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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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Chart based on 95 repairs.
2011 Cadillac CTS suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 21 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
| 64000 mi US $500 |
Replaced rear shocks. Drivers was leaking badly, pass side was dry but mount was beginning to come apart (crumbling) |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 13800 mi | Grinding noise in front left wheel. |
| 28000 mi | Right rear shock was leaking oil. I had it replaced under warranty. |
| 39000 mi | Replaced the Magnetic shocks on both rear wheels. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi US $700 |
Replaced rear shocks due to leaking |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 8000 mi | electronic shock defective |
| 4000 mi | Return of the notorious wheel clicking sound that GM is aware of but has not come up with a permanent solution to yet. Clean mating surfaces between wheel and hub and retorque lug nuts. Problem solved for now. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 52000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced both rear leaking shocks |
| 75000 mi US $980 |
Replace front strut |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28100 mi C $524 |
Steering wheel was squeaking. Dealership tracked problem down to intermediate shaft and replaced it. Component failure at 45k kms. Bad on you General Motors. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 11160 mi | L/F sway bar link loose. Light knocking over bumps. |
| 12400 mi | Light knocking over bumps. Replaced both (left/right)sway bar link. |
| 28400 mi | Whinning sound in cold weather 60KMH and above. Sound stops after a few kilometers. Cause: noisy bearing. Right front hub replaced. Clunking in rear.Right/left rear knuckle replaced.Alignment done front and rear. |
| 34720 mi | Creaking noise from front, over bumps, right side-low speed-temperature below zero celsius. Cause:front sway bar bushings dry and worn. Bushing (insulator)ordered (3 weeks delivery???) Vehicle fully inspected before warranty expires.OK! |
| 34720 mi C $200 |
Front sway bar bushing installed. |
| 37820 mi C $200 |
Rattling noise over bumps.Installed two new front stabilizer links. |
| 39330 mi | Rattle over bumps. Replace left front stabilizer link. |
| 42506 mi C $200 |
When cold out and vehicle goes over a dip in the road there is a creak noise heard from the front. Front sway bar bushings worn excessively. Replaced both bushings and re-assembled sway bar. Part number 22753226-insulator 072430. |
| 42780 mi C $200 |
ABS and traction control lights on. Humming type noise at lower speeds.Left rear hub, parts of ring missing (6573) code C0035. Replaced hub. After road test there was still a hum. After investigating the right front bearing had to be replaced. Parts #13580135 Hub 063070. Front caliper service (maintenance). |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32240 mi C $350 |
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| 90000 mi | Took in because there was knocking sound in front suspension while turning at low speed driving. No problems found by dealer while test driving. Noise comes and goes periodically. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29180 mi | Replaced front and rear sway bar bushings |
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