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Cadillac CTS Adn STS V Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the Cadillac CTS. Their findings are listed below and the need for Cadillac CTS V extended vehicle warranties is obvious. While Cadillac makes a wonderful driving CTS vehicle, we were surprised at the number of repair visits drivers needed during their ownership.

Cadillac CTS V extended vehicle warranties will protect against GM factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, Cadillac service facilities have the most expensive labor rate for shop mechanics in a domestic car industry. Cadillac parts prices are near the highest in the industry too. There is a price to pay for riding in style with an automobile like this!

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Additional Problems:

Airbags: The passenger airbag light my illuminate and the seat belt reminder may sound if electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops or iPods are placed on the seat. (2009)

Electrical problem: The DVD monitors in the front seat headrests may quit working because the video feed cable comes loose requiring installation of cable clamps. (2005-08)

Electrical problem: The "service park assist" warning my display due to either one of the sensors failing or problems with the reference voltage circuit. (2008-09)

Automatic transmission: The transmission may quit working due to fluid loss caused by the output flange nut coming loose. (2003-04)

Battery: The battery may go dead overnight if the brightness lever for the panel lights is set to bright and inadvertently goes far enough to power up the dash integration module, but not far enough to turn on the courtesy lights inside the car. (2003-04)

Electrical problem: The fuel gauge will read empty after filling up if the engine is left running. Trouble codes may also be set which will have to be cleared by the dealer. (2003)

Engine noise: The brackets attached to the catalytic converter may crack or break resulting in a rattle or buzzing noise that seems to come from the engine compartment. (2003-04)

Steering problems: "Service Steering System A” warning light comes on because of failure of the variable effort steering solenoid. (2003)

Water leak: Passenger side carpet gets wet in winter due to ice forming in the HVAC plenum drain hose unless it is modified. (2003)