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The only problems I've experienced were a mis-routed cable, around the gas filler tube, and a bad airbag sensor(after 28K miles). Both problems were fixed quickly by my dealer. They are courteous and professional, a reason I chose to get my oil changed there. The dealer always has "service specials" that give me a chance to talk to the service staff and sales people.
My next door neighbor has had his Lexus in for service (for problems) four times in the last year and a half.
Nothing is perfect, but my CTS has been a wonderful car to drive and a pleasure to own. I hope that Cadillac continues to improve it and to listen to the people who have had problems.
I would not hesitate in replacing our CTS with another, newer CTS, at some point in time.
Besides, the only whine I've ever heard is here on Edmunds.
Glad your all lovin' your CTS..........
I still am rolling in my 03 Deville. A CTS is too small for my bunch. Still droollin' for one!
Hey Bill W. I am in NJ right now after the Snow plow BBQ. The local giant used Caddy dealer on Rt. 73 in Palmyra has a used V advertised........
Gonna head down today and schmooze the sales guy and get a demo ride...Maybe a overnite.
Wanna ride that monster V !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will post if I get lucky!
MK
C-pillar curtain air bag sail panel came loose twice. Fixed under warranty both times.
Dashboard clock not matching time with radio clock. Fixed under warranty (new dash cluster). Curiously this happened again recently and later it corrected itself, so I think there is something to the new dash cluster.
Part of rubber dam under front bumper disappeared...probably I ran over something and it fell off. Was repaired.
Tires replaced per recall.
Steering column tightened per recall.
Otherwise, no drivetrain issues to speak of. Front brake pads were replaced about 5000 miles ago (along with one rotor...I'd let it get down too far...my fault). The only rattle I can tell is one involving the passenger seat and it's not consistent. It also never happened when someone is sitting there. It hasn't happened enough for me to want to get it fixed.
As far as comments about dealers, I would agree that the right dealer makes all the difference. When I visit my dealer in Nashville (Andrews Cadillac), I'm always treated with respect and fairly. The owner is around most of the time and always has time to talk with you as well as his son. He's offered (and I've accepted) use of his conference room where I can conduct business while I wait on my car to be serviced. I've seen a lot of other customers there and talked to their sales people on numerous occasions and cannot say that I've ever seen a high pressure sales tactic.
My question for you gear heads out there is "what does an Air Cleaner Resonator do"???
Any info is appreciated
My dealer didn't even know there was such an option.
I'm in Canada ... hopefully that's not the cause of my problem.
Has anyone else had difficulty (or success) with this feature?
1) Had instrument cluster replaced for clock sync problem. Clock problem came back after one month. Apparently no fix so I decided to live with it.
2) Anti lock brakes were activating for no apparent reason. Had a module replaced which solved the problem.
3) Had CD player replaced due to CD's jamming. The CD and radio is one unit so when I had the unit replaced I had radio reception problems. The unit was replaced again and now reception is better, but not as good as it should be.
4) Had two rattles which my Caddy dealer did a good job of tracking down and fixing.
5) Had two rear panels covering air bags replaced due to poor workmanship.
6) I have the rear end whine from time to time. I could not duplicate at dealer so I will live with this. My gut tells me GM is aware of this problem, but does not want to correct it.
I have owned ten cars over my lifetime and have had more problems with my CTS than any car that I have owned. The CTS being so fun to drive helps me overlook the problems. I hope for the 2005 model year GM will fix the rear end differential whine problem. I also wish the engine had a more refined sound and feel. Again, I plan to replace my CTS with another CTS next spring. The strong engine and great handling will bring me back.
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Also, what's going on with the color costs? The buypower site now shows a $400 credit for all colors except Red Line and White Diamond, which cost $595 extra.
I think what they are doing is smart from a business perspective. The 2003's had the 3.2L engine. In 2004 they come out with the 3.6L engine. 2005 features the 3.6L manual and the 2.8L. Don't know what is planned for 2006, but 2007 is supposed to be the next generation. They're keeping the product fresh instead of the usual GM syndrome (7 model years of the same crap with different paint colors)
Also make sure you get rid of the car before the warranty runs out.
Cadillac replaced my tires under warrantee at about 20K miles, so I expect the car will have at least 60K miles before the tires need replacing.
I have received what seems to be a pretty nice lease offer on a Luxury/Sports package CTS.
Thanks in advance.
That said, I would try to speak with some of the dealer's customers before I selected a new dealer to sell and service my car.
I've read lots of posts about the rear end whine in the CTS and lots of people who had them replaced by Cadillac. I haven't seen a single one that said the rear end failed or broke down. Mine has 3500 miles at this point and sometimes with the windows down and no A/C turned on you can hear the whine noise. But other times I don't even notice it. I'm wondering why everybody is so upset about it. You have a 48,000 mile warranty.
How many miles have other CTS owners gotten out of their tires? I have the Lux package with the 16s.
What would you recommend replacing the tires with?
I've got the 16"s and had 7/32 left on the RSAs before I swapped them for some Potenzas at 12,300. I have often caught car "techs" rotating my tires wanting to put the "Maximum pressure" written on the sidewall in my tires. That's 44 psi vs the 30 psi recommended by GM. That'll wear 'em out quickly.
It sounds like your roads are made of 80 grit sandpaper.
If your tires are running at 44 psi I would guess that whoever mounted your tires forgot to check and reset the pressure after seating the tire beads. I know, I have had the same thing happen after a recent tire repair.
Do you have any ideas on what I should be replacing them with or should I go [non-permissible content removed] at the dealer since they do all the maintenance?
The replacements are wearing about the same (very good), with the exception that one had to be replaced due to a sidewall cut. Don't know if I backed into something or someone deliberately cut the tire.
My only problem has been a recent snow/ice storm about a week ago. My wife had to stop half way up the hill to our house, due to a neighbor suddenly backing out of his driveway. Once she stopped, there wasn't enough traction to start back up the hill. It took three of us to give her a push start. There are a few times when snow tires would be appreciated here in the Chicago area.
Once again, it appears the CTS is doing what they told us the Lincoln LS was going to do.
Talk is cheap.
I've read lots of posts about the rear end whine in the CTS and lots of people who had them replaced by Cadillac. I haven't seen a single one that said the rear end failed or broke down."
I havn't heard of the rear differential failing from anyone either, just varying degrees of noise, some much more obtrusive then others. When mine started whining, I could hear it clearly inside the car, windows up. I also had a grinding noise from the rear end when I would corner at speeds of 25 to 35 mph.
I was upset about it because the whine is not normal...I've owned lots of cars before, RWD, FWD, and 4WD, and none of them had a rear differential whine except my $43,000 Cadillac.
I just ordered a set of Dunlop Winter Sport M3s from Tirerack. They seem very highly rated and are much cheaper then Blizzaks.
Apparently it has taken some time for Cadillac to recognize the problem as widespread, and then some time to develop a solution, but they appear to have done it. I will let everyone know next week what I find out.
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I do not think most dealers stock them. That is really too bad. I know the market is small, but it is important to try and get sales from BMW and others that do offer manuals and have them in stock.
Sorry.