2004 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2004

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2004 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (8%)

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2004 Cadillac CTS electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

41000 mi

US $119
alternator was replaced because battery was not charging 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

58000 mi

US $100
Under warranty had right rear window motor and cable replaced. 
72100 mi

C $292
Fuse keeps blowing for trunk release. Garage door opener circuit short to ground. Repair wiring. 
67154 mi

US $3265
a/c compressor came apart internally; compressor replaced and system flushed. 
234000 mi

US $1300
small clicking sound when ignition switch is activated. Replaced the starter. "Service charging system" light on. replaced alternator. 
177800 mi

US $1259
The High Intensity Lights were going bad. The driver side one was turning red and the passenger side one was flickering. 
182000 mi

US $30
The set of wires within the harness that controlled the rear backup lights was damaged, causing the rear backup lights not to work. The wires that had split were reattached and fastened together. 
184000 mi

US $329
The 3rd brake light, which was the original OEM part, allowed water intrusion over time. The part failed. Rush Repair offers a reman one that corrects for the OEM issue. Mechanic install new 3rd brake light. 
92800 mi

US $200
Right rear window regulator gears stripped. 
32000 mi Creaking/clicking noise in steering wheel. Cause: SIR COIL MODULE MAKING CLICKING SOUND. REPLACE SIR COIL & HARNESS 
36000 mi While driving the check engine light comes on for 3 seconds and while car loses power. The engine dies, the gauges shut down for about 3 seconds then comes back to life. Luckily this has only happened during highway driving 60mph or faster. This is ... 
84860 mi

C $652
seat motor drivers side failed, 
79000 mi Broken door panel switch was ordered. 
82000 mi Switch previously ordered was installed. 
113500 mi

US $250
I had to get the OnStar system updated. Marker light replaced. 

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2004 Cadillac CTS Electrical Problems

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