APPEARED IRREGULAR AND FOR SOME TIME, N...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIBRATION/UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHIFTING GEARS ERRATICALLY, VIBRATING AND LACKED POWER. THE CONDITION APPEARED IRREGULAR AND FOR SOME TIME, N...

Mar 12, 2014 Engine

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIBRATION/UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHIFTING GEARS ERRATICALLY, VIBRATING AND LACKED POWER. THE CONDITION APPEARED IRREGULAR AND FOR SOME TIME, N...

Feb 27, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

VERY SPORADICALLY THE PASSENGER DOOR EITHER REFUSES TO CLOSE FROM THE OUTSIDE (DOOR BOUNCES BACK) OR YOU ARE TRAPPED IN THE CAR, WHEN THE PASSENGER DOOR REFUSES TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Electrical System 35,000 mi

VERY SPORADICALLY THE PASSENGER DOOR EITHER REFUSES TO CLOSE FROM THE OUTSIDE (DOOR BOUNCES BACK) OR YOU ARE TRAPPED IN THE CAR, WHEN THE PASSENGER DOOR REFUSES TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

INDICATOR LIGHT CAME AND HAD A NOTIFICATION THAT A LOSS OF POWER WOULD HAPPEN. JUST BARELY LIMPED HOME. *TR

Jan 30, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

INDICATOR LIGHT CAME AND HAD A NOTIFICATION THAT A LOSS OF POWER WOULD HAPPEN. JUST BARELY LIMPED HOME. *TR

Dec 23, 2013 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* 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 V...

Dec 23, 2013 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

TL* 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 V...

Oct 21, 2013 Engine 114,000 mi

GM 3.6L TIMING CHAIN STRETCH WITHOUT WARNING. HAD IT FAILED AT SPEED, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Oct 21, 2013 Engine 114,000 mi

GM 3.6L TIMING CHAIN STRETCH WITHOUT WARNING. HAD IT FAILED AT SPEED, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Jul 5, 2013 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN TIGHTENED THE DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS TO THE TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VE...

Jul 5, 2013 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN TIGHTENED THE DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS TO THE TRANSMISSION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VE...

Mar 9, 2013 Suspension 34,000 mi

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 RO...

Mar 9, 2013 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

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 RO...

Mar 9, 2013 Suspension 34,000 mi

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 RO...

Mar 9, 2013 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

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 RO...

Dec 20, 2012 Unknown Or Other

2009 CADILLAC CTS-V. CONSUMER REQUESTS VEHICLE BUY BACK PER LEMON LAW. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE SIMILAR TO DRIVING OVER A BED OF LARGE ROCKS WHILE BACKING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.

Dec 20, 2012 Unknown Or Other

2009 CADILLAC CTS-V. CONSUMER REQUESTS VEHICLE BUY BACK PER LEMON LAW. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE SIMILAR TO DRIVING OVER A BED OF LARGE ROCKS WHILE BACKING UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.

Sep 9, 2012 Equipment 59,000 mi

WHILE JACKING UP THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR THE JACK BROKE AT THE BASE OF THE JACK WHERE THE TWO LEVERS CONNECT AND THE CAR FELL ABOUT A FOOT THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE JACK WAS SEATED LEVEL ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR AND IN AN UP RIGHT POSITION. I WAS NOT UNDER THE CAR, SO I WAS NOT INJURED. THE JA...

Sep 9, 2012 Equipment 59,000 mi

WHILE JACKING UP THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR THE JACK BROKE AT THE BASE OF THE JACK WHERE THE TWO LEVERS CONNECT AND THE CAR FELL ABOUT A FOOT THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE JACK WAS SEATED LEVEL ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR AND IN AN UP RIGHT POSITION. I WAS NOT UNDER THE CAR, SO I WAS NOT INJURED. THE JA...

Oct 30, 2011 Steering Crash 16,900 mi

WE WERE LEAVING A DINER PARKING LOT IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR A DELIVERY TRUCK BLOCKING OUR EXIT. WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED FORWARD I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND TO OUR LEFT(MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME). I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE CA...

Oct 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 16,900 mi

WE WERE LEAVING A DINER PARKING LOT IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR A DELIVERY TRUCK BLOCKING OUR EXIT. WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED FORWARD I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND TO OUR LEFT(MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME). I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE CA...

Oct 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,900 mi

WE WERE LEAVING A DINER PARKING LOT IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR A DELIVERY TRUCK BLOCKING OUR EXIT. WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED FORWARD I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND TO OUR LEFT(MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME). I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE CA...

Oct 30, 2011 Steering Crash 16,900 mi

WE WERE LEAVING A DINER PARKING LOT IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR A DELIVERY TRUCK BLOCKING OUR EXIT. WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED FORWARD I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND TO OUR LEFT(MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME). I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE CA...

Oct 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 16,900 mi

WE WERE LEAVING A DINER PARKING LOT IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR A DELIVERY TRUCK BLOCKING OUR EXIT. WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED FORWARD I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND TO OUR LEFT(MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME). I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE CA...

Oct 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 16,900 mi

WE WERE LEAVING A DINER PARKING LOT IN THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I HAD TO STOP FOR A DELIVERY TRUCK BLOCKING OUR EXIT. WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED FORWARD I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD AND TO OUR LEFT(MY WIFE WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME). I PRESSED DOWN ON THE BRAKES AND THE CA...

Sep 6, 2011 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOTICE OF RECALL FOR REMOVAL OF HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED ON HER VEHICLE, BECAUSE IT IS NOT NEEDED. *JB

Sep 6, 2011 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOTICE OF RECALL FOR REMOVAL OF HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED ON HER VEHICLE, BECAUSE IT IS NOT NEEDED. *JB

Jul 30, 2011 Electrical System 13,000 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAINS BATTERY WHEN NOT DRIVEN 7-10 DAYS. THEN, CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD. CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FOUR TIMES NOW AND THE THIRD TIME WAS HELD FOR MORE THAN THREE WEEKS. NOW THE FOURTH TIME, GM HAS HAD THE CAR MORE THAN THREE WEEKS AGAIN WITH NO IDEA WHEN PROB...

Jul 30, 2011 Electrical System 13,000 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAINS BATTERY WHEN NOT DRIVEN 7-10 DAYS. THEN, CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD. CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE FOUR TIMES NOW AND THE THIRD TIME WAS HELD FOR MORE THAN THREE WEEKS. NOW THE FOURTH TIME, GM HAS HAD THE CAR MORE THAN THREE WEEKS AGAIN WITH NO IDEA WHEN PROB...

May 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH SCREECHING BRAKES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. *TGW THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WA AFFECTED BY THE RECALL, REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED GM, SHE WAS INFORMED A LETTER WOULD BE SENT TO HER. UPDATED 08/27...

May 19, 2011 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH SCREECHING BRAKES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. *TGW THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WA AFFECTED BY THE RECALL, REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED GM, SHE WAS INFORMED A LETTER WOULD BE SENT TO HER. UPDATED 08/27...

May 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH SCREECHING BRAKES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. *TGW THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WA AFFECTED BY THE RECALL, REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED GM, SHE WAS INFORMED A LETTER WOULD BE SENT TO HER. UPDATED 08/27...

May 19, 2011 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH SCREECHING BRAKES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. *TGW THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WA AFFECTED BY THE RECALL, REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED GM, SHE WAS INFORMED A LETTER WOULD BE SENT TO HER. UPDATED 08/27...

Apr 28, 2011 Suspension 47,188 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS CAUSING THE SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATE...

Apr 28, 2011 Wheels 47,188 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS CAUSING THE SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATE...

Apr 28, 2011 Suspension 47,188 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS CAUSING THE SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATE...

Apr 28, 2011 Wheels 47,188 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM WAS CAUSING THE SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATE...

Apr 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting 27,248 mi

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLAMP MELTED AND PREVENTED THE USE OF THE HEADLIGHT. SECOND INCIDENT IN 8 MONTHS, WITH THE FIRST OCCURRING ON THE LEFT FRONT HEADLAMP. DEALER BLAMED INCIDENT ON HEAT GENERATED BY THE HALOGEN HEADLAMP.

