NHTSA Complaint #10308784 — 2008 CADILLAC CTS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10308784
Vehicle	2008 CADILLAC CTS
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 15, 2008
Date Filed	February 11, 2010
Mileage	7,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON - DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A STRETCHED / LOOSE TIMING CHAIN. DEALER REPORTED 1,000S OF 2008 CADILLAC CTSS WITH THE 3.6L DY ENGINE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. NHTSA SHOULD INVEST PROBLEM SINCE HOW THE TIMING CHAIN FAILS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR

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