2009 Cadillac CTS: check engine light

Filed May 27, 2024 · Fuel system · MI

Gas leaking from above gas tank took car in for service 5/6/24. they could not duplicate issue on 5/24 engine light comes on. On 5/26/24 code indicated fuel pump issue. Several months before all of this, I would notice a strong gas smell after driving

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Engine · 1,156 miles · WA

I just got a oil change, a week later the engine light came on, so I thought it needs a tune up so I took it to get one and they said it does not need a tune up, they have a code( p0008) they said is the engine position system performance, something about a belt that's lose n it needs to be fix soon or it can be dangerous if I don't fix it so I look around and saw a recall on that code, so I was reading about it, people being having the same problems but they all said that the dealer refuse to fix. How is that possible if is a recall.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Engine · 66,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator had been illuminated for approximately two months. The vehicle was taken to heritage cadillac (303 roosevelt rd, lombard, il 60148,) where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5682593376. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Engine · 116,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac cts. When the vehicle was started, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to pine belt cadillac (732‑797‑3000, located at 71 new jersey ave 37, toms river, nj 08753) where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Engine · 102,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

"tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clinking noise coming from the engine. The sound usually occurred when the vehicle accelerated. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the technician diagnosed the vehicle and the "timing chain" message displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,053. " timing chain failure at 102,000 miles manufacturer did not help, esis claim pending for injury

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Engine · 69,800 miles · AR

I was driving on interstate when the check engine light came on. After having the vehicle diagnosed it was determined to be failure of the timing chain. If the timing chain had broke while operating the vehicle it could have caused a major accident resulting in injury. Cadillac has known about the issue with timing chain failure. They issued tbs bulletin 11340c special coverage adjustment for timing chain wear and extended it to include 2009 cts vehicles under 120.000 miles. When asked about the bulletin cadillac informed me that only certain VIN's are covered under that special bulletin. I believe that cadillac is being deceptive in their dealings and all VIN numbers with timing chain wear should be repaired at their expense.the information concerning the possibility of timing chain wear was never disclosed by the salesman or the dealership at the time of purchase. Evidently their was a defect in the timing chain components from the factory. The vehicle is currently being repaired at crain gmc 710 s amity rd. Conway, ar 72032 877‑302‑8551.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Engine · 35,000 miles · NJ

P0008 warning light on when driving mechanic says need timing change replaced dealer says that 11340crepair for 2009 cadillacs does not apply to my VIN number car car was running when engine light came on

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · OH

Timing chain check engine light

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Engine · 66,010 miles · IL

In late august 2018, at or about 66,000 miles the check engine light illuminated. Car went to a cadillac dealer for diagnosis and repair. Codes that were read were; p0008 & p0017 indicating a timing chain wear issue. Timing chain was replaced at a personal cost of $2281.83. The dealer and cadillac customer assistance center informed me that this VIN # was not covered under service bulletin 11340c special coverage adjustment, which supposedly covered 2007-2009 cadillace cts vehicles. This issue could have monumental safety issues if the timing chain were to break while driving, rendering the vehicle and occupants dangerously exposed to a traffic collision. Car 3was in motion when check engine light illuminated.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Engine · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling noise while accelerating at 40 MPH. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer (larson cadillac, 6411 20th st e, fife, wa 98424, (253) 777-0271) and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Engine · 107,250 miles · PA

My 2009 cadillac cts showed a check engine light. Took to a mechanic who pulled codes p0008, p0017, p0018 which are all related to timing chain failure. I became aware of tbs bulletin 11340c ' special coverage adjustment ' timing chain wear which was extended to include 2009 cadillac cts with less than 120k miles (my car has 107250) I made an appointment with local cadillac dealer who informed me that cadillac is only covering vehicles with certain VIN's in which mine is not included. They state that the problem was corrected later in the model year with an improved timing chain. Clearly this is not the case. This is a $2000 repair that cadillac clearly states covers vehicles of the model year but then they don't cover it after looking up your VIN. Here is a link to the service bulletin. Here is an addl link to many who've had this same problem and not received coverage. Http://m.carcomplaints.com/cadillac/cts/2009/engine/engine-2.shtml something should be done about this as it's a very shady business practice. Cadillac clearly knows the problem exists and refuses to do anything about it.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · MN

At under 90,000 miles my 2009 cadillac cts awd started to make a thumping noise when I shifting between gears. This happened for 3 days. On the 4th day I drove to my office, parked in a parking ramp. When I went to leave for the day I got in my car to go home, the car started and moved into gear, but as I approached the exit gate, which is on a hill it, car abruptly made a grinding noise and would no longer move forward or backward. There were cars lined up to exit the parking ramp behind me. I was fortunate to act quickly and use the emergency brake to prevent the car from rolling into another vehicle. I had to get assistance from other drivers and security guards to help push the car out of the ramp exit lane. With no notice of the transmission failure I could have been on the freeway and have caused an accident when the car suddenly stopped working. As it is, I was lucky not to have rolled back into other cars. I called the dealer to report the issue and they said it sounded like a transmission problem. I had the car towed to a service station who confirmed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replace at a cost of over $4,000.00. There were no "check engine" lights regarding the transmission. The transmission should not have failed at my mileage and use rate. The dealership told me that there was no recall and that no-one else had experienced this issue. I find hundreds of reports of this issue online. At the price I paid for this car it should have lasted another 10 year. There were no warnings that my transmission was failing. A transmission should not die at less than 100,000 miles. There are numerous reports showing that this problem is not unique to my car. This has to be a faulty part and a recall should be established.