2003 CADILLAC CTS Structure Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2003 CADILLAC CTS
8 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CADILLAC CTS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I HEARD A SLIGHT CRASH NOISE, LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE THE BEZEL PIECE FLEW OFF MY CAR AND ATTACHED WERE THE BACK UP LIGHTS. THE PIECE SHATTERED AND WAS IRREPLACEABLE. UPON RESEARCH IN CADILLAC BLOGS I READ THAT THIS WAS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH 03-05 CTS CARS DUE TO GM USING A CHEAP GLUE TO HOLD THE PIECE ON. CADILLAC ONLY AGREED TO REPLACE THE PART IF THE CAR WAS STILL COVERED UNDER THEIR FACTORY WARRANTY, BUT I AM NOT. FURTHER RESEARCH SHOWED THAT THEY DON'T EVEN OFFER ATHE SAME REPLACEMENT PIECE, NOW A NEW PART ONLY AVAILABLE IN AN ASSEMBLY KIT RANGING BETWEEN 4-500 DOLLARS. I FIND IT UNETHICAL TO SELL A LUXURY CAR, AND BUILD IT WITH CHEAP PLASTIC PIECES THAT SIMPLY FALL OFF DUE TO CHEAP ADHESIVE, AND CAUSE DANGER TO DRIVERS BEHIND ME. THE FACT THAT THE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 70 MPH, THE REAR LICENSE PLATE COVER FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE REAR LIGHT MODULE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW, IMPROVED MODULE. THE BACK UP LAMPS AND THE REAR FINISH PANEL WAS ALSO REPLACED WITH A SAFER PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,556 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,700.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHT IMPROPERLY SEAL ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO MECHANISM AND BURN OUT LED BULBS. *TR
DESIGN FLAW? PLASTIC VALVE COVER FAILURE. OIL LEAKING ON ENGINE. *TR
DASHBOARD WENT OUT INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM KEPT COMING BACK. ON ONE OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED FOR UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. *AK DASHBOARD PROBLEMS AND VEHICLE HAS DIED 3 TIMES. ENCLOSED HERE WITH THE CUSTOMER CLAIM FORM FOR DETAILS AND THE TOWED TRUCK REPORT AND SERVICE DOCUMENTS FROM CAR DEALER. *BF
CADILLAC CTS 2003 REPLACED CAR SIDE PANEL. *BF THE CONSUMER NOTICED THERE WAS A FOAM INSULATION ABSORBENT MATERIAL INJECTED IN THE ROCKER WITHIN THE INNER AND OUTER PAN. THE CONSUMER STATE THE MATERIAL USED WAS FOUND TO HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. *JB
DESIGN PROBLEM WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES ARE HARD TO SEE. *MR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS BLACK, AND ON A BRIGHT CLEAR DAY IT WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AND THE GAS GAUGE. THE PROBLEM WAS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVEN ON SUPER HIGHWAYS, ATTEMPTING TO SET THE CRUISE CONTROL, MONITOR SPEED WHEN THE SPEED HAS CHANGED GOING THROUGH DIFFERENT SPEED ZONES. *SCC *JB
#568313
|
THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS SOME PLASTIC PART THAT WAS LOOSE AND MELTING. *JG
Other 2003 CADILLAC CTS Problem Areas
Electrical System
48 complaints
Air Bags
30 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Service Brakes
21 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
20 complaints
Exterior Lighting
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadashill Start Assistclutch Solenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint