335-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
27000 mi | Replaced steering gear. |
turbocharged 420hp 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
66759 mi US $100 |
Replaced both rear magnetic shocks... leaking fluid and essentially non-functional. |
9300 mi | Power steering went out while in parking lot. The system came back on after the car was turned off and turned on again. Dealer checked and only notice generic codes. Checked all connections. Could not reproduce the problem. |
10900 mi | As noted, steering kept alarming. They finally replaced entire steering rack and module. |
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
9400 mi | car was making squeaking noise when going over bumps. first trip diagnosed and ordered parts. two weeks later replaced all lower and upper tie rods and shocks. |
25000 mi | This is second time for suspension noise repair in less than a year |
12000 mi | Front upper shock mount grommets and right control arm. |
20000 mi | Replaced left front wheel hub bearing. |
16900 mi US $180 |
Bushings needed replacing |
31000 mi | Automatic Dampers indicator light said service needed. Driver's side rear suspension component replaced |
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
12000 mi | There was a rubbing and clicking sound from the front right side when turning the vehicle. |
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
31000 mi | Rear passenger-side shock was leaking; replaced. |
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
102000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced front struts (magnetic ride) |
38000 mi | Struts replaced |
45000 mi | car threw codes, E78 and/or E74, for the front suspension. |
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
30980 mi | Door sill decal replaced, Rear wheel alignment required; rear shocks weeping, requiring replacement. |
23000 mi | Struts were squeaking in cold weather when going over bumps. |
318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
39600 mi | Intermediate steering shaft needed replacement. |
78000 mi | Intermediate steering shaft replacement. |
318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
62000 mi US $1100 |
When turning right there is a clicking sound at low speed. Front sub frame cracked, replace sub frame and lower control arms. |
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) |
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. |
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
69000 mi US $700 |
Replaced rear shocks due to leaking |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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). |
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
32240 mi C $350 |
no data |
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. |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
29180 mi | Replaced front and rear sway bar bushings |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
37000 mi | right rear wheel bearing replaced under warranty |
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
145000 mi US $2500 |
New shocks dealer recommended an additional $5K in suspension wear item replacement. I declined...until I get tired of the squeaks or decide to replace the car. |
49000 mi | Squeaking noise over bumps. Replaced left lower control arm due to a worn bushing. Did not cure the squeak, which tends to go away in warmer weather. |
66200 mi | Replaced rear shock absorbers |
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
106000 mi US $535 |
Replace rear shock absorber excessive play on right front wheel, found inner tie rod worn. |
116565 mi US $1787 |
replace steering rack |
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
15000 mi | Service bulletin pertaining to the front wheels. On some 2010 CTS-Vs, slight contact occurrin between inside of wheel and front suspension/braking assembly on very sharp slow turns, when the steering wheel was near end-of-travel, left or right. Front whee |
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
59000 mi US $675 |
Rear MR dampers were replaced due to fluid leaks. |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
75000 mi US $450 |
Replaced of wheel bearing |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
45000 mi | Creak and grind in steering wheel. Replaced column and intermediate shaft. |
140000 mi US $200 |
right rear wheel bearing |
161000 mi US $175 |
passenger side front wheel bearing |
166000 mi US $225 |
drivers side front bearing |
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
29000 mi | Wheel Bearing |
32300 mi | Several connections loosened which caused a bushing to rub when the wheel was turned. |
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
40500 mi US $800 |
Pressure side power steering hose leaking |
Engine not specified
33000 mi | Replaced Rear Axle Bushings |
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
35000 mi | Both front wheel bearings replaced after whirring noise appeared |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
51000 mi | Front Struts replaced and problem with front alignment. |
43000 mi | Rubbing noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced. |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
70000 mi US $400 |
Right Front wheel bearing failed. Typical noise from a bad bearing was the symptom. |
42000 mi US $350 |
Replace both rear steering knuckles |
44000 mi US $195 |
Steering rack replaced due to excessive noise |
54100 mi | Lubed steering shaft bottom boot due to creaking noise. |
57000 mi | Creak since purchased car. Not reproducible at dealer. This time they found it and lubed the front lower control arm bushings. |
74000 mi US $100 |
Replaced both rear steering knuckles |
105000 mi US $1499 |
Bilateral front end sway bars, stabilizer links |
34200 mi US $900 |
Replaced rear wheel bearing |
