2003 Cadillac CTS: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · IL

When the car is driving at 50 MPH or higher a message is sent across the dashboard saying to "service stability system" I took it to a mechanic so sensors were bad and he could not find the issue, when this message appears on the dashboard at high speeds it feels like ABS kicks in without me touching the brakes at all, so the car will brake on its own and almost caused a multi-car pile up because my car started braking on its own out of my control

Filed Aug 5, 2013 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · MD

This morning when I backed my cts out of the parking spot to go to work I noticed the brakes were a little soft. I then parked the car and opened the hood to look at the brake fluid reservoir and noticed it wasn't completely full but there was still a sufficient level of fluid. I then looked at the ground and noticed a line of liquid that traced my movement backwards out of the parking spot and then back into the parking spot, this liquid was brake fluid. Imagine my surprise at having a second gm vehicle with a brake line failure 30 days after experiencing a brake line failure for the first time in my 40+ years of driving and owning vehicles. The first was a 2001 tahoe which I reported last month to the federal safety agency and which cost me over $1,000 to replace all of the brake lines. After work this evening I examined the cts and discovered extreme corrosion in the two brake lines running from the master cylinder to the ABS unit in the front of the engine bay. The corrosion is worst where the lines run behind the radiator and it appears both lines have failed. The lord must have been looking out after me because last night I drove 37 miles from baltimore on the interstate. Had the brakes failed then I imagine I would have been in a spectacular accident on I-95 that may have taken my life as well as others. Gm recalled the cts for brake line corrosion by the calipers where the line connects inside a rubber piece. The federal safety agency is investigating brake line corrosion on 1999 to 2003 full size gm trucks and pickups and I suggest the investigation be expanded to include all gm vehicles of this vintage as it appears gm used an inferior grade of steel in their brake lines in all of the vehicles.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ABS control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact was advised by both the dealer and the manufacturer that the part was not being manufactured by them any longer. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 70,000 miles · FL

2003 cts - service tracking system began to display and engage frequently. Took to local dealer and was told nothing was wrong with vehicle. Problem continued and began vibrating badly and pulling toward left (unable to brake). Returned vehicle several times before they replaced "steering sensor" $650.00. Two months later began to lose power immediately after start up, dealer replaced battery. While driving vehicle home problem began again. Displayed low battery, then multiple warning lights for service (ABS, tracking, airbag ect...). Returned vehicle to dealer and they are currently replacing alternator. I have no confidence that this is the real problem based on what I have read on-line regarding this same issue. I also have same leakage issues from both coolant and oil sources that I have read on-line. Dealer continues to tell me to replace both gaskets and thermostat. These again are common issues that are posted consistently on-line by consumers. These are seriously dangerous failures based on people's personal safety. Gm must step up and honor these safety issues by recalling these items. Inability to control vehicle due to tracking system engaging and not able to brake, vehicle losing power and stalling while driving 50 miles an hour, and lastly fire hazard due to leaking plastic valve cover gaskets.

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 40,000 miles · MO

I have a 2003 cadillac cts with 52,000. Miles ..I bought it new /demo with 4,000. Miles on it. In the last two years I have had the car in the repair shop at the dealership 4x. The stability engaged system light appears and the car pulls to the left and the accelerator pedal vibrates. They can not fix and have replaced several areas of front end. Sse light still appears and is now more frequent. Yesterday it happened 6x in 20 min. I got off at the next exit and then upon brake pressure, vibrating pedal, ABS engaged. I have been to many forums to try to find a fix for this problem to no avail. This problem is increasing and the car pulling and vibrating is going to cause an accident. Is that what it's going to take to demand this problem be repaired?you have to look into this problem. It is very numerous and gm is ignoring the problem or worse yet they don't know how to fix it...please help!

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving 45 MPH the brake hose failed causing the vehicle to shake uncontrollably. He had to drive onto the emergency lane with the brake, traction and the ABS warning lights illuminated. He was able to continue driving to his residence. The received gm recall notice no. 09149 for the brakes which is related to the federal safety agency#10v105000; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. He took the vehicle to the dealer several times but the parts was not in stock. The dealer informed him that they would order the parts whenever they became available. The contact is concerned with the safety risk and the possibility that the parts were never ordered. He will take the vehicle back to the dealer since the failure had continued to occur. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

Filed May 12, 2010 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · CT

I have a 2003 cts since new. The brakes almost completely failed last week. No dash light came on. The problem is easily seen. One of the lines from the master cylinder going to the ABS unit badly corroded at the lowest point in its run where the line is supported. The line away from the support is in good shape so it looks like you have a design flaw or improperly implemented design with that support. I was extremely lucky and extremely disappointed. The car has never been in an accident and most of the underside body and hardware looks almost new. My dealer says they have replaced a number of cts brake lines. You have a problem I had a lot of trouble with the cts when it was new as you should be able to see from your records. Although replaced the rear differential still howls. I expected better from cadillac. With that said I think gm ought to do something about the cts brake lines.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

The consumer stopped at a red light, when the light turned green he proceeded and began to skid on unseen ice and hit a utility pole. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated that none of the safety features worked, and they are as followed: air bags, ABS brakes, traction control, and the additional winter driving mode from skid. Scc