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2003 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 138 repairs.
2003 Cadillac CTS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 64 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Cadillac CTS
Engine not specified
| 127000 mi US $313 |
Crankshaft position sensor. Code PO335. |
| 66000 mi US $787 |
Engine ran hot, took to two different dealerships and was quoted repair costs of $2000 and $5000 respectively. Had car towed to John's auto in Hazel Park Mich. Paid $787.40 to replace radiator and flush system.Problem solved! |
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 124000 mi | Blown head gaskets. |
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 87000 mi | Corrosion was developing around the oil fill cap, suspected that a head gasket was going because water in oil. |
| 224000 mi | EVAP solenoid is damaged Each time I fill in gaz, it won't start easily This is the second time I face this problem and the EVAP had been changed 10 months ago. |
| 64000 mi US $200 |
Valve cover gaskets. |
| 85000 mi | sensor |
| 86000 mi | oil leaking from both valve cover gaskets front o2 sensor replaced Rear o2 sensor replaced |
| 88000 mi | o2 sensors front and rear replaced again - under warranty no charge |
| 59000 mi | PCV valve broken and there was an oil leak |
| 69200 mi US $750 |
Oil cooler part died. The part is being repaired and the engine flushed. |
| 72000 mi US $320 |
replace thermostat |
| 75300 mi US $250 |
gas vapor valve |
| 84000 mi | Bearing for a belt |
| 86000 mi US $80 |
Oil sending unit switch |
| 98000 mi US $260 |
crank sensor |
| 48000 mi US $27500 |
I basically bought a lemon. The car the first few weeks was awesome, had to replace the tires, windshield first month. Had to replace the brakes and rotors. Car has check engine light on, leaking oil and coolant. Just did the 100k mile warranty |
| 130000 mi US $875 |
replace seals on motor head gaskets |
| 136400 mi US $528 |
replace throttle boby |
| 150000 mi US $600 |
Could not pass smog |
| 93600 mi US $100 |
Oil fill neck spilling oil |
| 172000 mi US $350 |
Engine head gasket leak, oil leaks around valve cover. |
| 147000 mi US $1500 |
valve cover gasket and sending unit leak, power gear leak thermostat stuck open throttle body adjustment |
| 89200 mi US $50 |
Valve cover gasket leaking |
| 92000 mi US $45 |
Replaced crank angle sensor |
| 25000 mi | Exhaust manifold gasket replacement |
| 27000 mi | Thermostat/Exhaust manifold gasket replacement |
| 110000 mi US $5000 |
lots of electrical problems, cracked heads requiring engine to be rebuilt, currently needs head job again, transmission needs to be repaired, heater not working, back window motors gone!!! car from HELL!!! |
| 109000 mi | The car ran hot about 1 month ago and it's a total loss now. The engine is gone! The car is currently junked. |
| 46500 mi C $495 |
thermostat broken. Seal and thermostat on backorder, had to take vehicle back at a later date. |
| 46500 mi C $580 |
Thermostat broken. Seal and thermostat on backorder, had to take vehicle back at a later date. Month: December 2007 outcome, ordered parts. |
| 70500 mi US $1080 |
Oil leak from valve covers. Replaced gaskets. Coolant leak from water pump area. Replaced water pump. |
| 80000 mi US $373 |
Replaced crank position sensor |
| 101000 mi US $1500 |
A few days after dealer performed 100,000 service car wouldn't start. Dealer claimed carbon buildup and cleaned heads and valves. Also replaced several sensors. |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Thermostat replaced. |
| 94000 mi US $305 |
Oxygen sensor, bank 2 #2 |
| 97000 mi US $697 |
Replaced valve cover gasket, and resealed. 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. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Oxygen sensors re-replaced. No further codes. |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced lower intake gasket and PCV hose for the oil leak that continued after the last repair. Re-replaced gaskets as needed for access. |
| 117000 mi | New water pump |
| 33356 mi | Rough idle: engine idles at 600 rpm, reset computer setting and seems to have taken care of the problem. still idles minimally rough but is not annoying any longer. slightly rough idle, brought rpm's up to about 750-800, seemed to help quite a bit.If it holds at those rpm's and computers don't re-adjust. |
| 75020 mi C $520 |
Long time for heater to throw heat. Figured it was the thermostat. Took to dealer and got P128 fault. Thermostat replaced and intake manifold gaskets replaced b/c had to be removed to make repair. Decided to replace spark plugs also. |
| 145000 mi US $1500 |
L/R Valve Covers Replaced/Regasketed. New coil pack. New thermostat. |
| 64000 mi | Needed new water pump. |
| 71300 mi C $100 |
Also small oil leak,rocker cover gasket needed to be replaced and ordered, also warrenty. |
| 78740 mi C $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 |
| 80600 mi C $250 |
Thermostat |
| 68200 mi C $100 |
car would not start in the morning, brought it into the shop and found that there was spark and fuel so had to be a sensor. Crank sensor failure. |
| 45000 mi | Crankcase sensor went out. |
| 61295 mi US $625 |
Main computer module replaced Electronic Control Module |
| 64000 mi US $5100 |
Blown water line. Had a major replacement of all rubber under the hood: timing belt, water pump, all hoses, valve cover gaskets. |
| 97000 mi | Unexpected stalling. Required new transmission sensor. |
| 97000 mi | Valve cover gasket leaking oil when sold. |
| 73780 mi $80 |
Throttle body replacement |
| 75640 mi $250 |
small engine cooler inside the engine leaked radator water, need to be replaced part cost US$ 180 labour charge US$ 70. |
| 84940 mi $250 |
Replacement of cranck sensor. Radiator repair. |
| 88040 mi $120 |
Overheat problem, Mechanic replaced the thermostat, it took one week to get the part, no problem after part replacement. |
| 93000 mi US $789 |
Remove and replace thermostat |
| 95200 mi US $50 |
replace gas cap |
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
178-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 39060 mi $1200 |
Fire under the hood while driving. Oil leak from head gasket detected. Had to replace head gaskets, the cover, burned wires and vacuum hose. Waited 3 weeks for parts to arrive. |
| 41540 mi $300 |
Replaced head gasket covers. |
| 74400 mi $320 |
Generator belt broke in the middle of drive. The problem was caused by tensioner falling apart. Car had to be towed as one belt is used for steering, AC, generator and water pump. Do not neglet routine maintenance to avoid such a hassle. |
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