2008 CADILLAC CTS Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2008 CADILLAC CTS
2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CADILLAC CTS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
I WAS DRIVING AND HEADING ON A CURVE I DIDN'T SEE THAT IT WAS 25 MPH AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 45 AND I BRAKE AND I SLID, HIT A TREE ABOUT THREE FISTS THICK SLIDE ON MY DRIVERS SIDE WHICH IS COMPLETELY SMUSHED IN AND ROLLED OVER AND FELL STRAIGHT INTO A DITCH UP SIDE DOWN. *TR
I WAS TRAVELING AT 25MPH WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN VERY LOUD EXPLOSIVE/GRINDING NOISE(IT BROUGHT PEOPLE RUNNING OUT OF ADJACENT BUILDINGS). I HIT MY BRAKES IMMEDIATELY, BUT THE NOISE CONTINUED UNTIL I PUT IT INTO PARK. I EXITED THE CAR AND UNDER THE REAR AXLE OF MY VEHICLE WERE MULTIPLE LARGE BOLTS AND SCREWS LINED UP IN A ROW. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY DISABLED, AND SUBSEQUENTLY WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY DETERMINED THAT ALL THE REAR AXLE BOLTS JUST FELL OUT AT ONCE.THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE FOUND TO THE VEHICLE. MY CONCERNS REMAIN AS TO "WHY DID THIS HAPPEN" AND "WHAT IF I HAD BEEN GOING AT AN ACCELERATED RATE OF SPEED"? MULTIPLE EXPERIENCED MECHANICS AND SPECIALIST (INCLUDING CADILLAC) HAVE NO ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. *TR
Other 2008 CADILLAC CTS Problem Areas
Electrical System
38 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
23 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Power Train
16 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint