2007 Cadillac CTS: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · OH

I was driving down the road and heard a terrible clunk followed by grinding. I stopped to look under the car because I thought something fell out or of the car. I got it to a repair shop and the rear differential went out because it had been leaking. I had contacted cadillac earlier in the 2014 to check on recalls and was told that my car was not under recall. I think it should've been under recall. I read that this is a big problem with the cts, but cadillac refuses to make it right on older models. I am just glad I wasn't driving at 70 MPH or somebody could've been killed. I am $2,200 in the hole now...

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 50,000 miles · CA

After purchase of my cts, I noticed the brakes screeching and pulsing. I've had my brakes redone 3 times and I still have squeaking and pulsing issues. I took my car to a cadillacs dealer after they had charged me $600 for a brake pad only job to check my brakes as they were still pulsing when stopping on uneven pavement, and they kept if for a day and told me my brakes were fine even though they were still pulsing. They charged me $85 for looking at my brakes which was a rip off since I still have the problem. Air bags, I took my car in for the air bag recall repair. Within a year I have the same problem. They clearly are not fixing the problem. My cadillacs is beautiful but I fear it may cost me my life one day if cadillacs doesn't step up and expose these problems and make the repairs.

Filed May 11, 2013 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · IN

Hello, I have had my brakes pulsate (with a grinding noise) then fail while making a hard right turn on several occasions since last summer. This only happens at slow speeds such as pulling into a parking spot.fortunately, I have not hit anything or anyone. I have had every recall fixed on my car up to date. I work next-door to a cadillac dealership and john, my service writer told me there are no recalls or bulletins. I am very conscious about how and where I park. Please help get the word out to this problem. Throwing money at parts not needed to fix the problem is very expensive, as you can read on the forum from others like me. Its just a matter of time before someone gets hurt. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 30,000 miles · WA

My car has been confirmed that the frontal sensor/control module does not work again. I had it once repaired due to a recall, I believe in 2009. Now in 2012, I am having another issue with the passenger airbag module, in which needs to be replaced (been confirmed by dealer). This part senses if the passenger is sitting in the car. The light is on telling me the passenger airbag needs service. My brakes are new and have been recently replaced, 2 months ago, but there is an issue with stepping on the brakes. When I do I slide and there is an increase in stopping distance. I almost crashed into an rv, slid 8 feet into an intersection because of this on-going issue. I was told by cadillac dealer in bellingham, wa. The dealer didn't know why I was sliding but to be sure, it was best to change the brakes. Well, it is happening again. I am wondering if it is a recall. I can physically hear the brakes lock up, makes a grinding like noise, then slides forward. I am scared to drive the car. I am in washington state & the car was purchased in washington state, as well. Is it possible that more state can have the same issues related to the other states affected?

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Body · MA

Water (rain and washing) get inside on the door wells (I think that's what you call them) and the part of the door where the latch is. I noticed the first time I washed the car in 8/07. The autobody shop couldn't say why and the dealership really didn't investigate it. Also the rear driver's side door latch/lock will freeze and door will swing open!! I have since learned not to use this door when its below 32 degrees. After raining and the car has been sitting, the brakes squeak. Also have a noise in front when turning.