Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle began to shake violently as the service traction control and engine power reduced warning lights illuminated. Also, the contact stated that when attempting to accelerate there was a reduction of engine power and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 45,000.
2011 Cadillac CTS engine complaints
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Loud supercharger grinding noise.
The supercharger started to make a noise which sounded like marbles. It now is getting louder sounding like it is going to fall off. It is a cts-v.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 60 MPH with the radio in activation, the engine stalled without warning. During the engine failure, the radio remained in operation. The contact was able to restart the engine after two attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to locate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 1,747. Updated 02/15/12*lj the consumer stated all power to the dashboard, steering and brakes ceased during the failure. The service technician was unable to determined the cause of the stalling, but a software download had been performed that would probably take care of the problem. Updated 02/24/12 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 03/09/12
Vehicle stalled or tried to stall in traffic while in motion at approximate speeds of 25-35 MPH approximately 10 times over a distance of approximately 6-8 miles. Was towed to dealer. On 10-18-11 service advisor called me and advised complaint could not be duplicated and had performed normally during a test drive (approximately 1 mile) and vehicle could be picked up. Vehicle was picked up and performed normally for approximately 10 miles and then stalled twice while in motion in traffic at speeds of approximately 25-35 MPH. Vehicle again was towed to same dealer. On 10-21-11 I was advised problem was experienced during a test drive of approximately 15 miles. Vehicle remains at dealership pending a solution to problem.
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