Apr 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting 27,248 mi

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON THE FRONT RIGHT HEADLAMP MELTED AND PREVENTED THE USE OF THE HEADLIGHT. SECOND INCIDENT IN 8 MONTHS, WITH THE FIRST OCCURRING ON THE LEFT FRONT HEADLAMP. DEALER BLAMED INCIDENT ON HEAT GENERATED BY THE HALOGEN HEADLAMP.

Mar 28, 2011 Structure 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY 2 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER AND DRAG TOWARD THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONLY WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR WHEN DRIVING ON ROAD SURFACES WITH FIVE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW...

Mar 28, 2011 Suspension 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY 2 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER AND DRAG TOWARD THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONLY WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR WHEN DRIVING ON ROAD SURFACES WITH FIVE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW...

Mar 28, 2011 Structure 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY 2 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER AND DRAG TOWARD THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONLY WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR WHEN DRIVING ON ROAD SURFACES WITH FIVE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW...

Mar 28, 2011 Suspension 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY 2 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER AND DRAG TOWARD THE GROUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONLY WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING A DRIVEWAY OR WHEN DRIVING ON ROAD SURFACES WITH FIVE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW...

Mar 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,187 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR THE TIMING CHAIN. AFTER THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DE...

Mar 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,187 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A MANUFACTURERS SATISFACTION PROGRAM FOR THE TIMING CHAIN. AFTER THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DE...

Feb 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting

I AM FINDING THAT THE NEWER VEHICLES WITH THE LED TAIL LIGHTS ARE VERY DISTRACTING. WHEN FOLLOWING THESE CARS AND MOVING MY EYES FROM SIDE TO SIDE THE PWM SWITCHING FREQUENCY CAUSES ME TO SEE A STROBING EFFECT. THIS SEEMS TO BE WORSE ON THE CADILLAC'S WITH THE LARGER TAIL LIGHTS. BUT THERE ARE GE...

Feb 10, 2011 Exterior Lighting

I AM FINDING THAT THE NEWER VEHICLES WITH THE LED TAIL LIGHTS ARE VERY DISTRACTING. WHEN FOLLOWING THESE CARS AND MOVING MY EYES FROM SIDE TO SIDE THE PWM SWITCHING FREQUENCY CAUSES ME TO SEE A STROBING EFFECT. THIS SEEMS TO BE WORSE ON THE CADILLAC'S WITH THE LARGER TAIL LIGHTS. BUT THERE ARE GE...

Dec 3, 2010 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT REGARDING HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER STATING THE HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. THE CONSUMER DOESN'T WANT THE FEATURE REMOVED, BECAUSE SHE HASN'T EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS. *JB

Dec 3, 2010 Electrical System

2009 CADILLAC CTS. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENT REGARDING HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER STATING THE HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. THE CONSUMER DOESN'T WANT THE FEATURE REMOVED, BECAUSE SHE HASN'T EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS. *JB

Dec 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH AFTER HEARING THE GAS PEDAL MAKE A POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING GEARS AND DECELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A...

Dec 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 13,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH AFTER HEARING THE GAS PEDAL MAKE A POPPING SOUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING GEARS AND DECELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A...

Nov 10, 2010 Steering 23,300 mi

THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM FELT VIBRATION COMING FROM STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS, TOOK TO ONE DEALERSHIP WHO CLAIMED IT IS FIXED, AND IT WASN'T, TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TWO WEEK LATER FOR STEERING VIBRATION, THEY FOUND OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE WORST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE SIN...

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 23,300 mi

THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM FELT VIBRATION COMING FROM STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS, TOOK TO ONE DEALERSHIP WHO CLAIMED IT IS FIXED, AND IT WASN'T, TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TWO WEEK LATER FOR STEERING VIBRATION, THEY FOUND OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE WORST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE SIN...

