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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%)
Chart based on 223 repairs.
2005 Cadillac CTS other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (93%)
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.
2005 Cadillac CTS
Engine not specified
| 17000 mi | Clutch pedal return spring broke. Needed to replace clutch pedal assembly. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 144000 mi US $120 |
Hood release cable snapped, needed replacing. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 141000 mi | Rear passenger window mechanism broke. Replaced it myself. |
| 9000 mi | Stress crack in windshield-replaced under warranty |
| 107260 mi | Radiator leaked antifreeze and transmission fluid car would not move. Traded this piece of GM junk after 1100.00 in repairs for a Toyota Venza and now have a car that is reliable.No more GM junk for me. |
| 23000 mi | four new wheels, steering pump whine, bad navigation unit, pealing paint on radio, drivetrain slop, rattle in exhaust, fautly center consel...that's all! |
| 29000 mi | Left rear window track/guide broke, window would roll up and stay up. |
| 38000 mi | Right rear window track/guide broke, window would not roll up and stay up. Successful repair. Drivers power seat binding when moved. Successful repair. |
| 25420 mi | I hear whine noise coming from the rear area as if someone is blowing on an empty bottle specially if my rpm @2000 and I'm going 40KM, I can hear it well at night… they didn't fix this and I'm still having the problem.. I noticed my engine cover is scratched on the top front and that indicated that it's touching the hood inner bedding.. They will order a new hood bedding since they're out of stock . |
| 31000 mi | The same problem I had in Sep 2007 "I noticed my engine cover is scratched on the top front and that indicated that it's touching the hood inner bedding. They will order a new hood bedding since they're out of stock" until now they didn’t get the part. |
| 31000 mi | Dealer called me to notify me that the part I was waiting for since Sep 07 has arrived, but while the car in the shop they told me that the part they've got was defected so they need to backorder the part …. |
| 32860 mi | The rear view mirror vibrates while driving and it gets worse if I'm listening to music. They ordered a replacement part. |
| 34100 mi $50 |
Finally figured out the problem with the HID vibration, the left side bumper was loss and almost going to fall a part. The plastic clips that hold the bumper in place was broken. They replaced 10 clips. Can't notice any vibration since. |
| 37200 mi | The back of the driver seat is loose. They order the part. |
| 37820 mi | The rear view mirror part has arrived and was installed. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 127500 mi C $40 |
Replaced failed gas springs that assist lifting/support weight of the hood and trunk lid. One spring for the hood, two for the trunk lid. Parts were purchased at a separate time and did not factor into the repair cost. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 26000 mi | Coolant leak, repaired and returned within hours. |
| 37000 mi | Trunk would not lock. |
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