All power steering was lost due to a seal failure on the piston the positions the passenger right wheel. I discovered while speaking to the cadillac parts department, that the serial number range of my vehicle, requires the replacement of both the power steering pump as well as the rack and pinion assembly. It appears then that cars with a certain serial number may have had some engineering change which made the pump and rack and pinion incompatible. This is an obvious safety problem which should have been a mandatory recall and repair.
2003 Cadillac CTS steering complaints
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While driving at a steady and even speed my car would suddenly pulled to the left as if the left front wheel had the break apply. Almost instantly my "stability system engaged" display would go on and the car would correct itself. This went on to become a regular event with each time I took the car out. The most it occurred was 30 or so times in a 90 mile trip, but it happened regularly on local 2 mile trips to the store. Sometimes it would be more severe than others . In addition and occasionally, when the breaks were applied, there would be a "loudish" crunch sound and resistance to foot pressure that would give way after the initial break application. There was also a vibration "buzz" through the gas pedal when this all would occur. The first time I took the car to the dealer they could not find anything wrong or duplicate the problem. I took them information I had found on the web about the problem and they checked their service bulletins for a problem. It was fixed by changing a steering sensor at a cost of $430.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact was driving between 65 and 73 MPH when the steering wheel turned sharply to the left. The weather was not a factor. The steering wheel became difficult to turn for approximately 15 seconds. He was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing for the second time, as a result of power steering failure. The dealer could not duplicate the failure on two occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. The VIN was not available. The approximate current mileage was 87,000.
Loss of vehicle control.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts which was purchased in may 2009. The right front tire rod fell off of the vehicle while driving out of a parking space. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the repair parts were not available. The manufacturer stated that they are not liable for the failure. The manufacturer offered $100 off of the next routine service appointment. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were approximately 54,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While the contact was attempting to back his vehicle out of his driveway at a low speed, he noticed that the driver's side outer tie rod had completely detached from the vehicle. The failure damaged the inner tie rod. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the inner and outer tie rods were replaced. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 68,000. Updated 10/16/08 *bf updated 10/21/08.
I am and have been experiencing numerous failures with my vehicle. I have contacted gm numerous times beginning approximately a few months after I purchased the vehicle to inform them that the vehicle is defective, only to be told my vehicle is out of warranty, so they refuse to fix it or give my one that is not defective. My vehicle is still defective to this date.
Brakes pulsate when they are being applied, causing delay in stopping time. Air conditioning compressor is gone out and has metal going through the system. Have to get compressor replaced already and it is going to cost an additional $2300. Car pulls violently to left or right, which almost caused a couple of accidents, the steering system sensor is gone out and is going to cost $500 to get replaced. Fm radio has a mind of its own and works when it feels like working. This is the newest car I've had and the worst car. I have never owned a car with this many problems, I think this car is a total defect and needs to be recalled. I was at 51000 miles when the air compressor went out and I called the manufacturer and they refused to fix it because the warranty was up. That is clearly faulty equipment that was used in this car it is a 2003 cadillac cts, and it has many problems which I feel needs to be recalled.
Recall 03v115000 concerning intermediate steering shaft bolt. While driving 5-10 MPH vehicle suddenly lost, steering gear off to the right and hit a curb. This was the second incident that occurred with this issue. *ak the consumer stated that at the time of the accident the break line was bad as indicated on the traction control indicator.
While driving on the freeway consumer heard a noise under the vehicle. Consumer tried to control the vehicle and it began to swerve. While trying to keep it under control, vehicle flipped over, and the air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. *ak the consumer believes the steering shaft bolt became loose and caused the accident.
There was a lot of play in the front end/steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Steering mechanism failed on 2003 cadillac cts. *mr the power steering mechanism failed, which made the vehicle difficult to turn, which was replaced. Both front struts were replaced due to leakage and the intermediate steering shaft bolt was under torqued. The left front shock leaked, the intake manifold leaked. The consumer was unable to pump gas due to a defective gas line. A rubbing sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle, squeaking from the front end, and a hollow sound when passing over bumps. The consumer requested that the dealer/manufacturer repair the vehicle in accordance to the lemon law bill. (lawyer, joseph ardito on behalf of client robert genovese)*scc
While driving, the steering failed, which caused the vehicle to run off the road.
The power steering failed, which made the vehicle difficult to control.
The dealership told the consumer they did not know about a recall regarding the steering shaft bolt 03 v 115 000. The manufacturer stated all the dealerships were notified 3 weeks prior to consumers being notified.
The vehicles steering shaft bolt failed. The dealer was notified.
The consumer received a recall letter regarding the steering bolt, however the dealership knew nothing about the recall.
Component in steering column failed....leaving a lot of play in steering wheel at high speeds. Censors did not pick up failure. Mechanic at dealer actually heard it making a noise. Dealership declared it unsafe to drive. Gm anticipates 2 to 3 weeks to get part off assembly floor.
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