NHTSA — Service Brakes Problems

2007 Cadillac CTS (Page 2 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,957 miles

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2007 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #15

May 192013

CTS

  • 95,000 miles

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

Front brake line broke at junction between rubber portion of the line and the metal portion of the line, at a fitting that was covered by a rubber boot that allowed water to remain trapped, corroding the fitting. This occurred shortly after starting up, while travelling at 25mph towards a red light with a stopped car. The brake pedal fell to the floor rapidly, and a further pump of the brake did nothing to appreciably stop the car. There is a recall for this very issue that covers this make/model (2007 Cts-V), but GM states that my car was not affected. Furthermore, car was at the dealership three months prior for brake work.

- Wilton, CT, USA

problem #14

Dec 182014

CTS

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V394000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Memphis , TN, USA

problem #13

Sep 042014

CTS

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two different vehicles and landed into a ditch. A police report was filed and two of the occupants sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and deemed totaled. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Blytheville, AR, USA

problem #12

Sep 172014

CTS

  • 132,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The brakes also became difficult to engage. Due to the failures, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. After the crash, the contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V394000 (ignition switch). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #11

Jul 142014

CTS 6-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
I noticed that occasionally my car brakes would stop working a push back at me with a pulsing feeling when I was trying to stop. This happened to me 6-7 times intermittently when driving very slowly and turning, it wasn't something that I could re-create each time. Next I received an intermittent in-dash message that stated "service brake assist" that would come on for a few seconds then disappear. It didn't always appear when the brakes were not working. This would typically happen when parking in a parking space, slowly making a sharp turn. I actually hit concrete parking buffer one day because I couldn't stop. In taking my car to the dealer I was told the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. And that the right front wheel and hub bearing needed to be replaced due to the ebcm. The cost was about $2000. I've researched this issues and am seeing many Cts owners with the same issue. I feel this needs to be addressed. The public needs to be notified that this is an issue with the vehicle. It is extremely scary to find out that your brakes are not working. I have two small children that travel with me often. Vehicle owners need to be aware of the brake issue with this vehicle and Cadillac needs to be responsible in fixing the problem and not waiting for people to bring in their cars until their brakes are not working. Brakes are a must have on a car and this is a public safety issue.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #10

Apr 122012

CTS 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
After purchase of my Cts, I noticed the brakes screeching and pulsing. I've had my brakes redone 3 times and I still have squeaking and pulsing issues. I took my car to a Cadillac dealer after they had charged me $600 for a brake pad only job to check my brakes as they were still pulsing when stopping on uneven pavement, and they kept if for a day and told me my brakes were fine even though they were still pulsing. They charged me $85 for looking at my brakes which was a rip off since I still have the problem. Air bags, I took my car in for the air bag recall repair. Within a year I have the same problem. They clearly are not fixing the problem. My Cadillac is beautiful but I fear it may cost me my life one day if Cadillac doesn't step up and expose these problems and make the repairs.

- La Verne, CA, USA

problem #9

Dec 082013

CTS

  • 127,435 miles

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

I was driving on I-75 in monroe, Michigan. When another vehicle ventured or steered into my lane, where my 2007 Cadillac Cts was cut off/bumped causing a frontal and back impact to the vehicle. The car bags did not deploy, the brakes did not stop the car and the ignition switch locked. According to the insurance company, the car was a total loss.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 112012

CTS 6-cyl

  • 44,253 miles
No brakes during slow right turn into a parking space. Brake pedal began to pulsate, car was not stopping as it should but stopped at a concrete barrier, the braking recovered. Problem first started on Jan. 2012. Took car to Cadillac of las vegas for diagnostics. Invoice no. 419185. Dealer was unable to recreate problem. The same problem recurred approximately one year later, 2013 but car has not been taken to dealership since due to other personal issues.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #7

Apr 012013

CTS 8-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
I replaced my brake lines being many others with the Cts-V have had failure while driving. Once removed, my lines were starting to crumble apart under the rubber where the hose connects to the fitting, just as expected. There is a recall for the base Cts, but not for the Cts-V, eventhough they both use the exact same part number for the brake lines. Here is a photo of the part: [img]I1093.photobucket.com/albums/I424/sevilliansts/100_8187.jpg[/img].

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #6

Nov 102012

CTS 4-cyl

  • 32,000 miles
Idn7-34821 I could not attach the pdf. November 2012 I was parallel parking and felt like my car slide before stopping. I had approximately 32,000 miles on it. About a week later I turned the wheel to park and again it felt like the car slid on something, the brakes made a noise, pulsated and didn't feel like they were going to stop. A day or so after that I went to park the car and this time the brakes pulsated, made a noise and would not stop. I was heading for a brick wall so I shifted the car into park. Each of these occurrences happened at speeds of approximately 5-10 mph when I went to park the car turning the wheel to the right. I took the car to the Cadillac dealer and they told me they didn't know of any recall, after checking the car they diagnosed it as a front wheel speed sensor electrical failure. They replaced the hub & charged me $725.70. 3 weeks ago (August 2013) I went to park my car and started to feel the same pulsing of the brakes and sliding of the vehicle.a day later I was pulling into a parking space with my daughter & the car slid and the brakes pulsated my daughter immediately asked what happened she felt it too. On 9/6/13 I took my car with 35,630 miles on it to a different Cadillac dealer they diagnosed it with several codes & replaced the electronic brake control module charging me $1,434.87. I picked the car up on 9/9/13 on 9/10/13 the same exact problem happened again. I emailed Cadillac customer assistance 9/10/13 [xxx] called me on 9/11/13 & said they would contact me when to take it back to the dealer. I drove the car 1 more time and the same thing happened pulling into my garage. 9/16/13 [xxx] called to see if the problem was fixed I told him I was still waiting to hear from someone to bring it in to be repaired again, he said the customer care specialist would call me within 24 hours & I have heard nothing. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Summit, NJ, USA

