2008 Cadillac CTS: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 175 complaints about the 2008 Cadillac CTS describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 3,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2016
1
2015
6
2014
11
2012
1
2011
3
2010
1
2009
7
2008
7
2007
5
2006
8
2005
8
2004
6
2003
3

What owners say

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 37,560 miles · TX

The driver side airbag warning signs display remains on for several days. When the brakes are applied there's a slight vibration and grinding sounds.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Fuel system, Transmission · 56,440 miles · TN

I was traveling at 25mph when there was a sudden very loud explosive/grinding noise(it brought people running out of adjacent buildings). I hit my brakes immediately, but the noise continued until I put it into park. I exited the car and under the rear axle of my vehicle were multiple large bolts and screws lined up in a row. The vehicle was totally disabled, and subsequently was towed to the dealer. They determined that all the rear axle bolts just fell out at once.there was no other damage found to the vehicle. My concerns remain as to "why did this happen" and "what if I had been going at an accelerated rate of speed"? Multiple experienced mechanics and specialist (including cadillac) have no answers to these questions and have never seen this happen before.

Filed Nov 6, 2009 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes were squeaking; however, they were operating normally. The dealer was been unable to diagnose the failure since january 2009. The current mileage was 13,100 and the failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 12/10/09. *lj updated 12/10/09

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Brakes · 850 miles · FL

Brake squeal on my 2008 cts almost from the time it left the dealer showroom on september 15, 2008. Dealer states that cadillac is aware of the problem but that cadillac has yet to authorize a fix for the problem. Dealer indicates that ceramic brakes would correct the situation but once again cadillac does not have replacement ceramic brakes for the car. They have them for other models but not the cts according to the dealer.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · IN

A few weeks after purchasing the 2008 cadillac cts the brakes began squeaking every time they were applied. Service department said to ride the brakes when on the highway to clean off the metal filings on the brake rotors due to brake dust. Did not fix problem. Brakes have continued to squeak for months despite riding brakes on open highways.

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · NC

Rear brakes grab and squeal. This happens every time brakes are applied. Had vehicle checked by dealer for brake problem. 2008 cts cadillac with 3500 miles, 4 months old. This was on 12/30/08. Was told by dealer on 1/12/09 no parts available from gm.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Brakes, Suspension · 3,000 miles · TX

Brakes squealing. Technician says it's defective brake pads and gm is aware. No get well date. Right front strut had to be replaced, still makes the same creaking noise.