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This are the most up-to-date car repair histories available for the Cadillac CTS. Car repair descriptions appear the instant owners post them. And the results of TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey are promptly updated every three months. Other sources can be over a year behind.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Cadillac CTS reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Cadillac | CTS* | 11 6.8 8000 | ||
| 2008 | Cadillac | CTS | 66 |  | 58 9.4 12800 |
| 2005 | Cadillac | CTS | | 25 7.1 34400 | |
| 2004 | Cadillac | CTS* | 14 7.9 57400 | ||
| 2003 | Cadillac | CTS* | 17 8.8 63700 | ||
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The Details: Cadillac CTS Repair Histories
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Below you'll find Cadillac CTS repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.
Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Cadillac CTS owners have been experiencing,
Odometer readings and costs are in local units.
Years and engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2009 supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8
- 2009 263-horsepower 3.6L V6
- 2009 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
- 2008 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
- 2008 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
- 2007 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
- 2007 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
- 2006 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
- 2006 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
- 2005 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
- 2005 400-horsepower 5.7L V8
- 2004 400-horsepower 5.7L V8
- 2004 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
- 2003 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 0 | 0 | Purchase | Nov | 2009 | 7200 | 0 | No repairs |
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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Dealer replaced rear brake calipers and pads under TSB warranty to eliminate squeal during stops |
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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-spd manual RWD
| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Check engine light went on. Told it was ignition misfiring. Told ignition coil was bad, so they replaced it. Manual drive clutch had a bad sensor whereby the system couldn't tell if the clutch was engaged. | Oct | 2009 | 6000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Oklahoma, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2009 | 1258 | 0 | 1. Recall - passenger side airbag (software update only) 2. recall -replaced OnStar module. Great car; seldom drive it. | Sep | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Minor repairs to Nav Screen squeak when raising and minor vent rattle. |
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2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | Mounting of exhaust too close to underbody. Required the brackets to be lowered 1/4". | Sep | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-spd shiftable automatic AWD
| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 77 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2008 | 77 | 0 | Purchase | May | 2008 | 1050 | 0 | No Repairs | Sep | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Rear window motor was very weak. It felt like it was going to break down soon. They changed the window regulator. | Feb | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Both rear windows were very slow to go up. One would go up an inch every pull of the window button. Finally the window problems were resolved. However, I now have a problem with the stability system light and ABS light coming on, as I brake. | Mar | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | The rear windows were really slow to go up, so I took it in and as I demonstrated the problem they failed to go up. When I picked up the car, problem was fixed, but now a couple weeks later windows are slow to go up again. As I brake on a slight turn, the Stability light and ABS light come on, with Service Stability, and Service Brake Assist. Message will go away the next time you turn the car on, but come back as you drive. Happens everytime, but dealer cannot replicate. | Apr | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | ABS and Stability light comes on every time. It finally got fixed. Dealer changed wiring and harness for brake system and a wheel speed sensor, as far as I recall. This car is finally problem free (knock on wood), and I can finally enjoy driving it. | Jul | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | The Service Engine Light came on. I took it into the dealer, they found it was a timing belt that had stretched. Dealer replaced belt. Successful Repair. | Sep | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 11000 | 0 | Both rear windows did not work, replaced both regulators. | Aug | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Kansas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 6000 | 0 | Wind noise from sunroof. | Mar | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Wind noise from sunroof. Successful repair. |
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2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Alabama, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2007 | 10 | 0 | Faultless for six months and 10,000 miles of VERY vigorous mountain driving! Good work, Caddy; who woulda thunk it.... | Aug | 2007 | 13000 | 0 | No repairs to date. |
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2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Arkansas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 1500 | 0 | Replace dead battery. | May | 2008 | 2520 | 0 | Replace leaking differential seal, different seal than was replaced during recall. |
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| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 4900 | 0 | Pinion Gear Seal recall |
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2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-spd manual RWD
| Location: Finland | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2006 | 0 | 0 | Clutch changed | Mar | 2006 | 7000 | 0 | Brake wheels changed | May | 2006 | 9000 | 0 | Clutch and gearbox and the entire drivetrain changed again | Feb | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Right mirror changed | Apr | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | Right mirror changed again | Jul | 2007 | 0 | 0 | Seat heaters broken. Unable to repair. | Oct | 2007 | 0 | 0 | Car returned because incredible amount of problems |
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2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | faulty passenger airbag sensor (covered by warranty) | Jan | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | car wouldn't start -- replaced faulty ECM (covered by warranty) | Feb | 2008 | 20600 | 0 | car wouldn't start -- recurrence of earlier problem. revised diagnosis: short in battery. replaced battery. |
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2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic RWD
| Location: Oregon, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2006 | 500 | 0 | reflashed ECU to try and fix on-board computer faults. Also effected the radio and ability to get into the custom settings menu for the car. | Dec | 2007 | 14500 | 0 | Replaced Rear main seal for oil leak | Sep | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Adjusted the tire camber due to the Cadi eating my tires very early on. Seems to be a consistent problem with this car. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Transmission cooler burst in Radiator, Warranty coverage. Replaced Radiator, Transmission, hoses, etc | Jun | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | Passenger sensor for Air Bag system |
