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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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- 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 95 repairs.
2011 Cadillac CTS transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 13800 mi | Replaced rear differential due to breakdown of lubricating fluid. Metal particles in fluid. Left rear axle boots leaking grease. |
| 24200 mi | There was a grinding noise in the driveshaft. The dealer installed a spacer into the shaft, and it is perfectly silent again. I did not request this fix. The dealer noted it and applied the warranty repair, but the change is very noticeable. |
| 39000 mi | Replaced leaking axle seal. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 50000 mi | It was a sensor related to the transmission. |
| 17000 mi US $500 |
loose connection to shifter caused computer to believe shifter not in park position, car would not start. Intermittent fault, took 4 trips over a year to diagnose. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 30000 mi | Rear differential whine under deceleration |
2011 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32000 mi US $650 |
the driver side transaxle boot was said to be damaged by road debris--which i have pictures and given the location of the boot i would have had other damage if road damage occurred |
| 84681 mi US $298 |
Did another transmission service with flush and filter replacement to try to get rid of the last of the transmission shudder that was present when vehicle was purchased. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $1133 |
Bushing in manual shifter wore out. Lever had great deal of side-to-side play-- untrustworthy. Shifter replaced. |
| 55500 mi US $5200 |
Transmission output shaft bearings failed. Transmission replaced with remanufactured unit. |
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