Cadillac CTS sudden acceleration problems

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Acceleration · 86,500 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving in reverse and reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove in reverse across a parking lot crashing into two parked vehicles, and hitting a tree before driving across a side road and into a ditch. During the incident, the front driver sustained neck stiffness and the front passenger sustained a bruised right elbow. Neither injury required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was later driven to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 86,500

Filed Jul 11, 2021 · Transmission · NC

A known issue. “Clutch slow to fill” is a defect of the 8 speed transmission that causes the vehicle to violently buck and surge at low speeds and is dangerous as it makes it unreliable when driving at low speeds since it can randomly lunge forward dangerously. Dealership replaced transmission valve body under warranty and flushed transmission twice but problem remains. Dealership claims it can be fixed with an “update” but tried to charge over $300 for the “update” when it is a defect that should have been fixed under warranty for free or have a recall.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 61,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 cadillac cts. While stopped, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated without warning and crashed into multiple vehicles. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle had no reported failures. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Transmission · 15,100 miles · PA

The vehicle accelerated on its own when it was in park, with the emergency brake engaged, and the engine was turned off. Home security camera captured the entire incident on film. Would be happy to provide the federal safety agency with the footage.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 cadillac cts. While attempting to make a turn at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle independently veered to the right and unintentionally accelerated without warning. In addition, the vehicle experienced a loss of steering and the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck injury and pain to the right knee and foot that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Acceleration · MO

2008 cadillac cts car accelerated. *mw the consumer stated he was pulling into a parking space, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated jumping over the sidewalk. The only thing for him to do, was to turn off the ignition. He was able to get the vehicle back on the pavement. The dealer was unable to find a problem with the vehicle. One year later, as the consumer was approaching a stop light, the vehicle failed to stop and kept accelerating. He managed to turn the ignition off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, they were unable to determine the cause.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Acceleration · 83,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Acceleration, Steering · 30,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. In addition, when turning the steering wheel to the left there was an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician tightened the drive shaft bolts to the transmission; however, the failure recurred after the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle not repaired after the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed May 31, 2013 · Acceleration · 41,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle traveled over a curve and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained whiplash and neck injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an engineer to further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 41,000.