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2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-spd automatic RWD
| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2006 | 14000 | 0 | Radio failed, no radio, no onStar, unable to shut it off or change display. Radio replaced at dealership under warranty | Mar | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | Radio failed again on trip. No radio, onStar, or ability to change display. Radio replaced again under warranty at dealer. | Oct | 2008 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-spd manual RWD
| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 31000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 38000 | 100 | Brake line, excellent service, excellent tech, Vera Cadillac in Pembroke Pines, FL is the best!!! |
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| Location: British Columbia, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2008 | 53000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 84000 | 400 | Broken spring valve |
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| Location: Kansas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2008 | 31000 | 600 | Oil temperature sensor wiring. | Sep | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Replace radiator also known TSB, but was noticed by owner first. Reported wheel hop issue to dealer, dealer ordered parts. | Apr | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Installed rear end bushings. Car still has clunk in rear end during on / off throttle situations, dealer ordered rear bushings to be replaced. Replaced horn. | Jun | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | Replaced upper differential bushing; still clunking noise when shifting. Vehicle has major engine vibration on shutdown. Dealer refused to replace motor mounts because I am not the original owner of the vehicle and therefore they cannot prove how the vehicle was maintained prior to my ownership! | Apr | 2009 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-spd manual RWD
| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2008 | 38000 | 200 | Defective door panel. | Jun | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2006 | 16000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 23000 | 89 | worn rubber bushing | Sep | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Oct | 2006 | 36000 | 0 | Replace Front Right Shock | Mar | 2007 | 40000 | 0 | Replace Armrest | Jul | 2007 | 45000 | 0 | Replace Engine Mounts | Oct | 2007 | 50000 | 0 | Tighten Rear Cradle Bolts |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2006 | 8500 | 0 | Rear Differential | Aug | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Brake Master Cylinder Resivor (leaking) |
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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-spd automatic RWD
| Location: Georgia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 51000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Both tie rod ends in front suspension broke. Battery failed and had to be replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 70000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-spd automatic RWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2008 | 44000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Crankcase sensor went out. Lens on rear deck covering backup lights and around license plate came off in car wash. Broken, over $400.00 to replace. | Sep | 2009 | 61295 | 625 | Electronic Control Module |
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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 114000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2008 | 115000 | 100 | Cranking signal for security system, electronic piggy-back harness ordered and to be installed this week. Also small oil leak,rocker cover gasket needed to be replaced and ordered, also warrenty. | Jun | 2008 | 116000 | 100 | Returning security system errors after harness installed. I read the codes and it appears to have a communication error that may be caused by a power loss, it is currently working after the dealership cleared the error codes, however I expect same issue | Jul | 2008 | 120000 | 100 | Trunk bezel fell off,attempting to get it replaced for free 05+. this was not a suprise I have been expecting it to fall off and smash, 04.5+ much better design of bezel,03 discontinued. Found used temp replacement for $100. not a big deal. love this car! | Oct | 2008 | 127000 | 60 | Crank position sensor, cheap repair,common prob wit 3.2L,car wouldnt start,key stays turned to start by itslef then gives up,several attempts,let sit for 1hr car started and drove it home, next day drove to the shop and had it repaired | Mar | 2009 | 130000 | 250 | Thermostat Steering position sensor. | Sep | 2009 | 140000 | 1200 | Tranny cooler lines, rad, full tranny service filter and fluid. Lines broke off radiator. |
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| Location: Manitoba, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2003 | 0 | 0 | replace head unit/ DIC. | Jan | 2007 | 0 | 0 | no further repairs other than routine oil changes, apr 2003-oct 2007. | Dec | 2007 | 75000 | 495 | thermostat broken. Seal and thermostat on backorder, had to take vehicle back at a later date. | Mar | 2008 | 75000 | 580 | Thermostat broken. Seal and thermostat on backorder, had to take vehicle back at a later date. Month: December 2007 outcome, ordered parts. | Mar | 2009 | 84000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 79000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Nov | 2007 | 82000 | 800 | Brake pads for 4 wheels Disks turned for 4 weels Brake fluid flushed and replaced Struts and Hinges on trunk replaced | Dec | 2008 | 92000 | 130 | Replaced rear window regulator and motor. | Sep | 2009 | 99000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2006 | 57061 | 0 | PANEL, SUNROOF - ALIGN | Sep | 2006 | 62667 | 0 | BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY, REAR WHEEL - LEFT - REPLACE ARM ASSEMBLY, FRONT CONTROL - LOWER - BOTH - REPLACE | May | 2008 | 81000 | 0 | Pinion leaking, sealed. Right tie rod loose, replaced. Front end link rattled, replaced. Painted rims replaced x2 (peeling) Solenoid replaced (P0128 code - bypassing solenoid) | Aug | 2008 | 83000 | 0 | Right external mirror mechanism replaced (curb-view-while-in-reverse was intermittently moving to show the wrong objects) A/C compressor replaced (below specs) | Sep | 2008 | 84000 | 0 | Transmission gasket leaking, replaced. Steering master cylinder/gasket leaking, replaced. | Dec | 2008 | 89000 | 500 | Leaking master cylinder and brake hose. Waited weeks for parts from shut-down GM plants. Shield under car damaged/replaced. Seat belts no longer properly retracting - replaced. Bushing on stabilizer bar and front shock absorbers replaced. Thermostat replaced. Compass and external temperature sensor replaced because inaccurate. | Jun | 2009 | 94000 | 305 | Replaced right shock absorber - parts ordered 12-24-08, arrived in March, finally installed. Oxygen sensor, bank 2 #2 | Oct | 2009 | 97000 | 697 | Replaced valve cover gasket, and reselaed. Leaking oil had previously damaged the oxygen sensor replaced at last visit. O2 sensors cleaned and replaced. Same O2 sensor dropped a code on the way home - O2 sensor re-replacement pending. |
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