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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
45000 mi
Lens on rear deck covering backup lights and around license plate came off in car wash. Broken, over $400.00 to replace.
75000 mi
US $525
Rear window mechanism broken, part ordered and replaced.
89000 mi
US $500
Seat belts no longer properly retracting - replaced.
54000 mi
Trunk lid struts failed. Due to change in their design, trunk hinges had to be replaced at a cost of $500. E-mailed Cadillac for solution after returning home. Cadillac offered to arrange for dealer to pay 1/2 of $500 cost of repair. Dealer replaced trunk struts and hinges at no cost. Service manager said that it was the least they could do for a good customer.
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