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2011 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2011 Cadillac CTS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (50%)
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.
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi | Supercharger replacement under GM extended warranty |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi | Supercharger started whining. Required replacement of the supercharger and all related pieces. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi US $200 |
Coolant leak. Faulty water pump. R&R H2O pump and gasket |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 27000 mi | Replaced supercharger |
| 31400 mi US $800 |
Throttle Body sensor failure |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 36700 mi US $800 |
water pump broke. just let it cool down and was about 12 miles from dealer so we drove it with air-condoner on full and temp stayed about 200. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59700 mi US $610 |
Engine idling too fast. Found one cylinder was misfiring. Replaced coil for cylinder and all spark plugs. |
| 58800 mi US $202 |
car stopped after cranking up and engine light stayed on. Would not immediately crank up. After 60 seconds car started. car was taken directly to dealer. ECM changed (under warranty) and injectors cleaned. |
| 107500 mi US $35 |
The engine light stayed on after engine was running. A diagnostic check showed OBDII code P0496. Replaced the canister purge valve. This resolved the problem. |
| 30000 mi | Runs rough when air conditioner is on and idling. Will be going back, not fixed. |
| 34720 mi C $200 |
Rough idle at a stop. Check engine and stabilitrac lights on for a few seconds. Engine smoothed out. Cause:7081 poor coil output loading up sparkplug. #5 coil and sparkplug replaced. |
| 42506 mi C $200 |
Check engine light is on. Improperly sealing vacuum from evap purge solenoid valve. Scan code P0496. Replaced the evgap purge solenoid valve. Part number 12610560- valve 031300. |
| 49174 mi C $50 |
Replaced bolts (corroded) between front and centre pipe (exhaust). |
2011 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 6000 mi | One intake valve spring broke. I drove gently eight miles to the dealer on three cylinders. The computer had shut down the left half of the engine. Valve, valve spring, piston, cam positioner, etc. were replaced. |
| 51000 mi | timing chain cover leaking. Remove and reseal. |
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