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
91000 mi US $425 |
Left front upper control arm assembly was replaced. |
41000 mi | front right wheel bearing was replaced under factory warranty |
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
52000 mi US $700 |
At speeds 70+ while turning the rear end will start to balance side to side, giving the feeling of loosing control. Dealer changed rear shocks, same problem but starts at 80+ mph. |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
1000 mi | Steering wheel vibration and steering wheel has play to right of center. |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
63200 mi US $488 |
My right front tie rod broke. Snapped in the middle. Fortunately, occurred in parking lot and not on Expressway. |
61200 mi US $500 |
Grinding/humming sound from front right wheel area. Dealer replaced faulty wheel bearing |
62000 mi US $650 |
Another wheel bearing replaced |
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
15000 mi | Clunk noise from rear of vehicle on bumps-replace rear strut bushings per TSB08-03-09-002 |
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
52000 mi | Front hub bearings replaced |
99800 mi | Replaced front wheel hubs and bearings |
112600 mi US $400 |
Left rear wheel hub |
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
61000 mi US $150 |
Hit a bump, broke the magnetic ring off back of LF wheel bearing which turned off the ABS, AWD, Traction Control and lit up the dash. R&R wheel bearing solved problem. |
54560 mi C $100 |
Replaced steering knuckle. |
45300 mi | wheel bearing |
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
85000 mi US $300 |
sway bar end links worn causing noise over bumps. |
85300 mi | Also, front shock needs replacing and will do this myself. |
94000 mi US $40 |
Clunking noise over bumps and unsettling suspension movements. Both front sway bar bushings replaced and solved problem. Old bushings were so worn that the sway bar was loose inside them causing the noise. |
80200 mi US $50 |
Broken rear sway bar link. |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
63860 mi C $650 |
Passanger Tie rod snapped. No previous signs of wear, car drove perfectly up until it snapped. No misuse, no curbs or bumps were hit before it broke. |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
109000 mi US $735 |
Replaced left tie-rod end. Also did right because needed to do four wheel alignment. |
49700 mi US $75 |
replaced right front strut was squeaking and rattling over small bumps |
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
87300 mi | Replaced leaking rack and pinion steering assembly. |
55500 mi US $180 |
Noisy power steering on cold start. System was flushed and fluid was changed. Noise was minimal, but still present after service. |
57200 mi | Power steering system leak - diagnosed as leaking rack, 6 weeks waiting on a part. |
58000 mi | Correctly diagnosed as a leaking o ring, and repaired. |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
70000 mi US $1250 |
Front struts were clanging; replaced front and rear struts. |
84000 mi US $798 |
Tie-rod end was cracked. |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
165000 mi US $670 |
right fron wheel was making metal on metal noise at slow speeds after about 5 minutes brakes are fine |
28000 mi US $700 |
Strut and strut mount had to be replaced. They were making a clunking noise under the front end of the car when I would hit a bump. I required that the selling dealer fix the problem before I took delivery. |
12000 mi | Excessive wheel hop |
90500 mi | Driver front upper control arm replaced due to bad ball joint causing no symptoms Driver front wheel bearing replaced. Making pulsating humming noise at times. Sway bar bushings replaced due to deterioration. Swapped out front and rear sway bar for a stiffer ride and replaced the end links on all sides as preventative maintenance. |
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
110000 mi US $300 |
Right tie-rod replaced |
112000 mi US $365 |
replaced tie-rod ends when getting new tires installed. |
122300 mi US $380 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing |
51460 mi C $500 |
Tie-rod ends. |
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
33000 mi US $200 |
Front suspension noise when cold going over bumps. They replaced the bushings. Two days later, sound is back. |
56000 mi US $100 |
Front end whining, possibly power steering pump. Not repaired. |
47477 mi | Power Steering pump replaced rear Sway bar replaced replaced rear sway bar |
27000 mi | Installed rear end bushings. Car still has clunk in rear end during on / off throttle situations, dealer ordered rear bushings to be replaced. |
103000 mi US $300 |
Slight play in steering response noticed. Replaced outer tie-rod ends in steering. Solved problem. |
130000 mi US $950 |
Steering rack seal failed. Replaced with remanufactured item. |
145000 mi US $2200 |
replace rear upper control arms- bushings were shot; replaced rear toe control rod bushings, both sides |
55600 mi US $816 |
Right front strut developed rubber to metal noise when warm. Part still worked but noise embarrassing. Dealer was going to put 1 strut on with me paying. Thought they should be put on in pairs as the new struts came with new springs. |
98000 mi | Replaced sway bar bushings Replaced both front wheel bearings. Right side had slight play. |
116000 mi US $40 |
Ball joint on passenger side tie rod end broke. |
169000 mi US $1400 |
Left rear wheel bearing |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
109000 mi US $200 |
Front struts at end of life |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
111724 mi C $858 |
Left rear Wheel Hub. (bearing was torn) |
