Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal but the it was hard to engage and the vehicle would not stop. The contact stated that she pumped the brake pedal several times before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of the brakes and they stated on the invoice "no bulletin and nothing was wrong with brakes". They did state if you want to bring vehicle in and leave over night we can inspect brakes when cold. The dealer called the contact and stated that vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vacuum pump was replaced on march 14, however, the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
2008 Cadillac CTS brakes complaints
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I was driving and heading on a curve I didn't see that it was 25 MPH and I was going about 45 and I brake and I slid, hit a tree about three fists thick slide on my drivers side which is completely smushed in and rolled over and fell straight into a ditch up side down.
While trying to park, the steering wheel becomes stiff. I took it to the dealer to correct problem and it cost me $2,558.35 to replace steering pump and to get a wheel alignment. A week later I had to take the car back to the dealer for noises after applying the brakes and they had to replace both control arms and stabilizer links to correct problem. That job cost me $1,362.93. In april 2013, my front passenger door handle didn't open from the outside. The dealer had to replace the inside door handle housing split, trim pad and handle housing. This job cost me $1,376.99. Not sure why I'm having all of these problems when I get all the required maintenance and all jobs are done at a gm cadillac dealership.
Drove on a street with a 2" snow cover. After about 25 feet received a number of alerts on my driver information center stating: 4 wheel drive was off, anti-lock braking system warning, service stability traction system, service brake assist. Immediately called cadillac service who stated snow could have dislodged some wires, bring it in for service. Since many all states get some snowfall cadillac needs to redesign the wiring so a small about of snow doesn't disconnect critical vehicle functions.
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
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.
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.
Brakes screech when coming to a stop. They have done this since shortly after delivery of car which is almost one year ago. First time the dealer was notified about this the service writer informed me this was "normal" and nothing could be done. Another service writer validated the complaint and replaced rear brake pads. Seemed to be better for a very short time, but it started again and continues. Have continued to inform dealer of this every time the car is serviced without resolution.
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.
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.
I took the car in and they let me go with the ABS light on and the stability track light on. If I knew the that this car was undrivable with these safety fixtures out I would have never picked up the car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While driving 2 MPH with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated. The contact struck the preceding vehicle. The front bumper needs to be replaced. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 1,500.
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