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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 15 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

33000 mi Replaced Rear Axle Bushings 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

35000 mi Both front wheel bearings replaced after whirring noise appeared 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

43000 mi Rubbing noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced. 
51000 mi Front Struts replaced and problem with front alignment. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

41000 mi

US $900
Replaced rear wheel bearing 
44000 mi

US $195
Steering rack replaced due to excessive noise 
54100 mi Lubed steering shaft bottom boot due to creaking noise. 
57000 mi Creak since purchased car. Not reproducible at dealer. This time they found it and lubed the front lower control arm bushings. 
74000 mi

US $100
Replaced both rear steering knuckles 
105000 mi

US $1499
Bilateral front end sway bars, stabilizer links 
70000 mi

US $400
Right Front wheel bearing failed. Typical noise from a bad bearing was the symptom. 
42000 mi

US $350
Replace both rear steering knuckles 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

91000 mi

US $425
Left front upper control arm assembly was replaced. 
41000 mi front right wheel bearing was replaced under factory warranty 

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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

52000 mi

US $700
At speeds 70+ while turning the rear end will start to balance side to side, giving the feeling of loosing control. Dealer changed rear shocks, same problem but starts at 80+ mph. 

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2009 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems

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