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2009 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 169 repairs.
2009 Cadillac CTS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 104 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Cadillac CTS
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| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201487000 miUS $600 | Failed ignition coil O2 sensor malfunction | ||
| Oct 201487800 miUS $973 | fuel injector failure | ||
| Cadillac CTS in South Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 201033000 mi | Replaced Drive Shaft Replaced Rear Axle Bushings | ||
| Dec 201046000 mi | Car when purchased had warbling noise between 45-60 mph. Dealer replaced Drive Shaft, and Bushings, Slight vibration. Still did not fix problem. Dealer Jones Chevrolet Sumter SC replaced Rear end assembly. Repair fixed problem | ||
| Sep 201158000 miUS $105 | Sun Roof Drain Channels blocked, poor design. Dealer showed owner several bulletins on how to fix, a known problem. But would not repair due to mileage. Repaired at another dealer, rodded out drains fron roof to rear wheel wells. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Colorado, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 201462200 miUS $550 | Water pump failed | ||
| Mar 201569000 miUS $175 | Replaced driver seat cushion. Leather wrap was in good condition so it was reused | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201441900 miUS $800 | Heated & cooled seat passenger side would not work properly had to order complete front plate because it could not be repaired | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jun 201479000 mi | Small coolant leak | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201761000 miUS $150 | Sensor was leaking oil. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 20091000 mi | Condensation in headlight assbly would not dry out, so it was replaced. | ||
| Apr 20103000 mi | Replaced differential | ||
| Sep 20107000 mi | Check engine light remained on steady for over a week. | ||
| Dec 201338000 mi | Bluetooth receiver for trunk release failed | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201018000 mi | Front passenger outside door handle replaced. (Part of keyless entry system) | ||
| Mar 201124000 mi | Driver's side door handle (part of keyless entry system) stopped working was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201235000 mi | Both front wheel bearings replaced after whirring noise appeared | ||
| Jun 201240000 mi | "Service suspension" message randomly appears without symptoms. Remains that way even after TSB instructions followed | ||
| Aug 201241400 mi | Suspension electrical connections checked and relubed. | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 20093200 mi | Driver side seat felt like it moved when making a sharp right hand turn (parking lot speed) Driver side seat felt like it moved when making a sharp right hand turn (parking lot speed) | ||
| Oct 20109000 mi | upgrade to computer to handle issue with navigation system | ||
| Jun 201112000 mi | after heavy rain storm had 1 inch of water in front passenger foot well | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Puerto Rico Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201251000 mi | Front Struts replaced and problem with front alignment. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201343000 mi | Rubbing noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced. Passenger power lumbar assembly replaced. | ||
| Jul 201348700 miUS $50 | Rear power door lock actuators. tire pressure monitoring sensor in left front tire replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014 | Rear driver's side door lock actuator replaced again, under parts warranty. | ||
| Jul 201461300 miUS $50 | Water pump was leaking coolant, replaced water pump. | ||
| Jan 201556800 miUS $50 | Cylinders 1 and 3 were misfiring. Also 2 spark plugs needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201569000 miUS $70 | Major oil leak Driver's lumbar replaced | ||
| Jan 201766500 mi | "Service Tire Pressure Monitor" message appeared. Dealer said they reprogrammed one of the sensors, but once I left the dealer, the message came back up. Taking it back this week, dealer said sensor will need to be replaced. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 200917000 mi | Minor repairs to Nav Screen squeak when raising and minor vent rattle. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in South Africa Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201152840 mi | Engine Warning light came on during long trip (3000km). Performance was not effected. Problem was a sensor for the throttle system was stuck in the "open" position- it is supposed to re-set after three starts but did'nt. Sensor re-set. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Louisiana, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 2009200 mi | Replaced ignition switch | ||
| Jul 20119000 mi | moonroof leaking interior getting wet | ||
