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2006 Cadillac CTS
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Cadillac CTS Owner Stories (22 stories)
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  • 2003 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Calhoun, LA, October 04, 2011 18:27
    I have a 2003 cadillac cts and i have begin to hear a roaring noise that sounds like it is coming from the rear end. Took it to the dealership and they said it was my tires. Bought new tires and it is still doing the same thing.
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Lexington, KY, September 29, 2011 07:24
    I had absolutely no problems out of this car until I hit the one year mark of having it. Now I am almost through the second year and have had nothing but problems out of it!!! Computer, sensors, timing chain, exhaust, u name it there has been a problem. Within the last 6 months I have put more than $3000 dollars in repairs for this thing and it is now at the dealer AGAIN!!!!! Cost to repair this time 1476!!!! Do not recommend this car to anyone if they do not have the cash to fix it unexpectedly!!!!
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Loganville, GA, September 24, 2011 04:21
    I have a CTS 2004, starting to hear fluids inside the rear door. What could it be?
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  • 2003 Cadillac CTS
    adolph41, Salinas, CA, September 13, 2011 20:53
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    I bought my 2003 Cadillac CTS on July 28, 2002. This car really takes off. I have to reign it in, just a couple of speeding tickets. It has about 150,000 miles, no oil burning. On a long trip I get around 28 mpg,good for the 3.2 V6. My problems are, the third brake light is made with neon type light bulbs. It died out last year, I put in a temporary inside the window cheap stop third light, it is still there. The third light is over $250. This is a common problem with water leaking into the light, and burning it out. Another problem is the plastic frame on the back of the backup lights came off and broke. The dealer wants only $600 for its replacement. I glued it back on, but it is still broken. Why did it fall off; because you need to take it off to replace the backup light bulbs, so no glue...otherwise the car is great and still looks great (garaged). Adolph41
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    forevereddy2626, Hialeah, FL, February 04, 2011 23:40
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    Delightfull car to drive and a completley relaxing and enjoyable experience however reliability is a little concern due to wierd electrical quirks that require it to be taken to a Cadillac dealership where they will almost definatley stiff you. If you can afford a few extra grand a year in maintenance without ripping your hair out they its awsome. As long as you are prepared for the extra maintenance expense.
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Freeport, IL, December 03, 2010 13:11
    We have had numerous problems with this car. From the power control module to the crank shaft sensor to the traction control. I would say run as fast as you can from this car.
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  • 2003 Cadillac CTS
    TOOMER2, Sanford, NC, September 07, 2010 15:03
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    Brought this car new in 2003. Last week the windshield wipers would not turn off. Now it is in the shop and the part cost $230.00 and the labor is about $150.00.
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  • 2010 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 04, 2010 08:38
    auto tranny is very jerky in city driving and constantly upshifts and downshifts......reaches 6th gear at only 40mph......very strange
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  • 2008 Cadillac CTS
    rlkbigcheeze, Falls Church, VA, August 17, 2010 11:13
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    I guess that mine is the exception,not the rule. Lots of problems thus far! Major electrical issue with wiring harness under drivers seat, both sunroof motors had to be replaced,sunroof alignment 2x since,timing chain and gears replaced at 12,000 miles,LF drivers weatherstrip,RF sun visor, LF window motor and regulator replaced at 17,000 miles! Heated windshield fluid feature eliminated under a recall. When the warranty is over - Its out of here! Thats really a shame because I love the car!
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  • 2005 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Montgomery, TX, June 26, 2010 18:24
    Bought the car used from CarMax - it had 46000 miles on it. In the year and I half I have owned it, put another 40000 miles on it, including a number of long distance trips. Have not had a single problem. It has great acceleration, cornering and is very comfortable, even for my size (6'2" and 240 lbs). Will buy another one when this one reaches 150000 miles
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  • 2006 Cadillac CTS
    john wayne, Hilliard, FL, June 25, 2010 17:31
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    Had to replace my brakes at about 50,000 miles, ABS, air bag, stability lights all on.
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  • 2005 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Fenton, MO, May 17, 2010 17:59
    This car handles great and has a very good turning radius. I did have a tail light go out which is more difficult to replace than it needs to be. ai have 50000 miles on it and the water pump went out. The repair shop said it was common. Cadillac is suppose to be GMs top of the line but they can't seem to make the engine last to at least 100000 miles with no problems.
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  • 2008 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Grove City, OH, May 12, 2010 13:07
    love the car. best car I have ever owned.
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    Visitor, Carpentersville, IL, April 27, 2010 11:11
    The car is great except for brake ( 30K ) and tire wear ( 45K ). The breaks DO stop on a dime. The car does not have very good traction in rain or snow and I think it's due to the type of tires it has - GY Eagles.
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    lindo1759, Saint Paul, MN, February 28, 2010 02:36
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    Quick... This car will take you on down the street in a hurry. I hardly ever have to use the "Sport Mode" button, just step on the gas and hold on.
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  • 2007 Cadillac CTS
    Plantman, Norwalk, CT, January 22, 2010 04:19
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    Love the car but am not impressed with brake wear and tire wear. Traction not good on wet roads with stock tires, front stut broke, ground wire loosened and rearend was replaced. Even with these problems I still love the car.....mileage around town poor with the 3.6L engine.
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  • 2005 Cadillac CTS
    jenny31683, Coventry, RI, January 07, 2010 14:58
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    wonderful car! no problems
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  • 2003 Cadillac CTS
    jenny31683, Coventry, RI, January 07, 2010 14:44
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    i have a 2005. never had a problem. love the car
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    WaltFlo, Woodhaven, NY, December 17, 2009 10:23
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    THE CAR IS AWESOME, THE ENGINE IS INSANE. I LOVE IT...
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  • 2008 Cadillac CTS
    RenoB, Lawrenceville, GA, September 15, 2009 15:38
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    Vibration in steering seems to be a norm per the service technicians!
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  • 2008 Cadillac CTS
    SandMan, Aurora, CO, April 08, 2009 15:53
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    I bought this car after looking for about 6 months at BMW's, Mercedes, and Audi. It was the best value, nicest looking car in its class. I have not been disappointed once- not with the car and not with Cadillac service. One point, though, the 2008 was redesigned and looks much nicer than this site's picture. The picture is of a much older model.
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  • 2004 Cadillac CTS
    firefighter, Hightstown, NJ, January 14, 2009 08:55
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    Love the car
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