2011 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2011

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2011 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (11%)

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2011 Cadillac CTS body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

22000 mi Brake pedal pad fell off. Had them glue it back on. Probably my fault with my huge boots. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

29000 mi

US $235
Rear taillight pulling apart from car. Outstanding issue since May but part BO for 4-5months 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

4000 mi Carpet in the drivers side footwell had pulled away from the plastic trim which made it stick out into the area around left foot. The carpet was resecured and problem was solved. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

22000 mi Sunroof rattles 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7000 mi Creaking noise at sunroof moulding at rear passenger. Took area apart added insulation at the sun roof motor. I dissagree this had anything to do with it. Will fix myself with either lube or cloth shims at plastic to plastic contact points. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12400 mi Driver's armrest was squeaking. Turns out the tabs that hold the upper part in place were broken off. Full armrest replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

26000 mi Driver seat covers replaced due to fading, craking, accessive wear. 
29000 mi

US $130
front seat covers replaced. Leather cracking/peeling. 
20120 mi Tear in the leatherette of the driver seat bolster 
24060 mi Replaced the leatherette seat back cover (driver side). 
43400 mi Surface rust and peeling paint appeared last fall underneath the back license plate. Trunk lid was repainted. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

45000 mi Fasteners falling out of front and rear fascia's. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS Body Problems

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