problem #5

Dec 172009

CTS 6-cyl

  • 23,827 miles

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

When coming to a stop from a slow speed the vehicle would not stop. I experienced this on several occasions, usually when driving in a neighborhood or pulling into a parking stall. I noticed that it only occurred when driving under 10-15mph. It would feel as if my brakes were slipping. My car would continue to ease forward, the brake pedal would pulsate and my entire front deck of the car would shake. To remedy the problem I would be forced to either pump my brakes, immediately shift the vehicle into park position, or remove the car keys. Thankfully, there has not been any impact and no one has been injured. My vehicle was covered under a certified-preowned luxury warranty offered through General Motors. The local dealership serviced this car for this issue in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. All repairs would seem to temporarily mask the problem, but then it would reoccur. My warranty expired on may of 2013. In July 2013 I notified them that the brake issue was beginning again and at a higher frequency than before. The local dealership understood the history of the problem and was going to offer the repair out of good will even with the expired warranty because it's been a documented issue with my vehicle. The warranty should fix the problem, since it hasn't, in my opinion, it should be covered. However, their claim was denied by General Motors. General Motors is refusing to fix my vehicle unless I pay for approximately $600 of the cost. I cannot afford $600 and feel that this should be the expense of General Motors. I have 3 children and I work full time. This is a safety issue. I could drive into another car, oncoming traffic, a business establishment, a child. My vehicle should stop when the brake pedal is pressed immediately. I am highly dissatisfied with General Motors attention to this and am making all the necessary documentation to ensure that this is not ignored.

- Wailuku, HI, USA

problem #4

Apr 012013

CTS

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the front brake pulsated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection. The front rotors were found to be worn and the rear axle seal was corroded. The front rotors were replaced but the rear axle seal was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the approximate current mileage was 50,400.

- Cedar Rapids , IA, USA

problem #3

Jun 022012

CTS

  • 57,000 miles
Hello, I have had my brakes pulsate (with a grinding noise) then fail while making a hard right turn on several occasions since last summer. This only happens at slow speeds such as pulling into a parking spot.fortunately, I have not hit anything or anyone. I have had every recall fixed on my car up to date. I work next-door to a Cadillac dealership and john, my service writer told me there are no recalls or bulletins. I am very conscious about how and where I park. Please help get the word out to this problem. Throwing money at parts not needed to fix the problem is very expensive, as you can read on the forum from others like me. Its just a matter of time before someone gets hurt. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- New Haven, IN, USA

problem #2

Sep 052012

CTS 6-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
I purchased this car as a used vehicle from atlantic Cadillac in bay shore New York in April 2011. Several times since this purchase I have had trouble stopping.the brakes fail and service brake assist lights up on my dash. Also the ABS and the traction control symbols light up on the dash. I have had the car to the dealer several times for this problem. I am told they cannot duplicate the problem. This is no way to handle a brake situation. This is very dangerous. I had my daughter in the car this morning in the school parking lot. Which I might add was full of students and cars, busses. This problem must be addressed before someone is killed. As soon as this happened this mornning I called the dealer again only to be given the same response the problem cannot be duplicated. I was not happy with how I was being treated at atlantic Cadillac so the last few times I had problems I went to a dealer closer to my-home. King orouorke 756 smithtown bypass smithtown 631-724-4700. Updated 11/1/12 updated 11/1/2012

- East Setauket, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 012009

CTS 6-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
My car has been confirmed that the frontal sensor/control module does not work again. I had it once repaired due to a recall, I believe in 2009. Now in 2012, I am having another issue with the passenger airbag module, in which needs to be replaced (been confirmed by dealer). This part senses if the passenger is sitting in the car. The light is on telling me the passenger airbag needs service. My brakes are new and have been recently replaced, 2 months ago, but there is an issue with stepping on the brakes. When I do I slide and there is an increase in stopping distance. I almost crashed into an rv, slid 8 feet into an intersection because of this on-going issue. I was told by Cadillac dealer in bellingham, wa. The dealer didn't know why I was sliding but to be sure, it was best to change the brakes. Well, it is happening again. I am wondering if it is a recall. I can physically hear the brakes lock up, makes a grinding like noise, then slides forward. I am scared to drive the car. I am in Washington state & the car was purchased in Washington state, as well. Is it possible that more state can have the same issues related to the other states affected?

- Bellingham, WA, USA

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