2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,522 miles

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2008 Cadillac CTS steering problems

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2008 Cadillac CTS Owner Comments

problem #12

Jul 012018

CTS

  • 98,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Cts. While the vehicle was stationary, the electrical system failed and the control panel became inoperative. In addition, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn left or right. Kuni Chevrolet Cadillac (2449 fulton avenue, sacramento, California 95825, (916) 538-7217) diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall for the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #11

Dec 182017

CTS

  • 100,000 miles
Steering has become hard to turn been in shop 6 weeks replaced rack and penion and power steering pump now will not start

- Daphne, AL, USA

problem #10

Dec 182017

CTS

  • miles
Steering is hard had rack and penuin replaced along with power steering pump now will not start because of repairs been in shop 6 weeks at dealership last two weeks

- Daphne, AL, USA

problem #9

Aug 222017

CTS

  • 130,000 miles

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

Service power steering message comes up on drivers info system and steering gets very hard. Last time it happened I was pulling into a parking space, the steering got very tight and the warning chime went off. I had to hit the brakes or risk hitting a parked car. I took the car to my mechanic who scanned the system and reset it. 2 days later it did the same thing again as I was going around a corner at about 20 mph. I am taking the car to the dealer but when I do take the car in, I'm told that I need to trade it.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #8

Aug 092017

CTS

  • 69,000 miles
Power steering sluggish and monitoring message came on on turns around 20 mph & above. Took to dealer and they are needing to replace the whole system. Is this a known, but not communicated issue

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #7

Jan 252017

CTS 6-cyl

  • 142,000 miles
My steering wheel locks up at low speeds. I can turn right the steering wheel feel like it is locked up. Then I would apply the brakes an turn the opposite direction it will release the steering wheel. Today both side at locking up. I will take it to moore Cadillac on Monday Jan. 30th, 2017. I have had my mechanic already looked at it. He stated it is a safety issue. He also told me 2 incidents happen in Massachusetts please contact me to help with the right course of action I would need to take please. [xxx] thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Haymarket, VA, USA

problem #6

Aug 082016

CTS

  • 98,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, the steering wheel seized as the vehicle accelerated but loosened as the vehicle decelerated. The service power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven at a very low speeds to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the steering gear however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Forest Hill, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 182013

CTS 6-cyl

  • 122,538 miles
While trying to park, the steering wheel becomes stiff. I took it to the dealer to correct problem and it cost me $2,558.35 to replace steering pump and to get a wheel alignment. A week later I had to take the car back to the dealer for noises after applying the brakes and they had to replace both control arms and stabilizer links to correct problem. That job cost me $1,362.93. In April 2013, my front passenger door handle didn't open from the outside. The dealer had to replace the inside door handle housing split, trim pad and handle housing. This job cost me $1,376.99. Not sure why I'm having all of these problems when I get all the required maintenance and all jobs are done at a GM Cadillac dealership.

- Middletown , NY, USA

problem #4

Jun 242011

CTS 6-cyl

  • 38,485 miles
While in the process of making a slow speed <10 mph right hand turn the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle engine did not stall nor lose electrical power and no icons appeared on dash display to indicate a problem. The steering wheel unlocked when brakes were slammed on to prevent crashing into building.after this car was operable and able to be driven to parking area without incident.when key was removed from ignition it was bent, apparently from steering wheel trying to go to locked position.vehicle was driven to dealer a distance of approximately ten miles without repeat of problem.dealer kept vehicle approximately one week trying to replicate problem driving it approximately 100 miles without incident.dealer replaced ignition switch but admitted that they could not say the switch was cause of the problem.refused to accept vehicle feeling if problem reoccurred again at higher speed danger possibly existed to any occupants of this or any vehicles near it. Dealer then agreed to buy back vehicle.dealer was very accommodating but agreed that manufacturer did not appear supportive or concerned.

- Webster, MA, USA

problem #3

May 152008

CTS

  • miles
I have a 2008 Cadillac Cts. I have a vibration or shimmy in my steering wheel at about 65 mph, numerous attempts have been made to balance tires. Two new tires were installed and roadforce balanced. Still not resolved. I have seen quite a few complaints about this same problem.

- Ovilla, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 052008

CTS

  • 140 miles
Purchased 2008 Cts upon driving car home I noticed a vibration. Took back to dealer next day. Had to wait 3 weeks to get service on vehicle and found out at that time there is a service bulletin on this car and the dealer is not to try to fix car. Went to GM and they agreed to change tires but this did not fix the problem, the vibration continued. Trying to come to some sort of agreement with GM and after 9 months, nothing. Took car back to dealer for tire rotation and requested "road force balance" and the problem got worse. The vibration starts at 40mph and the steering wheel is shaking. The problem is either with the wheels or the tires.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #1

Nov 152008

CTS

  • 100 miles
Vibration in car above 62 miles per hour. Steering wheel shakes in your hands. Taken to dealer twice they have rotated and balanced tires twice no improvement.

- Crowley, TX, USA

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