Nov 10, 2010 Steering 23,300 mi

THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM FELT VIBRATION COMING FROM STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS, TOOK TO ONE DEALERSHIP WHO CLAIMED IT IS FIXED, AND IT WASN'T, TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TWO WEEK LATER FOR STEERING VIBRATION, THEY FOUND OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE WORST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE SIN...

Nov 10, 2010 Structure 23,300 mi

THERE IS A STEERING PROBLEM FELT VIBRATION COMING FROM STEERING WHEN MAKING TURNS, TOOK TO ONE DEALERSHIP WHO CLAIMED IT IS FIXED, AND IT WASN'T, TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TWO WEEK LATER FOR STEERING VIBRATION, THEY FOUND OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS REPLACEMENT. THE WORST INVESTMENT OF MY LIFE SIN...

Oct 6, 2010 Structure 22,800 mi

THERE WAS WATER STAINS PRESENT ON THE HEADLINER, REAR PASSENGER SEAT AND LATER DISCOVERED THE FLOOR CARPER WAS DAMPENED -ALL BECAUSE OF WHAT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CADILLAC DEALERSHIP CALLED A SUNROOF LEAK FROM A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *TR

Oct 6, 2010 Structure 22,800 mi

THERE WAS WATER STAINS PRESENT ON THE HEADLINER, REAR PASSENGER SEAT AND LATER DISCOVERED THE FLOOR CARPER WAS DAMPENED -ALL BECAUSE OF WHAT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CADILLAC DEALERSHIP CALLED A SUNROOF LEAK FROM A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,948 mi

CADILLAC CTS, 2009 MODEL YEAR. PLACED THE CAR IN "PARK" AND TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HE HAS ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WITH MANY 2009, 2010 CTS VEHIC...

Aug 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 17,948 mi

CADILLAC CTS, 2009 MODEL YEAR. PLACED THE CAR IN "PARK" AND TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HE HAS ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WITH MANY 2009, 2010 CTS VEHIC...

Aug 29, 2010 Electrical System 17,948 mi

CADILLAC CTS, 2009 MODEL YEAR. PLACED THE CAR IN "PARK" AND TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HE HAS ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WITH MANY 2009, 2010 CTS VEHIC...

Aug 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,948 mi

CADILLAC CTS, 2009 MODEL YEAR. PLACED THE CAR IN "PARK" AND TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HE HAS ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WITH MANY 2009, 2010 CTS VEHIC...

Aug 29, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 17,948 mi

CADILLAC CTS, 2009 MODEL YEAR. PLACED THE CAR IN "PARK" AND TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HE HAS ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WITH MANY 2009, 2010 CTS VEHIC...

Aug 29, 2010 Electrical System 17,948 mi

CADILLAC CTS, 2009 MODEL YEAR. PLACED THE CAR IN "PARK" AND TRIED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO "OFF" POSITION. ENGINE KEPT RUNNING. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT HE HAS ENCOUNTERED SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WITH MANY 2009, 2010 CTS VEHIC...

Aug 17, 2010 Steering 17,000 mi

2009 CTS DI HAS HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION IN FRONT END FELT THRU STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AS WELL. OCCURS ANYWHERE FROM 60-75 MPH MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. DEALER HAS TRIED CHANGING TIRES, REPLACING SUSPENSION PARTS AND STILL THE DEALER STATES CANNOT FIND THE CULPRIT. DEALER IS ACTING VERY ...

Aug 17, 2010 Steering 17,000 mi

2009 CTS DI HAS HAD CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION IN FRONT END FELT THRU STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AS WELL. OCCURS ANYWHERE FROM 60-75 MPH MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. DEALER HAS TRIED CHANGING TIRES, REPLACING SUSPENSION PARTS AND STILL THE DEALER STATES CANNOT FIND THE CULPRIT. DEALER IS ACTING VERY ...

Aug 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

WITH ABOUT 5,000 MILES OF 09 CADILLAC CTS BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAL. AT 8,381 MILES DEALER REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS AND COMPLETED SERVICE BULLETIN TO ROTORS. WHILE ON VACATION, AT 10,000 MILES BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER WHO COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CON...

