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2010 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Cadillac CTS suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

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

37000 mi right rear wheel bearing replaced under warranty 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

145000 mi

US $2500
New shocks dealer recommended an additional $5K in suspension wear item replacement. I declined...until I get tired of the squeaks or decide to replace the car. 
49000 mi Squeaking noise over bumps. Replaced left lower control arm due to a worn bushing. Did not cure the squeak, which tends to go away in warmer weather. 
66200 mi Replaced rear shock absorbers 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $535
Replace rear shock absorber excessive play on right front wheel, found inner tie rod worn. 
116565 mi

US $1787
replace steering rack 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

15000 mi Service bulletin pertaining to the front wheels. On some 2010 CTS-Vs, slight contact occurrin between inside of wheel and front suspension/braking assembly on very sharp slow turns, when the steering wheel was near end-of-travel, left or right. Front whee 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

59000 mi

US $675
Rear MR dampers were replaced due to fluid leaks. 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

75000 mi

US $450
Replaced of wheel bearing 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

45000 mi Creak and grind in steering wheel. Replaced column and intermediate shaft. 
140000 mi

US $200
right rear wheel bearing 
161000 mi

US $175
passenger side front wheel bearing 
166000 mi

US $225
drivers side front bearing 

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

29000 mi Wheel Bearing 
32300 mi Several connections loosened which caused a bushing to rub when the wheel was turned.  

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2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

40500 mi

US $800
Pressure side power steering hose leaking 

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2010 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems

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