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2009 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- 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 169 repairs.
2009 Cadillac CTS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Cadillac CTS
Engine not specified
| 41900 mi US $800 |
Heated & cooled seat passenger side would not work properly had to order complete front plate because it could not be repaired |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 18000 mi | Front passenger outside door handle replaced. (Part of keyless entry system) |
| 24000 mi | Driver's side door handle (part of keyless entry system) stopped working was replaced. |
| 40000 mi | "Service suspension" message randomly appears without symptoms. Remains that way even after TSB instructions followed |
| 41400 mi | Suspension electrical connections checked and relubed. |
| 38000 mi | Bluetooth receiver for trunk release failed |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 9000 mi | upgrade to computer to handle issue with navigation system |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $310 |
One DRL bulb not working. Replaced both. Bumper cover must be removed. Time required - 2 hours. |
| 43000 mi | Passenger power lumbar assembly replaced. |
| 48700 mi US $50 |
Rear power door lock actuators. tire pressure monitoring sensor in left front tire replaced. |
| 48500 mi | Rear driver's side door lock actuator replaced again, under parts warranty. |
| 69000 mi US $70 |
Driver's lumbar replaced |
| 200 mi | Replaced ignition switch |
| 7000 mi | clean roof drains |
| 11000 mi US $75 |
driver's door safety switch. two trips to order parts then correct. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31300 mi | Correct programming of tire pressure monitoring system |
| 7791 mi | Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement. |
| 45900 mi | Previous trip the battery was replaced with a new battery. After 5 or 6 months and in summertime temps I had to start maintenance charging on it. First cold snap the battery died. Rechecked all systems and finally installed new battery. |
| 53000 mi | Trunk switch broken, again |
| 54100 mi | Driver seat cooling system repair Fuse replaced; wire replaced that was damaged because it was on the seat track as it changed positions. |
| 57000 mi | Driver seat harness resecured to restore heated seats |
| 65900 mi US $100 |
Replaced left front door lock actuator |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Replaced body control module, replaced trunk wiring loom |
| 74000 mi US $99 |
RF tire pressure gauge replaced, all reprogrammed Front passenger door lock actuator and lock housing replaced |
| 84000 mi US $100 |
Alternator failure DVD player failed - replaced |
| 105000 mi US $1499 |
Horn replaced |
| 50200 mi US $220 |
Turned the key to start the car and almost immediately it would not engage the starter. I called AAA road service and they diagnosed a weak battery. I opted to have them install a new battery. A bit pricey but worth the time it saved me. |
| 12000 mi | Third visit to dealer for same problem. Main console power failed resulting in no AC, no radio/nav/cd, no defrost front/back, no ipod. |
| 16000 mi | Total failure of accessory control consel...no a/c control, no audio, no GPS, etc. |
| 16887 mi | I previously reported unresolved repairs to the main console. Problem finally located at a main electrical junction in trunk, near battery. An electrical connection was not secure causing intermitent or total power failure. Repaired! I previously reported unresolved repairs to the main consel. Problem finally located at a main electrical junction in trunk, near battery. An electrical connection was not secure causing intermitent or total power failure. Repaired! |
| 34000 mi | Car needed a charge in my garage - battery very low. Brought car to dealer - dealer diagnosed battery failing - replaced battery - end of problem |
| 34300 mi | Automatic door locks not opening the doors to enter the vehicle. Problem intermittent and increasing in frequency |
| 37200 mi | Keyless entry system - # 2 key fob intermittent. Replaced fob. |
| 14300 mi | Clock defective. Will only work when car running. Cannot keep time. Entire bezel ordered as it is one piece unit. |
| 16000 mi | Clock replaced. Started to intermittently work again within 2 days. Causes short in center stack at times. All illumination and function in center stack ceases to function, but will "reset" within 5 minutes. |
| 16300 mi | GM stated dealer used incorrect part for clock/console replacement, so dealer replaced with identical 'different' part. |
| 16000 mi | Car went into limp mode at 45, engine shut down at 25. Towed to dealer. Codes P0089, P0087 & P0627. Sealed fuse panel in trunk loose connection, replaced under warranty. |
| 19000 mi | Driver power seat failed. Caused heated seat to fail on driver and passenger side as well. Module under seat failed and was replaced. Fixed all issues. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 83700 mi C $650 |
Diagnosis + change of door handle and microswitches on driver's side. |
| 111600 mi C $1500 |
micro switches in both doors handles failed. Car did not lock when shifter on "Drive". |
| 57000 mi | And replaced the dual temperature switches. |
| 34000 mi US $133 |
Driver door lock actuator assembly replacement |
| 57000 mi US $200 |
Starter was replaced |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 36000 mi | The center console kept going dead. The fix was a new code downloaded to it |
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