Aug 3, 2010 Power Train 1 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS SERIOUS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE, CHANGING THE LEFT FRONT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE DEALER CLAIMS THE CAR OPERATES AS DESIGNED, I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. I HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER O...

Aug 3, 2010 Tires 1 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS SERIOUS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE, CHANGING THE LEFT FRONT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE DEALER CLAIMS THE CAR OPERATES AS DESIGNED, I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. I HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER O...

Aug 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,000 mi

WITH ABOUT 5,000 MILES OF 09 CADILLAC CTS BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAL. AT 8,381 MILES DEALER REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS AND COMPLETED SERVICE BULLETIN TO ROTORS. WHILE ON VACATION, AT 10,000 MILES BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER WHO COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. PROBLEM CON...

Aug 3, 2010 Power Train 1 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS SERIOUS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE, CHANGING THE LEFT FRONT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE DEALER CLAIMS THE CAR OPERATES AS DESIGNED, I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. I HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER O...

Aug 3, 2010 Tires 1 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS SERIOUS VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE, CHANGING THE LEFT FRONT AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THE DEALER CLAIMS THE CAR OPERATES AS DESIGNED, I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS WEBSITE OF THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. I HAVE ASKED THE SERVICE MANAGER O...

Jul 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED WHEN IT ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO POLES. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECT...

Jul 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED WHEN IT ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO POLES. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECT...

Jun 9, 2010 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY ASSIST GRIPPING HANDLES ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AREA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED....

Jun 9, 2010 Unknown Or Other 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY ASSIST GRIPPING HANDLES ON THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AREA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED....

May 6, 2010 Tires 5,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR AND SEATS. ALSO A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM TIRES DURING THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. AT TIMES THE VIBRATION IS SO BAD YOU CAN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED TWO OF THE OEM MICHELIN TIRES WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE P...

May 6, 2010 Suspension 5,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR AND SEATS. ALSO A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM TIRES DURING THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. AT TIMES THE VIBRATION IS SO BAD YOU CAN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED TWO OF THE OEM MICHELIN TIRES WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE P...

May 6, 2010 Tires 5,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR AND SEATS. ALSO A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM TIRES DURING THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. AT TIMES THE VIBRATION IS SO BAD YOU CAN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED TWO OF THE OEM MICHELIN TIRES WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE P...

May 6, 2010 Suspension 5,000 mi

VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR AND SEATS. ALSO A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM TIRES DURING THE FIRST FEW MILES OF DRIVING. AT TIMES THE VIBRATION IS SO BAD YOU CAN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED TWO OF THE OEM MICHELIN TIRES WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE P...

Apr 30, 2010 Tires

2009 CADILLAC, CTS SEDAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE TIRE COMPRESSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER CADILLAC NO LONGER INSTALLED SPARE TIRES, BUT IT CAME WITH A COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDED FOAM TO INFLATE THE TIRE IN THE EVENT ...

Apr 30, 2010 Equipment

2009 CADILLAC, CTS SEDAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE TIRE COMPRESSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER CADILLAC NO LONGER INSTALLED SPARE TIRES, BUT IT CAME WITH A COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDED FOAM TO INFLATE THE TIRE IN THE EVENT ...

Apr 30, 2010 Structure

2009 CADILLAC, CTS SEDAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE TIRE COMPRESSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER CADILLAC NO LONGER INSTALLED SPARE TIRES, BUT IT CAME WITH A COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDED FOAM TO INFLATE THE TIRE IN THE EVENT ...

Apr 30, 2010 Tires

2009 CADILLAC, CTS SEDAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE TIRE COMPRESSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER CADILLAC NO LONGER INSTALLED SPARE TIRES, BUT IT CAME WITH A COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDED FOAM TO INFLATE THE TIRE IN THE EVENT ...

Apr 30, 2010 Equipment

2009 CADILLAC, CTS SEDAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE TIRE COMPRESSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER CADILLAC NO LONGER INSTALLED SPARE TIRES, BUT IT CAME WITH A COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDED FOAM TO INFLATE THE TIRE IN THE EVENT ...

