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2005 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (9%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 223 repairs.
2005 Cadillac CTS body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (81%)
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.
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 15599 mi | Warranty repair of right rear sail (c-pillar) panel since a little loose. |
| 48000 mi US $221 |
Front rubber spoiler was refastened with new fasteners. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 109000 mi US $200 |
Rear interior panel fell off and needed replacing. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 17050 mi | rear sill panels fell off. Took in for warranty work. Had to come back in a few days since parts were on order. |
| 100068 mi C $45 |
sunroof switch |
| 20000 mi | Replaced Rear Sagging Air Bag Trim Covers. Replaced Stick Shift Peeling Trim Cover Plate. Replaced Stiff Trunk Struts. Replaced Broken Rear Bumper Clips. Refinished Driver's Seat Cracked Bottom Leather-Left Side. |
| 9000 mi | Sunoof control knob had peeled-replaced under warranty |
| 25420 mi | Multiple squeaks and rattles, not fixed. Squeaking noise coming from my front doors while driving and it turned out it's coming from my door strikes and since they were out of stock they had to order them and sine I didn't have the time to come back again I had to wait till the next service (40K |
| 31000 mi | During Sep 2007 I suffered from "Banging noise from under steering wheel on uneven roads" and it was fixed, but then I started to experience a squeaking sound instead the banging. It turned out the previous fix was not done properly and some parts under . "Squeaking noise coming from my front doors while driving and it turned out it's coming from my door strikes" part was orderd and replaced. |
| 37820 mi | The part that was ordered for the back seat has arrived and installed. |
| 80600 mi $1250 |
upper dashboard crack and become three separate piacess. |
| 81840 mi | upper dashboard cracked |
| 60000 mi | Rear passenger sail panel fell off. Panel broke due to having windows open on the freeway. Cadillac logo fell off of wheel center cap. Center cap replaced. |
| 49000 mi | Rattle in sunroof/shade |
| 31500 mi | Day before 4 yrs. of OEM Cadillac warranty expiration (7-8-05), brought CTS in for defective leather drivers side seat assembly-Both bottom and back panels. Protective finish had worn off and material was absorbing any dies from clothing. Day before 4 yrs. of OEM Cadillac warranty expiration (7-8-05), brought CTS in for defective leather drivers side seat assembly-Both bottom and back panels. Protective finish had worn off and material was absorbing any dies from clothing. |
| 32000 mi | Drivers' leather seat turning "blue". Warranty replacement of both bottom and back leather covers! |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 40000 mi | New Headlamps, lenses were failing. Rattle in center console. South Coast Cadillac (formerly Nabors Cadillac) did a great job as usual. |
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