2008 Cadillac CTS: gas smell in the cabin

7 of the 175 complaints about the 2008 Cadillac CTS describe gas smell in the cabin.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 90,765
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Gas smell in the cabin by model year

2013
1
2009
5
2008
7
2005
2
2004
3

What owners say

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Fuel system · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor in the vehicle without warning. The odor was affecting the contact's breathing. The dealer provided no odor testing and the failure worsened after the timing belt was replaced. The manufacturer provided no solution. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v542000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. Immediately after pulling the vehicle inside the garage, a very strong fuel odor was present. The fuel odor seeped inside the house. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a line in the fuel tank failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · TX

The fuel pump fuel feed line has developed a leak and is spraying fuel creating a fire hazzard. On top of the tank sits the fuel pump. On the fuel pump the feed tube connects to the fuel line which then goes to the engine. This leak created a fuel odor and got progressively worse. I found dampness on top of the tank, which was gasoline. Upon my further investigation I noticed the fuel spraying out of a pin hole sized crack. This is similar to a recall issued on other gm vehicles in the past and I feel the cadillac cts should be included. I've notice other people having the same issues via an online search at cadillac web forums. I performed the repair myself but it is a very labor intensive and expensive repair for a non capable person if done by a dealer or repair shop. We are talking about a 6 hour job because the rear frame, differential, exhaust etc must be removed to access the gas tank. A major issue and safety risk in my view. The leak will occur whenever the car is on as well as off since the fuel system is under pressure. When car was parked - my garage smelled like gas the leak was so bad. ** I have photos and video and will upload at a later time. ** this car is a perfectly maintained vehicle and still appears brand new - no abuse or other issues caused this defect in the fuel pump module.

Filed Sep 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while park, fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to locate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 20,000 miles · FL

Car w/ 95,000 miles. Problems at 15,000 miles. Airbag sensors faulty. "ECM" (engine control module) replaced but no issues with how the car was running. Told by the dealership "alot" of ECM's are replaced. Is ECM failure common in this vehicle or is it the dealership replacing ECM's that do not need repair to make money? Ecm was a $1,000.00 repair to fix a gas smell from the car. New ECM and gas smell is still there. Then told now faulty fuel pump and leak in the fuel line as reason for gas smell. Both dealer and gm have refused refund for replacing ECM that did not have to be replaced. Replacing ECM did not fix the gas smell! Prior to "ECM " all six of the oxygen sensors also replaced. Another costly repair. I have pampered this vehicle since I have purchased it from factory. Very suspicious so many issues needing repair have occurred with this car. Now, ignition switch is being recalled and will need repair. I am left driving my family around in a potentially dangerous car. Will my family be the next victim of a faulty gm ignition switch? Also the door locks in the rear of the car are faulty ever since I have had the car. The rear door locks jam and the doors won't open from the outside. The dealer in the first three months replaced one rear door lock mechanism. Before I realized my warranty expired the other rear door lock also had the same problem. Gm refuses to fix it. Now an expense of > $400. Having an infant who rides in the back this is concerning that rear door lock jams. Repairs on this 2008 cadillac cts are endless and should not have to be so numerous considering I have been the single owner of this vehicle and have kept the vehicle very well maintained. I would like to know if other owners of this make and model of vehicle have had similar problems? Is there a manufacturing issue??

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,765 miles · TX

Strong smell of gasoline was coming from rear of vehicle. Upon inspection, a crack and leak in the plastic supply line of the fuel pump module was found. This caused fuel to spill and settle on top of the fuel tank which results in a dangerous condition and possible fire hazard. This is similar to a previous recall (12v459000) on 2007, 2008, 2009 gm vehicles that did not include cadillac.