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2012 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (14%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2012 Cadillac CTS transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (91%)
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.
2012 Cadillac CTS
Engine not specified
| 17000 mi | differential replaced |
| 19000 mi | trams fluid replaced due to groaning noise in diff |
2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 34900 mi | Rear differential was making noises. |
| 50000 mi | Rear differential replaced due to excessive noise. |
2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 45880 mi | A whine or low howl from the differential presents itself in a slow, tight radius turn. It's most noticeable when starting the tight radius turn from a dead stop. |
| 17400 mi | rear differential seal was leaking and needed replacement |
| 29100 mi | rear differential was leaking and replaced |
2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $425 |
slight vibration was felt at shifter, dealer identified separating engine mount during routine service. scheduled day to drop off for replacement. day prior to scheduled visit driveshaft and coupling failed leaving vehicle inoperable. Parts replaced: entire drive shaft, flex coupling, rear trans seal, trans tunnel exhaust heat shield, 2 engine mounts, ac system bled and recharged (part of job for engine mounts), both differentials also inspected for damage and fluid replaced. extended warranty covered all items except for 100$ deductible and heat shield ($325) |
| 73000 mi | Driveshaft coupler bolts fell out. |
2012 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16400 mi | Center diff clutch |
| 21000 mi | CTS 4 with transfer case clutch issues - replaced under warranty no problems... |
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