2004 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2004

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2004 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (8%)

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2004 Cadillac CTS brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (40%)

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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.

2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

17000 mi Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir (leaking) 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

186000 mi

US $182
The caliper on the front passenger side was squeaking loudly and was a safety issue according to the dealer, $181.90. Ordered a new caliper, but received the wrong part, so they just greased the pistons inside the caliper. Seems to have worked. 
183000 mi

US $799
Replaced left & Right from calipers, rear ceramic pads, and rear disc brake rotor. Upon inspection, Meineke, observed both rear discs cracked. 
122760 mi Had 2 computer chips replaced ($2,300.00) July'15. One went again in May'16. Dealer decided it was another part burning out the chips & wanted another $2,300 to repair + new brake lines & calipers. Transmission redone '15. Scrapped at 199Kms 
122760 mi Nothing was repaired. It was going to be a $5,000.00 repair so I purchased another car and gave the Cadillac away to a friend. 
77000 mi

US $600
Stability System Engaged message appearing over and over. Replaced steering wheel position sensor and problem was resolved. 
101060 mi

C $350
rubber brake line replaced 
122760 mi

C $450
pads etc 
60000 mi

US $344
Brake caliper locked up. Replaced both front brake calipers and turned rotors. 
62300 mi

US $300
Caliper locked up.replaced rear left caliper. Replaced rear brake pads and turned rotors 
58000 mi Stability system alarm kept coming on, took to shop, said they reprogrammed computer, still does it now and then 
62000 mi

US $50
Growling when putting on brake. something in abs brake system. Shop replaced right front hub assembly. Still growls now and then after the replacement. 
65000 mi

US $600
Back Brake Calipers needed replacement. Brake shoes wearing too quickly and sporadically. 
139300 mi

US $65
Stability control warning would trigger randomly. I replaced the steering column sensor. 
115000 mi

US $810
"Stability system engaged" warning on the DIC. this was causing the left front brake to inadvertly engage. After keeping the vehicle and driving it, the tech. was able to get a faulty reading from the steering position switch. Replaced switch. 

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2004 Cadillac CTS Brake Problems

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