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2008 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 377 repairs.
2008 Cadillac CTS other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (69%)
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.
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 7000 mi | Trunk lid shocks failed. Trunk lid shocks repaired. |
| 3000 mi | Dealer replaced driver's seat track adjuster assembly due to excessive slack and sideways movement of driver's seat. Intermittent vibration of shift knob and audible vibrations in drivetrain and/or exhaust system. Dealer tightened gear shift knob housing hold-down bolts, but failed to implement remedies described in two TSBs on this exact issue. |
| 3000 mi | Dealer replaced defective driver-side A-pillar upholstery for the second time. |
| 32000 mi | Replaced trunk latch assembly which was damaged from previous repair of water leak into trunk (broken seal around CHMSL 3rd brake light). |
| 92000 mi US $394 |
Driver's exterior door handle not opening the door. Adjusted the door mechanism. Car ran fine for two days, then both problems returned. |
| 6000 mi US $500 |
Unable to take the key out of the fob. |
| 21000 mi US $101 |
Cushion Track on driver seat bent, replaced Exulary pump faulty, replaced, warning from onstar |
| 29000 mi | drivers door lock could freeze added insulated strip on door jam |
| 1000 mi | The turn signal lever was not activating the "lane change" feature when changing lanes to the right. The turn signal levers were on backorder and I had to take it back in January. There was a speaker grill on the dash coming unglued. |
| 7000 mi | Driver's seat not stable, repair attempted, unresolved. |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 25000 mi | Driver's seat frame had to be replaced. Driver's seat stopped moving forward or backward. Motor would engage, but seat would not move. Fixed by replacement of seat frame. |
| 40000 mi | Replacement of the guide rails for the driver's seat. |
| 8000 mi | Low booming noise begins at approx 45 mph and continues until 60 mph. After checking, dealer determined that problem is tire noise and the new ones exhibit the same noise. |
| 34000 mi | Disconnected heated washer fluid due to safety issues forcing recall. Washers didn't work afterwards. Return visit did not fix problem and will now have to return third time. |
| 35000 mi | Dealer failed on first 2 visits to fix problem. Put in new washer nozzles third visit and fixed problem. |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 85000 mi US $100 |
New trunk struts |
| 26000 mi US $200 |
Replaced seat rails. |
| 14000 mi US $330 |
Passenger seat rattle, broken brackets repaired under warranty; Battery dead 2nd time in a year, replaced under warranty; Bearing noise, solved with front end alignment; rest routine 30K maintenance. |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32500 mi | Key FOB broke open. Repair was to replace. |
| 62000 mi US $125 |
Automatic door lock/unlock mechanism for right rear door failed. Replaced with GM part from the internet |
| 38000 mi | left door handle jams |
| 4000 mi |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 46120 mi | Trunk latch failed and had to be replaced |
| 49460 mi C $355 |
Passenger door latch not working all the time |
2008 Cadillac CTS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 10000 mi | Weird hazy film in windshield. Factory defect. Replaced windshield. |
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