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%)

Chart based on 95 repairs.
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2011 Cadillac CTS other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 9 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 shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi Clicking from front wheels, very common, new lug nuts installed by dealer and cleaned the brake hats. Problem is resolved and has not returned after 500 miles 
71000 mi

US $200
Windshield washer bottle split at seam. Part ordered and replaced by local shop. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

35000 mi

US $638
Windshield washer fluid hose fell out of front of car just behind the bumper. 
83000 mi

US $2000
Driver's seat base broke and a motor gear was loose and clawing its way through the foam. It also failed to raise or lower the seat base. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

1000 mi 2nd key fob was not working properly. Dealer replaced with a new one and reprogrammed both in 10 minutes. 
4000 mi Notice wheel balancing weights had fallen of front left rim. Dealer rebalanced all rims and tires. Problem solved. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

17000 mi Driver seat rocking and rattling 
23000 mi Front passenger seat bottom replaced due to excessive seat movement. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

2356 mi Slow leak in right rear tire traced to a defective wheel. Wheel replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

Rear passenger seat belt was defective, locked and could not pull it out. The dealer replaced it under waranty. 

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2011 Cadillac CTS Other Problems

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