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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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Chart based on 223 repairs.
2005 Cadillac CTS suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 29 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
| 55600 mi US $816 |
Right front strut developed rubber to metal noise when warm. Part still worked but noise embarrassing. Dealer was going to put 1 strut on with me paying. Thought they should be put on in pairs as the new struts came with new springs. |
| 98000 mi | Replaced sway bar bushings Replaced both front wheel bearings. Right side had slight play. |
| 116000 mi US $40 |
Ball joint on passenger side tie rod end broke. |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
Front end whining, possibly power steering pump. Not repaired. |
| 33000 mi US $200 |
Front suspension noise when cold going over bumps. They replaced the bushings. Two days later, sound is back. |
| 47477 mi | Power Steering pump replaced rear Sway bar replaced replaced rear sway bar |
| 169000 mi US $1400 |
Left rear wheel bearing |
| 27000 mi | Installed rear end bushings. Car still has clunk in rear end during on / off throttle situations, dealer ordered rear bushings to be replaced. |
| 103000 mi US $300 |
Slight play in steering response noticed. Replaced outer tie-rod ends in steering. Solved problem. |
| 130000 mi US $950 |
Steering rack seal failed. Replaced with remanufactured item. |
| 145000 mi US $2200 |
replace rear upper control arms- bushings were shot; replaced rear toe control rod bushings, both sides |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 109000 mi US $200 |
Front struts at end of life |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 2000 mi US $240 |
Bearing |
| 138000 mi US $500 |
I needed a transmission fluid change, front right wheel bearing and a radiator cap |
| 111724 mi C $858 |
Left rear Wheel Hub. (bearing was torn) |
| 25420 mi | Banging noise from under steering wheel on uneven roads. Fixed. The handling is not firm as before and I can feel some gap when steering… they didn't find any thing and I'm still having the problem.. When riding a big road bump I hear squeaking / scratching sound coming from my front shocks, they said they had the shock replaced on the 20,000KM so it's not possible they're damaged this fast. I'm still having this problem.. |
| 31000 mi | In the early morning when cold I can hear a scratching noise coming from my front suspension when I go over a speed bump. The same problem i had in Sep 2007: "The handling is not firm as before and I can feel some gap when steering… they didn't find any thing and I'm still having the problem..." |
| 54040 mi $100 |
The steering wheel felt off balance so I took it to the shop where they did the alignment plus changed the rubber on the tie rods. |
| 56420 mi $3000 |
L&R front absorber replaced, Lower arms replaced, and bushes |
| 66840 mi $1725 |
L&R front shock absorber replaced, upper arms replaced, and bushes |
| 80600 mi $1250 |
they informed me the suspension needs to be replaced, and stabiliser bushings worn and cracked. |
| 81840 mi | needed suspension work |
| 103540 mi C $855 |
Car has FE 3 suspension replaced rear shocks,only available from GM. Cost was $855.00 parts labor and tax. |
| 156860 mi C $350 |
Left outer tie-rod broke while driving. Replace both outer rod & one bent inner tie rod my self. Parts I use are or new AC Delco rods with grease jerts. Both outer tie rod where change at 110,000km by the dealer using AC Delco none jert rods |
| 65000 mi | Replaced both right and left rear upper control arms with bushing attached as one part. With the car elevated and brakes applied while raising the RPM's the rear wheels were jumping when put in reverse or drive. Clunking noise remained. |
| 110000 mi US $188 |
Replacement of both front Struts and sway-bar kits. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 60140 mi C $140 |
Worn lower tie rod end on driver's side front wheel. Nothing dramatic. Was left over from the previous owner's neglect. |
| 118420 mi C $190 |
Sway bar end links completely worn and sway bar was able to move freely. End links replaced, all good. |
2005 Cadillac CTS 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| 40000 mi | Power steering hose leak, new hose. |
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