2005 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2005

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2005 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (9%)

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2005 Cadillac CTS brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

38000 mi

US $100
Brake line, excellent service, excellent tech, Vera Cadillac in Pembroke Pines, FL is the best!!! 

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2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

134000 mi

US $120
Replaced leaking brake hoses 
138100 mi

US $50
replace calliper bracket. 
180000 mi

US $130
I replaced front rotors and pads 
64000 mi

US $100
ABS, Traction Control sensor went bad. Front hub had to be replaced. Also replaced deck lid struts. All repairs covered under warranty minus $100.00 deductible. 
32860 mi On uneven roads my brake paddle makes noise. They tighten the clippers, brake paddle, and changes a plastic button behind the paddle. Now it's 60% better. 
24000 mi Service StabilitySteeringBrake Warning appeared on DIC. Dealer replaced malfunctioning computer and had to reprogram performance parameters. 

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2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD

71920 mi

C $30
One of the rear brake caliper slide pins was seized. Removed it, cleaned it, greased it, reinstalled. 

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2005 Cadillac CTS Brake Problems

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