Engine And Engine CoolingExterior LightingSuspension
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *AK THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ROUGH JERKS AT SHIFTS, VIBRATION AT MID TO HIGH SPEEDS, LOUD NOISE FROM BACK TIRES WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPS, BURNING SMELL FROM UNDER THE HOOD ALONG WITH SMOKING, WATER IN THE TAIL LIGHT, BLA…
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WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *AK THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ROUGH JERKS AT SHIFTS, VIBRATION AT MID TO HIGH SPEEDS, LOUD NOISE FROM BACK TIRES WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPS, BURNING SMELL FROM UNDER THE HOOD ALONG WITH SMOKING, WATER IN THE TAIL LIGHT, BLACK EXHAUST DUST/DIRT IN THE TAIL PIPE, THE ENGINE WOULD SHAKE. THE JERKING WAS AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE IN DRIVE. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10073577
Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2003
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineSteering
STEERING MECHANISM FAILED ON 2003 CADILLAC CTS. *MR THE POWER STEERING MECHANISM FAILED, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO TURN, WHICH WAS REPLACED. BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE AND THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT WAS UNDER TORQUED. THE LEFT FRONT SHOCK LEAKED, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED. THE CONS…
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STEERING MECHANISM FAILED ON 2003 CADILLAC CTS. *MR THE POWER STEERING MECHANISM FAILED, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO TURN, WHICH WAS REPLACED. BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE AND THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT WAS UNDER TORQUED. THE LEFT FRONT SHOCK LEAKED, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PUMP GAS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE GAS LINE. A RUBBING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, SQUEAKING FROM THE FRONT END, AND A HOLLOW SOUND WHEN PASSING OVER BUMPS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER REPAIR THE VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE LEMON LAW BILL. (LAWYER, JOSEPH ARDITO ON BEHALF OF CLIENT ROBERT GENOVESE)*SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10044158
14,900 miles · May 26, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
AFTER HEAVY RAIN AND IF UNDERCARRIAGE GETS WET "OIL PRESSURE LOW" WARNING ALERT. REQUESTING DRIVER TO STOP ENGINE. DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10019289
Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
LOW COOLANT MESSAGE THREE TIMES IN MY CADILLAC CTS DIC. DEALER FOUND NOTHING WRONG, BUT ADDED ANTIFREEZE EVERY TIME. ANTIFREEZE UNDER THE CAR TOOK TO DEALER, ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM OIL COOLER PLATE. CAR WOULD NOT START EVEN AFTER A JUMP. NEEDED NEW IGNITION RELAY AND BATTERY. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10014471
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED,THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY STIFF. CONSUMER FEELS ITS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA ODI #10004288
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineStructure
THE DEALER UNKINKED A FUEL TANK HOSE. THIS PROBLEM MADE IT DIFFICULT TO PUMP GAS INTO THE TANK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING THE PROPER GAS MILEAGE AND BURNS TOO MUCH OIL, ENGINE COOLER LEAKING FLUID, WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS OVERNIGHT IT HAS TO BE CRANKED TWO OR THREE TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS . *JG *NLM …
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THE DEALER UNKINKED A FUEL TANK HOSE. THIS PROBLEM MADE IT DIFFICULT TO PUMP GAS INTO THE TANK. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING THE PROPER GAS MILEAGE AND BURNS TOO MUCH OIL, ENGINE COOLER LEAKING FLUID, WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS OVERNIGHT IT HAS TO BE CRANKED TWO OR THREE TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS . *JG *NLM
NHTSA ODI #568313
Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CAR STALLS AT 25 MPH TO 45 MPH, OVER 20 OCCURANCES, DEALER ATTEMPTED 3 REPAIRS. DT
NHTSA ODI #770030
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
8/13/02 MALFORMED FUEL TANK INLET HOSE REPLACED; 8/28/02 LOW COOLANT SENSOR INTERNAL FAILURE, REPLACED COOLANT RESERVOIS AND ADDED COOLANT; 9/17/02 RED FLUID LEAKING FROM ENGINE OIL COOLER. RESEALED OIL COOLER AND AGAIN FILLED COOLING SYSTEM; 10/8/02 NOW CAR MUST BE CRANKED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ENGINE STARTS. CAR IS A LEMON. D…
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8/13/02 MALFORMED FUEL TANK INLET HOSE REPLACED; 8/28/02 LOW COOLANT SENSOR INTERNAL FAILURE, REPLACED COOLANT RESERVOIS AND ADDED COOLANT; 9/17/02 RED FLUID LEAKING FROM ENGINE OIL COOLER. RESEALED OIL COOLER AND AGAIN FILLED COOLING SYSTEM; 10/8/02 NOW CAR MUST BE CRANKED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ENGINE STARTS. CAR IS A LEMON. DT
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 applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTING AT THE CALIPER MAY CORRODE DUE TO SNOW OR WATER, CONTAINING ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS, ENTERING AND BEING RETAINED IN THE ROUTING SLEEVE. IF THE FITTING CORRODES SIGNIFICANTLY, THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT COULD LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT AND ENSURE THAT IT IS TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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