2009 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2009

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2009 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Cadillac CTS body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Cadillac CTS

Engine not specified

58000 mi

US $105
Sun Roof Drain Channels blocked, poor design. Dealer showed owner several bulletins on how to fix, a known problem. But would not repair due to mileage. Repaired at another dealer, rodded out drains fron roof to rear wheel wells. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1000 mi Condensation in headlight assbly would not dry out, so it was replaced. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

3200 mi Driver side seat felt like it moved when making a sharp right hand turn (parking lot speed) 
12000 mi after heavy rain storm had 1 inch of water in front passenger foot well 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9000 mi moonroof leaking interior getting wet 
10000 mi Constant moonroof leaks 
10200 mi TAPED THE MOONROOF WITH MASKING TAPE. PLAN TO SELL THIS PIECE OF S--- !!!!!! 
11000 mi sunroof leaked constantly 
11000 mi Piece of crap car. Sunroof leaked until the day I sold it. Glad it's gone. 
11983 mi Replaced right headlight bucket under warranty. 
7000 mi roof drains pluged 
8500 mi left headlight bucket condensation 
11300 mi interior flooded - water leaks out of dome light - standing water in drivers and pass. compartment. dealer removed lights - mats - seats and dry cleaned everything both drains plugged replaced right front drain - shampooed dash and interior. 
9200 mi sunroof trim plate squeak fixed re-do of sunroof creak 
12000 mi sunroof creak..trim ring replaced and special tape applied 
15000 mi Sunroof creak recurred. New sunroof frame installed. Dealer voluntarily suggested Lemon Law buyback or replacement. 
16000 mi LEMON law replacement 
17000 mi Minor repairs to Nav Screen squeak when raising and minor vent rattle. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

13000 mi console squeak, driver side, near transmission selector. tightened and added insulation to prevent flex. premature leather wear driver seat side bolster. ordered replacement part 
14300 mi Driver seat back was re-skinned due to premature wear on side bolster. 
16000 mi Wood trim closest to DIC was damaged during repair of clock. Part ordered. 
16300 mi Wood trim piece successfully replaced after damage at previous dealer visit. 
24180 mi Crackling of sunroof 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

9000 mi rattle in the manual gear shifter (like a nut was loose in the knob) Trip 2 was to fix the rattle for which I took the car in to the shop at Trip 1. 
13000 mi Loose nut in the stick shift knob. Dealer replaced the stick shift knob. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

24800 mi Clear headlight lens Driver side fogging up. Replaced under warranty 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Sold with rear parcel shelf rattle for which there is a TSB repair if taken to the dealer. 
57000 mi

US $200
Leaky grommet on deck lid license plate holder was replaced. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS Body Problems

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