25420 mi | Banging noise from under steering wheel on uneven roads. Fixed. The handling is not firm as before and I can feel some gap when steering… they didn't find any thing and I'm still having the problem.. When riding a big road bump I hear squeaking / scratching sound coming from my front shocks, they said they had the shock replaced on the 20,000KM so it's not possible they're damaged this fast. I'm still having this problem.. |
31000 mi | In the early morning when cold I can hear a scratching noise coming from my front suspension when I go over a speed bump. The same problem i had in Sep 2007: "The handling is not firm as before and I can feel some gap when steering… they didn't find any thing and I'm still having the problem..." |
54040 mi $100 |
The steering wheel felt off balance so I took it to the shop where they did the alignment plus changed the rubber on the tie rods. |
56420 mi $3000 |
L&R front absorber replaced, Lower arms replaced, and bushes |
66840 mi $1725 |
L&R front shock absorber replaced, upper arms replaced, and bushes |
80600 mi $1250 |
they informed me the suspension needs to be replaced, and stabiliser bushings worn and cracked. |
81840 mi | needed suspension work |
110000 mi US $188 |
Replacement of both front Struts and sway-bar kits. |
2000 mi US $240 |
Bearing |
138000 mi US $500 |
I needed a transmission fluid change, front right wheel bearing and a radiator cap |
103540 mi C $855 |
Car has FE 3 suspension replaced rear shocks,only available from GM. Cost was $855.00 parts labor and tax. |
156860 mi C $350 |
Left outer tie-rod broke while driving. Replace both outer rod & one bent inner tie rod my self. Parts I use are or new AC Delco rods with grease jerts. Both outer tie rod where change at 110,000km by the dealer using AC Delco none jert rods |
65000 mi | Replaced both right and left rear upper control arms with bushing attached as one part. With the car elevated and brakes applied while raising the RPM's the rear wheels were jumping when put in reverse or drive. Clunking noise remained. |
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
60140 mi C $140 |
Worn lower tie rod end on driver's side front wheel. Nothing dramatic. Was left over from the previous owner's neglect. |
118420 mi C $190 |
Sway bar end links completely worn and sway bar was able to move freely. End links replaced, all good. |
8-cylinder manual 2WD
40000 mi | Power steering hose leak, new hose. |
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
36000 mi | Replace Front Right Shock |
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
32000 mi | Steering column makes creaking noise. Dealer replaced steering rack. |
67000 mi | Both tie rod ends in front suspension broke. |
173800 mi US $370 |
Notice oil leak on floor of garage, drive side of vehicle, reported this to service tech. found power steering hose had a leak. replaced hose. |
77000 mi US $550 |
Broken Strut , right side. Also had to replace control arm part was expesive $360. |
94860 mi C $400 |
Replaced both tie rods, seems one of them broke, then when it was fixed, the other one broke as well. |
66000 mi US $650 |
Replaced steering rack and pinion |
25000 mi | Front Lower Control arms both replaced due to squeeky noise from underneath |
70118 mi C $100 |
Warranty: Front end clunks - Replace swaybar links, struts and wheel alignment. |
186000 mi US $182 |
My car had the original struts and shocks that came with the car and they needed to be replaced. I paid $528.92 in labor and $483.11 in aftermarket parts that the dealer put on. |
196000 mi US $224 |
Sway bars were replaced due to lateral swaying of the car at speeds above 60 mph. |
140500 mi US $35 |
Noise coming from rear passenger side hub and bearing, Replaced hub and bearing no more noise. |
113000 mi US $1500 |
Wheel Bearings (3 of them Failed) |
113500 mi US $980 |
Replaced the "steering rack". There was an ungodly grinding one day. PWR Steering fluid was slowly leaking into the rack boots for 1+ yrs! Look for low PWR Steering fluid loss OVER TIME. You see it check the RACK that is your issue! |
116200 mi | The steering rack that was replaced a short while ago had failed. It was under warranty so there was no bill for this repair. The rack although losing very little fluid (none on the ground) failed again, it also made a horrid noise. |
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
20000 mi |
Engine not specified
97960 mi C $300 |
Tie rod replaced |
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
49786 mi C $100 |
Driver's side rear wheel bearing and both rear wheel bearing seals replaced after annoying hum coming from rear (suspected wheel bearing failure). Fixed under extended warranty (satisfied with work done promptly by dealer) Driver side rear wheel bearing, plus both wheel bearing seals on rear replaced under extended warranty. |
62667 mi | BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY, REAR WHEEL - LEFT - REPLACE ARM ASSEMBLY, FRONT CONTROL - LOWER - BOTH - REPLACE |
81000 mi | Pinion leaking, sealed. Right tie rod loose, replaced. Front end link rattled, replaced. |
84000 mi | Steering master cylinder/gasket leaking, replaced. |
89000 mi US $500 |
Bushing on stabilizer bar and front shock absorbers replaced. |
94000 mi US $305 |
Replaced right shock absorber - parts ordered 12-24-08, arrived in March, finally installed. |
107000 mi US $340 |
Power steering lines replaced |
90520 mi | Ball joints on tie rods were worn out and steering out of alignment, totally expected due to milage and bad roads out in the country where I live. |
31000 mi US $50 |
Steering Rack leaked all power steering fluid. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
38000 mi | Rough noisy ride was first discussed with dealer in October. It took three trips to diagnose correctly. Brakes replaced, shocks/struts replaced, alignment, tire balance/rotate (not considered maintience)finally control arm bushings were replaced and seems |