Apr 30, 2010 Structure

2009 CADILLAC, CTS SEDAN. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE TIRE COMPRESSOR *TGW THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER CADILLAC NO LONGER INSTALLED SPARE TIRES, BUT IT CAME WITH A COMPRESSOR THAT PROVIDED FOAM TO INFLATE THE TIRE IN THE EVENT ...

Apr 25, 2010 Power Train 3,924 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION IN 2009 CTS CADILLAC WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY - PART REPLACED WITH NEW PART BY COMPANY. *TR

Apr 25, 2010 Power Train 3,924 mi

FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION IN 2009 CTS CADILLAC WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY - PART REPLACED WITH NEW PART BY COMPANY. *TR

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2009 CADILLAC CTS *GR THE CONSUMER STATED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHILE WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE INTO THE INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR WHEN PARKING AND SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE F...

Apr 6, 2010 Steering

2009 CADILLAC CTS *GR THE CONSUMER STATED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHILE WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE INTO THE INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR WHEN PARKING AND SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE F...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2009 CADILLAC CTS *GR THE CONSUMER STATED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHILE WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE INTO THE INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR WHEN PARKING AND SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE F...

Apr 6, 2010 Steering

2009 CADILLAC CTS *GR THE CONSUMER STATED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHILE WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE INTO THE INTERSECTION ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR WHEN PARKING AND SHIFTING FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE F...

Mar 17, 2010 Electrical System

LTR FWD FM ON BEHALF OF (NC) RE DEFECTIVE BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH HER CADILLAC PER CADILLAC'S DOCUMENT ID #2220774, #PIC4979B. *TGW 2009 CADILLAC CTS. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER RETURNED FROM OUT OF TOWN TRIPS TO FIND SHE WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO OR START THE VEHICLE. O...

Mar 17, 2010 Electrical System

LTR FWD FM ON BEHALF OF (NC) RE DEFECTIVE BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH HER CADILLAC PER CADILLAC'S DOCUMENT ID #2220774, #PIC4979B. *TGW 2009 CADILLAC CTS. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER RETURNED FROM OUT OF TOWN TRIPS TO FIND SHE WAS UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO OR START THE VEHICLE. O...

Feb 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO RESURFACED THE ROTORS. WITHIN TWO DAYS, THE SQUEALING NOISE RECURRED. HE TO...

Feb 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO RESURFACED THE ROTORS. WITHIN TWO DAYS, THE SQUEALING NOISE RECURRED. HE TO...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL WITHOUT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE POLICE BECAUSE THE DRIVER WAS NOT RESPONDING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE EMT REMOVED THE DRIV...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL WITHOUT THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE POLICE BECAUSE THE DRIVER WAS NOT RESPONDING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE EMT REMOVED THE DRIV...

Feb 9, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 09 CTS-4 W/ 20,000 MILES ON 12-12-09 @ 40 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE REAR AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED. THIS CAUSED A HUGE JERK AND SEVERAL SKIPS ON THE ROAD BEFORE COMING TO REST AFTER A 150 FT SKID (PACED OFF SKID MARKS) . WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE THE CAR FROM IT'S STUCK POS...

Feb 9, 2010 Power Train 20,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 09 CTS-4 W/ 20,000 MILES ON 12-12-09 @ 40 MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE REAR AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED. THIS CAUSED A HUGE JERK AND SEVERAL SKIPS ON THE ROAD BEFORE COMING TO REST AFTER A 150 FT SKID (PACED OFF SKID MARKS) . WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE THE CAR FROM IT'S STUCK POS...

