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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%)
Chart based on 169 repairs.
2009 Cadillac CTS engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (77%)
Chart based on 39 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
| 87000 mi US $600 |
Failed ignition coil O2 sensor malfunction |
| 87800 mi US $973 |
fuel injector failure |
| 62200 mi US $550 |
Water pump failed |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 79000 mi | Small coolant leak |
| 61000 mi US $150 |
Sensor was leaking oil. |
| 7000 mi | Check engine light remained on steady for over a week. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | Timing chain wear customer satisfaction program |
| 61300 mi US $50 |
Water pump was leaking coolant, replaced water pump. |
| 56800 mi US $50 |
Cylinders 1 and 3 were misfiring. Also 2 spark plugs needed to be replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $70 |
Major oil leak |
| 29800 mi | Engine Warning light came on during long trip (3000km). Performance was not effected. Problem was a sensor for the throttle system was stuck in the "open" position- it is supposed to re-set after three starts but did'nt. Sensor re-set. |
| 12000 mi | Could not turn key past ACC setting or totally turn off and lock ignition..XM failed at same time. They opened the steering wheel housing and found loose wire. Repairing this fixed the keyless ignition. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | SES light went on after FE went down, engine loped slightly at idle, and there was a hesitation after gear change in light throttle. Engine threw code P000D. Bank 2 exhaust cam actuator issue, Actuator replaced. |
| 31515 mi | Reprogram ECM; Electrical/Wiring repair |
| 7791 mi | Catalytic Converter Replacement Complete Exhaust System Replacement. |
| 21123 mi | Oxygen sensor replacement, Windshield washer pump replacement Catalytic Converter Replaced, Oxidation |
| 42300 mi | Rear exhaust converters, exhaust seals, catalytic converter drivers side, front and rear drivers O2 banks, skid plate, drivers side muffler, 1 spark plug |
| 31000 mi | Cylinder 4 misfire. Dealer replaced coil pack and spark plug on cylinder 4. Warranty work. |
| 39700 mi | Oxygen Sensor malfunction. Replaced. |
| 48000 mi | Engine misfire. Replace coilpack |
| 44700 mi US $100 |
Coil pack failure |
| 44000 mi US $195 |
Cleaned intake manifold |
| 49000 mi | Engine coil #6 replaced - error code P0306 |
| 57000 mi | Lost power & hesitation. Throttle body assembly replaced (re-lubed twice in the last 2 years). |
| 61000 mi | Replaced fuse box assembly for P2601 - no power from auxiliary water pump to fuse block assembly Replaced plugs 2 & 5 for shorting and carbon fouled Replaced temperature sensor & cooling fan resistor for P2601 |
| 63600 mi US $400 |
Replaced coils 4 & 5 - all spark plugs replaced |
| 64600 mi US $9 |
Reattach engine mount |
| 74000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left catalytic converter |
| 105000 mi US $1499 |
Auxillary water pump replaced Replace coolant temp sensor |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 4000 mi | Check engine light went on. Told it was ignition misfiring. Told ignition coil was bad, so they replaced it. Manual drive clutch had a bad sensor whereby the system couldn't tell if the clutch was engaged. |
| 9000 mi | auxiliary coolant fan was not working |
| 9000 mi | shop replaced auxiliary coolant fan. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23760 mi | Clicking sound, top of engine. Major repair under warranty new camshaft, lower block internal parts/sensors replaced approx $3500.00 repair. Still have to resolve excessive oil consumption, a liter every 800 km. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi | The ignition lock would not turn off with the key in it. The lock was jammed. Took it to the local Buick dealership late in the day, they agreed to take it even though they don't sell Cadillacs. They replaced the lock and returned car the next day. |
| 23000 mi | Car was hesitating and felt like a slipping clutch - turned out to be low engine oil affecting oil pressure on timing belt tensioner. Oil life remaining was 39%, but engine oil was severely low - no warning light or other indication. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 36000 mi US $68 |
Recall for ignition cylinder binding-was replaced, oil changed tire rotation,1/28/2011 |
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