2003 CADILLAC CTS Structurebodytrunk Lid Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodytrunk Lid Issues in the 2003 CADILLAC CTS

5 structurebodytrunk lid complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CADILLAC CTS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodytrunk Lid Complaints

#10398460 | May 2, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STARTED FOR A FEW DAYS IT WOULD ONLY START WITH A JUMP START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES WHO STATED THE BATTERY CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. A BRAND NEW BATTERY WAS INSTALLED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRUNK WAS TOO HEAVY TO STAY IN THE UP POSITION EACH TIME SHE OPENED IT. THE TRUNK HAD FALLEN ONTO HER HEAD BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,100.

#10215246 | January 17, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE TRUNK WOULD SLAM DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE TRUNK SLAMMED DOWN ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD AND BACK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE TRUNK WAS DIFFICULT TO LIFT. THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON AMONG THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE COMPONENT, BUT THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY THE LABOR FEES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,990 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 3/4/08 *CN THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE LIFT SUPPORTS WERE DEFECTIVE. UPDATED

#10206617 | October 23, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK IN THE HEAD IN BOTH JULY AND OCTOBER OF 2007 BY THE TRUNK LID COMING DOWN. SHE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND BACK AND WAS SORE, BUT DID NOT NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR. SHE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07

#10197833 | July 30, 2007

TRUNK LID IS EXTREMELY HEAVY. MY WIFE HAS TROUBLE JUST OPENING IT. *JB

#10148460 | January 24, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPENING THE TRUNK LID, THE HINGES THAT HOLD THE TRUNK LID OPEN FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT STAY OPEN. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND NEW HINGES WERE ORDERED.

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 Structure 8 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 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

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