| Jul 201210000 mi | Constant moonroof leaks | ||
| Oct 201210200 mi | TAPED THE MOONROOF WITH MASKING TAPE. PLAN TO SELL THIS PIECE OF S--- !!!!!! | ||
| Oct 201311000 mi | sunroof leaked constantly | ||
| Dec 201311000 mi | Piece of crap car. Sunroof leaked until the day I sold it. Glad it's gone. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 20117000 mi | roof drains pluged drivers side seat belt fell apart - screw fell off clean roof drains seat belt attachment fell apart | ||
| Oct 20118500 mi | left headlight bucket condensation | ||
| Feb 201211000 miUS $75 | driver's door safety switch. two trips to order parts then correct. | ||
| May 201211300 mi | interior flooded - water leaks out of dome light - standing water in drivers and pass. compartment. dealer removed lights - mats - seats and dry cleaned everything both drains plugged replaced right front drain - shampooed dash and interior. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New Mexico, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Apr 201130000 mi | Timing chain wear customer satisfaction program | ||
| Jun 201776000 miUS $310 | One DRL bulb not working. Replaced both. Bumper cover must be removed. Time required - 2 hours. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Dec 20109000 mi | loose driver's seat..separated from track | ||
| Feb 20119200 mi | I reported excessive seat motion again,they replaced the track and used different fastening bolts(TSB). sunroof trim plate squeak fixed re-do of sunroof creak | ||
| Oct 201112000 mi | sunroof creak..trim ring replaced and special tape applied Could not turn key past ACC setting or totally turn off and lock ignition..XM failed at same time. They opened the steering wheel housing and found loose wire. Repairing this fixed the keyless ignition. fog lights misaimed | ||
| Jun 201215000 mi | Sunroof creak recurred. New sunroof frame installed. Dealer voluntarily suggested Lemon Law buyback or replacement. | ||
| Aug 201216000 mi | LEMON law replacement | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201211983 mi | Replaced right headlight bucket under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201212256 mi | Replaced BOSE rear speakers and supporting frame. Frame was cracked and defect was not caught before shipping to dealer. | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 201131515 mi | Reprogram ECM; Electrical/Wiring repair | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201012000 mi | Third visit to dealer for same problem. Main console power failed resulting in no AC, no radio/nav/cd, no defrost front/back, no ipod. | ||
| Jun 201116000 mi | Total failure of accessory control consel...no a/c control, no audio, no GPS, etc. | ||
| Jul 201116887 mi | I previously reported unresolved repairs to the main console. Problem finally located at a main electrical junction in trunk, near battery. An electrical connection was not secure causing intermitent or total power failure. Repaired! I previously reported unresolved repairs to the main consel. Problem finally located at a main electrical junction in trunk, near battery. An electrical connection was not secure causing intermitent or total power failure. Repaired! | ||
| Cadillac CTS in North Dakota, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 20107791 mi | Catalytic Converter Replacement Complete Exhaust System Replacement. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement. | ||
| Feb 201121123 mi | Oxygen sensor replacement, Windshield washer pump replacement Catalytic Converter Replaced, Oxidation | ||
| Feb 201342300 mi | Rear exhaust converters, exhaust seals, catalytic converter drivers side, front and rear drivers O2 banks, skid plate, drivers side muffler, 1 spark plug | ||
| Nov 201345900 mi | Previous trip the battery was replaced with a new battery. After 5 or 6 months and in summertime temps I had to start maintenance charging on it. First cold snap the battery died. Rechecked all systems and finally installed new battery. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201562000 mi | Broken driveshaft. Cost was $950 and that was because they felt sorry that my warranty ran out in December otherwise it would have cost over 3 grand. A week later the stabilitrak broke and they couldn't find anything wrong. | ||
| Mar 201562000 mi | Bought the new car on Feb 14 and the old car broke again on the way to the dealer so I was delighted to unload that hunk of junk on them. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| May 201342000 miUS $350 | Replace both rear steering knuckles | ||
| Oct 201450200 miUS $220 | Turned the key to start the car and almost immediately it would not engage the starter. I called AAA road service and they diagnosed a weak battery. I opted to have them install a new battery. A bit pricey but worth the time it saved me. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201244000 mi | Steering rack replaced due to excessive noise Cleaned intake manifold None - dealer reported failure and replaced under warranty | ||
| Jan 201349000 mi | Engine coil #6 replaced - error code P0306 | ||
| Jun 201353000 mi | Trunk switch broken, again | ||
| Aug 201354100 mi | Driver seat cooling system repair Fuse replaced; wire replaced that was damaged because it was on the seat track as it changed positions. Lubed steering shaft bottom boot due to creaking noise. | ||
| Oct 201357000 mi | Lost power & hesitation. Throttle body assembly replaced (re-lubed twice in the last 2 years). Creak since purchased car. Not reproducible at dealer. This time they found it and lubed the front lower control arm bushings. LR door lock intermittently sticks/wouldn't unlock | ||
| Jan 201457000 mi | Driver seat harness resecured to restore heated seats | ||
| Jun 201461000 mi | Replaced fuse box assembly for P2601 - no power from auxiliary water pump to fuse block assembly Replaced plugs 2 & 5 for shorting and carbon fouled Replaced temperature sensor & cooling fan resistor for P2601 | ||
| Nov 201463600 miUS $400 | Replaced coils 4 & 5 - all spark plugs replaced | ||
| Feb 201564600 miUS $9 | Reattach engine mount | ||
| May 201565900 miUS $100 | Replaced left front door lock actuator | ||
| Feb 201674000 miUS $100 | Replaced left catalytic converter Replaced body control module, replaced trunk wiring loom | ||
| Mar 201674000 miUS $100 | Replaced both rear steering knuckles | ||
| Aug 201674000 miUS $99 | RF tire pressure gauge replaced, all reprogrammed Front passenger door lock actuator and lock housing replaced | ||
| Feb 201784000 miUS $100 | Alternator failure DVD player failed - replaced | ||
| Jun 201892000 miUS $345 | Transmission sheared off of drivetrain at low speed. | ||
| Oct 2021105000 miUS $1499 | Auxillary water pump replaced Bilateral front end sway bars, stabilizer links Horn replaced Replace coolant temp sensor | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 201131000 mi | Cylinder 4 misfire. Dealer replaced coil pack and spark plug on cylinder 4. Warranty work. | ||
| Nov 201239700 mi | Oxygen Sensor malfunction. Replaced. | ||
| Nov 201348000 mi | Engine misfire. Replace coilpack | ||
| Mar 201452000 mi | Dust shield adjustment | ||
| Jan 201544700 miUS $100 | Power telescoping steering column Coil pack failure | ||
| Oct 201566700 miUS $1300 | Loud droning and rattle under acceleration and at cruise. Originally red indexed drive shaft. Problem not resolved. Replaced drive shaft. Took 3 trips to dealer to get correct diagnose resolve problem. | ||
| Dec 201570000 miUS $400 | Right Front wheel bearing failed. Typical noise from a bad bearing was the symptom. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201124180 mi | Crackling of sunroof | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Feb 201113000 mi | console squeak, driver side, near transmission selector. tightened and added insulation to prevent flex. premature leather wear driver seat side bolster. ordered replacement part | ||
| May 201114300 mi | Driver seat back was re-skinned due to premature wear on side bolster. Clock defective. Will only work when car running. Cannot keep time. Entire bezel ordered as it is one piece unit. | ||
| Jun 201116000 mi | Clock replaced. Started to intermittently work again within 2 days. Causes short in center stack at times. All illumination and function in center stack ceases to function, but will "reset" within 5 minutes. Wood trim closest to DIC was damaged during repair of clock. Part ordered. | ||
| Aug 201116300 mi | Wood trim piece successfully replaced after damage at previous dealer visit. GM stated dealer used incorrect part for clock/console replacement, so dealer replaced with identical 'different' part. | ||
| Sep 201116000 mi | Car went into limp mode at 45, engine shut down at 25. Towed to dealer. Codes P0089, P0087 & P0627. Sealed fuse panel in trunk loose connection, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201214000 mi | SES light went on after FE went down, engine loped slightly at idle, and there was a hesitation after gear change in light throttle. Engine threw code P000D. Bank 2 exhaust cam actuator issue, Actuator replaced. | ||
| Mar 201219000 mi | Driver power seat failed. Caused heated seat to fail on driver and passenger side as well. Module under seat failed and was replaced. Fixed all issues. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201431300 mi | Correct programming of tire pressure monitoring system | ||
| Jan 201634200 miUS $900 | Replaced rear wheel bearing | ||
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 201134000 mi | Car needed a charge in my garage - battery very low. Brought car to dealer - dealer diagnosed battery failing - replaced battery - end of problem | ||
| Nov 201134300 mi | Automatic door locks not opening the doors to enter the vehicle. Problem intermittent and increasing in frequency | ||
| Jul 201237200 mi | Keyless entry system - # 2 key fob intermittent. Replaced fob. | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 20094000 mi | Check engine light went on. Told it was ignition misfiring. Told ignition coil was bad, so they replaced it. Manual drive clutch had a bad sensor whereby the system couldn't tell if the clutch was engaged. | ||
