2006 Cadillac CTS: brake failure

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · NJ

I just think this needs documenting. My rear brakes leaked fluid and went completely empty about 7 years ago and I had no brakes. Fortunately, I was going slowly and close to home. I had the car towed and they replaced a section of the lines. Cost $208 plus tow. A short time later gm recalled the car because of rusting problems in the front of the car. It was repaired under the recall. Last week I was sitting at a light and my brake pedal began to move closer to the floor. The fluid did not completely leak out and I was close to home and got to my mechanic just as the brakes went completely. This time there was rust in one line near the engine. They said it was behind the fuel filter. He spliced in pieces to both lines. Cost $187. I have owned about 20 cars and never had any problems of this nature, never mind 3 times. Three problems in a potentially life threatening situation is the reason I am notifying you. I looked online and a number of others expressed things concerning this. Thank you.

Filed Mar 20, 2018 · Brakes · ME

Without any prior warning my brake lines had corroded noting "service-brake assist on console. This resulted in loss of braking. Cadillac recall # 09149. I contacted cadillac. They refuse to consider repair of defect. Vehicle was in motion.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 153,360 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I had just exited the highway and waited at the end of the ramp for the traffic signal to change. I was proceeding into the intersection after waiting for light to change. I began to accelerate and another car ran the light and hit my car on passenger side. The responders said I was t-boned. When I got hit the car steering wheel locked up, the car came out of gear, the gear mechanism inside the car came apart, the brakes didn't work. I had no control of the car, it shut down. The only thing that stopped me from hitting the metal guardrail was the car ended up on the curb on left of road in the bushes. The passenger window shattered and windshield on passenger side was damaged. The passenger door was pushed into the car and neither of the airbags deployed. The responder's commented that they were surprised that the airbags didn't deploy as hard as I was hit. The vehicle has been deemed a total loss as the damage is extensive. Previously on a few days have had to jiggle the steering wheel and the keys in ignition to turn so that I could start my car. I had previously checked the gm site and entered my VIN because I had times when the ignition switch in my car would not work. There was no recall for my vehicle.

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Brakes · 16,500 miles · NY

Lost 95% of the braking capacity while in traffic. Later found upon repair completely rusted brake lines at the passenger side line ABS junction. Loss of brake fluid and brake function ensued.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Brakes · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while turning at various speeds, the brakes failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 3, 2013 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact had to shift into park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the wheel hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2013 · Brakes · 123,456 miles · CA

I was turning into a parking space between two cars. So I made a sharp turn and the brakes failed. I was unable to stop the car and headed for the car in front of me. I stopped it by straightening the wheel. At this time I was able to stop. This happens everytime I make a sharp turn. Just trying to park in my driveway, I fear running into to my garage. Even making right turns. I just hope there is not a line of cars when I turn because I may run into the car in front of me. I have never made a sharp turn at fast speeds. So I say this only happens at any sharp turn at slow speeds. I feel this is a safety hazard.

Filed Dec 4, 2012 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · FL

This has been a recurring intermittent problem when making a right braking turn at less than 5mph. The ABS light comes on and the brake pedal goes to the floor and I have to pump the brakes very hard and press down very hard to stop the car otherwise I hit the parking space stop. Many people have posted the same experience with the 2006 cts and they are told the same thing from the dealer that I was. They were not able to recreate the problem. I was told by the dealer that I had to replace the brake pads which another mechanic told me was not necessary since the pads still had 50% left on them. This is a big issue on this car and someone is going to get hurt.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Airbags, Brakes · 5,548 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle began driving roughly. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle would rev as if it were attempting to accelerate. On october 9, 2007, while backing out of a parking space with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward and made a loud noise. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The brakes did not work and the steering wheel would not turn. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle sustained front end damage, including the two front tires. The contact has pictures. The contact sustained a concussion, has headaches and dizzy spells, 50% hearing loss, and cracked two front teeth. A police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired, but still rides roughly. The federal safety agency campaign id number 07v589000 (suspension: rear axle: spindle) was referenced. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 5,623 and failure mileage was 5,548.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated while applying slight brake pressure at 55 MPH in stop and go traffic on the highway, all four wheels locked, and the brake pedal went all the way to the floorboard without warning. The contact attempted to disengage the brakes by pumping the pedal up and down. Afterwards, the vehicle operated at a reduced speed, and hesitated to accelerate as though brake pressure was being applied. The dealer was alerted.