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2008 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 377 repairs.
2008 Cadillac CTS brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 94000 mi US $80 |
Electric brake booster pump stopped working. Caused hard brake pedal at start until engine warmed up. Replaced in about 10 minutes. This was a replacement for the original one that went bad two years ago. Bought the part on Amazon. Used a screwdriver and 2 10mm wrenches to change it. |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Brake sensor replaced for ABS and traction control |
| 70060 mi | one rear wheel sensor assembly replaced (under warranty). |
| 74480 mi | rear brake calipers |
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Needed to replace rotors in addition to pads |
| 62000 mi US $650 |
Traction control and brake warning lights illuminated Sensor defective and replaced |
| 80060 mi | Rear hub/abs sensor replaced. Dealer where I purchased paid for the repair. |
| 10000 mi | Service stability and traction control light came on. Fixed with flash of new software. |
| 74000 mi US $200 |
Front pads |
| 95000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced both reluctors on rear axle. |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
Replaced a third failed reluctor, on a front wheel. One remains original. |
| 99000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced fourth and final hub reluctor. Other three had failed and been replaced in the past 9 months. |
| 19000 mi | As I brake on a slight turn, the Stability light and ABS light come on, with Service Stability, and Service Brake Assist. Message will go away the next time you turn the car on, but come back as you drive. Happens everytime, but dealer cannot replicate. |
| 20000 mi | ABS and Stability light comes on every time. It finally got fixed. Dealer changed wiring and harness for brake system and a wheel speed sensor, as far as I recall. This car is finally problem free (knock on wood), and I can finally enjoy driving it. |
| 8000 mi | squeaking brakes, fixed the fronts but said the rear brakes are not warranty repair for squeaking. GM says the noise may go away. |
| 46000 mi US $1000 |
Left front caliper was frozen, causing brake to drag and poor fuel economy. |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 28000 mi | Rear brake noise.GMC/TSB recommended replace Pads and Bracket-was replaced-OK NOW. |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113200 mi US $300 |
Right rear hub |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 4000 mi | Brakes fade intermittently ,shop could not replicate. Zone was of little help. Problem is very sporadic, will probably sell this car as soon as I can. |
| 38000 mi US $105 |
speed sensor |
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