2003 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2003

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2003 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2003 Cadillac CTS transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

124000 mi

US $800
Leaking axle seals. 

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2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

67580 mi

C $1300
Grinding sound from rear differential. Changed 2 gears and pinion. 
71920 mi

C $5200
Transmission oil cooler in the cars radiator ruptured causing transmission oil and vehicle coolant to mix.The contaminated mixture made its way to the transmission and ruined the transmission. The radiator plus the transmission were replaced 
31000 mi Battery replacement, software upgrade, transmission o-ring replacement 
117000 mi Removed top of black box on side of transmission. Cleaned contact points with alcohol, replaced cap. Found this solution through web search 
59000 mi shift solenoid replaced 
10000 mi

US $200
The gear shift was loose and needed a new arm. I think 
81000 mi Solenoid replaced (P0128 code - bypassing solenoid) 
84000 mi Transmission gasket leaking, replaced. 
86800 mi

C $1200
Tranny cooler lines, rad, full tranny service filter and fluid. Lines broke off radiator. 
50000 mi

US $761
Rear differential seals replaced after spotting leak on garage floor. 

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2003 Cadillac CTS Transmission Problems

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