2003 Cadillac CTS brakes problems

Filed Apr 9, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · CA · fire

Everything was really grate no problems. My brakes sounds like there is LOTS of AIR Coming from somewhere. My key ignition sometimes want turn over or easy to come out. Than the car started running hot. I've had it looked at Few times and can't seem to fix the problem. I've even brought a new coolant box or another name for it.. so now I can't drive it because my fluids keep coming out of the coolant tank please help me I don't know what to do. To complete this message I've even had a smog twice nonpassable. - Thank you any Questions [XXX] call/ text INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · KY

There is a open recall effecting this year & make although my VIN says there's no recalls on my cts. I had both front brake hose assemblies fail while driving. Luckily we didn't wreck. I've since had both repaired. Curious as to know why car was not listed with open recall.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Brakes · 144,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving various speeds, the brake line failed and the check brake indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed with brake failure. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v225000 (service brakes, hydraulic), which he related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 185,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. Also, the key became stuck inside the ignition switch and the contact detected fuel leaking from the vehicle. Furthermore, the "remove key" message was displayed and the door lock and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact called winter chevrolet (3750 century ct, pittsburg, ca 94565, (925) 232-0290) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brakes, key, and battery were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 111,992 miles · CA

While driving at a steady speed and for no apparent reason, the stability system engaged, I was unable to control vehicle, could not engage brakes, vehicle began losing power & stalled in freeway traffic. Lastly, the brakes vibrate and the car's valve cover gaskets are made of plastic which may leak & start a fire.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid and the low brake fluid warning indicator illuminated. The contact observed smoke coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle near the tire. An independent mechanic confirmed the failure, but did not diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact was advised to refill the brake fluid container. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Brakes · 42,473 miles · VA

Customers brake light came on while driving to repair shop, 3 mile trip, fluid was low, p/s front hose was swollen and busted leaking fluid, d/s front hose was swollen. Loss of breaking control evident while pulling car into shop. Contacted dealer to check on recall, was informed vehicle was not included. All signs, including VIN break were the same. Repair is being done in facility, not under recall.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Brakes · 54,578 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The contact was informed by the technicians that the brake lines and calipers needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The contact was advised of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,578.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · SD

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop after the brakes were engaged. The brake pedal was depressed to the floor boards. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,909 miles · CA

Was entering the on ramp on to a freeway and just tapped the brake and noticed and heard the left front tire grind and the steering wheel pulled to the left real hard. I was going into a blind under pass and thought that if it seized up around the blind corner I would surely be in an accident. I first thought that a stone chip was in between the brake and rotor. The car was towed away to a aaa location about 3 miles away. The service station then took it out around the block and was not able to duplicate. The put the car up and the lift and could not see anything that was wrong. Then I took them out around the block real slow and the left front brakes would grind away. They tested it and could not find anything wrong no error codes. They I said could drive the car home from san diego to south orange county not didn't make it a block away before it locked up the left front tire. Was able to limp to marvin k. Brown auto center about a mile away and it was there for two weeks and $500.00 for a steering sensor replaced. Then it continued to happen and the cts was taken to tustin cadillac and they tried to correct the problems after spending 2 days at the dealer and $1700.00 later the car continues to have not only the left front but now it is the right front. The brakes continue to activate on both the left and right front at anytime at any speed. This last time it felt like the left rear activated, the car got out of control every one around me backed off. I have been driving the car through the locking of left or right front tires and it does say ding and read " check stability system" this car it no longer save to be driven and I was told the last part to fix it is "obsolete" the only thing that might work is to disable the "stability system" by unplugging the fuses on in the trunk on up front.