| May 20109000 mi | rattle in the manual gear shifter (like a nut was loose in the knob) Trip 2 was to fix the rattle for which I took the car in to the shop at Trip 1. auxiliary coolant fan was not working | ||
| Jun 20109000 mi | shop replaced auxiliary coolant fan. | ||
| Sep 201013000 mi | Loose nut in the stick shift knob. Dealer replaced the stick shift knob. | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States May 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201491000 miUS $425 | Left front upper control arm assembly was replaced. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Alberta, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jul 201123760 mi | Clicking sound, top of engine. Major repair under warranty new camshaft, lower block internal parts/sensors replaced approx $3500.00 repair. Still have to resolve excessive oil consumption, a liter every 800 km. | ||
| Sep 201124800 mi | Clear headlight lens Driver side fogging up. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States Feb 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Sep 200918000 mi | Dealer replaced rear brake calipers and pads under TSB warranty to eliminate squeal during stops | ||
| Oct 200918700 mi | squealing rear brakes, repaired by replacing pads and caliper bracket per TSB | ||
| Sep 201241000 mi | front right wheel bearing was replaced under factory warranty | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Arkansas, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201657000 mi | And replaced the dual temperature switches. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States Dec 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jan 201013000 mi | The ignition lock would not turn off with the key in it. The lock was jammed. Took it to the local Buick dealership late in the day, they agreed to take it even though they don't sell Cadillacs. They replaced the lock and returned car the next day. | ||
| Nov 201023000 mi | Car was hesitating and felt like a slipping clutch - turned out to be low engine oil affecting oil pressure on timing belt tensioner. Oil life remaining was 39%, but engine oil was severely low - no warning light or other indication. | ||
| Jun 201129000 mi | Output shaft from the transmission into the transfer case splines were completely sheared off. Car could not move. We were on a long road trip when it happened. Not too happy about it, but Cadillac was good about fixing and getting back. There was a residual noise from the transfer case repair, apparently an alignment problem in the driveshaft. It was repaired in New London, CT at Cadillac dealer - car appears to be OK. | ||
| Apr 201237800 mi | Leak from transmission or transfer case - this car has had transmission problems - third time to a dealer for transmission issues. 1st was a failure, 2nd followup repair, 3rd leaking oil. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201634000 miUS $133 | Driver door lock actuator assembly replacement | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201119000 mi | Sold with rear parcel shelf rattle for which there is a TSB repair if taken to the dealer. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 201252000 miUS $700 | At speeds 70+ while turning the rear end will start to balance side to side, giving the feeling of loosing control. Dealer changed rear shocks, same problem but starts at 80+ mph. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Aug 201249800 mi | Vehicle has a couple of vibrations which are in the process of being diagnosed. Transmission output shaft and transfer case input shaft were both stripped. I don't know if it was related, but one of the vibrations was resolved with this repair. | ||
| Mar 201357000 miUS $200 | Starter was replaced Leaky grommet on deck lid license plate holder was replaced. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 201120000 mi | front differential leak at cover | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 201283700 miC $650 | Diagnosis + change of door handle and microswitches on driver's side. | ||
| Mar 2013111600 miC $1500 | micro switches in both doors handles failed. Car did not lock when shifter on "Drive". | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States May 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jun 201031000 miUS $347 | vibration in vehicle you can hear it in the cabin (a droning sound) at appox 43MPH to 52MPH, there is a slight vibration in the steering wheel mostly a noise in cabin | ||
| Jan 201136000 miUS $68 | Recall for ignition cylinder binding-was replaced, oil changed tire rotation,1/28/2011 | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Alaska, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201236000 mi | The center console kept going dead. The fix was a new code downloaded to it | ||
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