NHTSA Complaint #11461848 — 2016 CADILLAC CTS POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461848
Vehicle	2016 CADILLAC CTS
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 1, 2022
Date Filed	April 22, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

The component that failed was the rear differential. I had to pull over on a grassy area on the merrit parkway which put my safety at risk. The component has been inspected by the dealer. No warning lamps appeared. I heard a whining sound and a grinding noise.

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