Jan 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50 mi

EVER SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY 2009 CTS THE BRAKES HAVE SQUEALED. CADILLAC DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS BUT SAID CADILLAC IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NO REMEDY AS YET. THIS IS OCCURRING ON A DAILY BASIS WITH NO REMEDY OR CONTACT FROM THE DEALER OR CADILLAC WHEN TO EXPECT A FIX. *TR

Jan 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50 mi

EVER SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY 2009 CTS THE BRAKES HAVE SQUEALED. CADILLAC DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS BUT SAID CADILLAC IS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NO REMEDY AS YET. THIS IS OCCURRING ON A DAILY BASIS WITH NO REMEDY OR CONTACT FROM THE DEALER OR CADILLAC WHEN TO EXPECT A FIX. *TR

Oct 26, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 1,286 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR VIBRATED OUT OF POSITION. TH...

Oct 26, 2009 Visibility 1,286 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR VIBRATED OUT OF POSITION. TH...

Oct 26, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 1,286 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR VIBRATED OUT OF POSITION. TH...

Oct 26, 2009 Visibility 1,286 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS HAS BRAKE PROBLEMS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONSUMER WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR VIBRATED OUT OF POSITION. TH...

Aug 26, 2009 Equipment 11,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS4, I JUST RECENTLY HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT DUE TO ROAD HAZARD WHICH MADE THE TIRE NOT REPAIRABLE. WHEN I PULLED OVER TO PUT THE SPARE ON I DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO SPARE NO JACK NO LUG WRENCH.,.BUT JUST AN ELECTRIC TIRE PUMP AND A SEAL KIT IN THE WHEEL WELL. LUCKILY I WAS ...

Aug 26, 2009 Equipment 11,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2009 CADILLAC CTS4, I JUST RECENTLY HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT DUE TO ROAD HAZARD WHICH MADE THE TIRE NOT REPAIRABLE. WHEN I PULLED OVER TO PUT THE SPARE ON I DISCOVERED THERE WAS NO SPARE NO JACK NO LUG WRENCH.,.BUT JUST AN ELECTRIC TIRE PUMP AND A SEAL KIT IN THE WHEEL WELL. LUCKILY I WAS ...

Jul 21, 2009 Structure 350 mi

ULTRA VIEW SUN ROOF IMPLODES ON I95 AT 55 MILES A HOUR ON 5 DAY OLD 2009 CADILLIAC CTS. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Structure 350 mi

ULTRA VIEW SUN ROOF IMPLODES ON I95 AT 55 MILES A HOUR ON 5 DAY OLD 2009 CADILLIAC CTS. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Power Train 45 mi

WHEN DRIVING A 2009 CADILLAC CTS THE CAR GENERATES A DRONE, BOOM AND VIBRATION. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING TO OR DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH THIS CAR SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY FROM THE CADILLAC DEALER. GM HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN (#...

Apr 21, 2009 Power Train 45 mi

WHEN DRIVING A 2009 CADILLAC CTS THE CAR GENERATES A DRONE, BOOM AND VIBRATION. THIS HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING TO OR DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM HAS BEEN WITH THIS CAR SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY FROM THE CADILLAC DEALER. GM HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN (#...

Apr 8, 2009 Power Train 100 mi

HEAVY VIBRATION AND LOW PITCH HUM AT APPROX. 45MPH. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Power Train 100 mi

HEAVY VIBRATION AND LOW PITCH HUM AT APPROX. 45MPH. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 872 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS 3.6 DIRECT INJECT ENGINE. STARTING AT 700 MILES VEHICLE STARTED SHUDDERING BETWEEN 40-75 M.P.H. PER GM THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DESIGN FLAW BUT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FIX FOR THIS ENGINEERING ISSUE. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Power Train 872 mi

2009 CADILLAC CTS 3.6 DIRECT INJECT ENGINE. STARTING AT 700 MILES VEHICLE STARTED SHUDDERING BETWEEN 40-75 M.P.H. PER GM THEY ARE AWARE OF THE DESIGN FLAW BUT THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FIX FOR THIS ENGINEERING ISSUE. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Power Train 807 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVE BETWEEN 45MPH AND 60MPH. *TR

Feb 5, 2009 Power Train 807 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVE BETWEEN 45MPH AND 60MPH. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Power Train 20 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Power Train 20 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Power Train 20 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Power Train 20 mi

VIBRATION IN DRIVETRAIN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 55 MPH. *TR