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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Chart based on 138 repairs.
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2003 Cadillac CTS brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (18%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Cadillac CTS

Engine not specified

113460 mi

C $2500
service stability system. After many trips to the shop to complain that warning system coming on (the shops computer never acknowledged that the warning system had come on so mechanics figured I didn't know what i was talking about) their computer 

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2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

55000 mi

US $60
Stabilization light flashed on and car had slight shift in rear end. Mechnic could not find problem. Did all test nothing showed. Returned after problem occurred again without turning off engine, still could not find problem. 
100000 mi Was getting random messages about the Stability System Engaging which kicked off the Cruise Control. 
71000 mi

US $400
ABS wheel sensor 
79000 mi

US $6750
replaced master cylinder 
80600 mi

C $250
Steering position sensor. 
89000 mi

US $500
Leaking master cylinder and brake hose. Waited weeks for parts from shut-down GM plants. 
78000 mi

US $930
Rear hub speed sensor bad. Integral with hub. Hub replaced. 
66340 mi

C $980
Broken brake hydraulic flex line on front driver side, lost all brake fluid,wait for parts ordered. 
78120 mi

C $1300
Broken left front brake line. Had to order parts. fixed under recall. Luckily was not on highway when line broke. Severe safety hazard recall. Had fixed at first other than dealer. Then to dealer for GM parts. Refused to cover expenses. 

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2003 Cadillac CTS Brake Problems

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