Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 96000 | 1 | |
| I purchased this vehicle in november 2011 with approx. 97,000 miles showing on the odometer. during a thanksgiving holiday trip of some 1600 miles, consisting mostly of highway driving with the cruise control engaged, and for no apparent reason, the asc (automatic stability control) would disengage the cruise control, tug the vehicle to the left or right slightly, seemed to have a slight braking effect (although it may have been the sudden deceleration that caused the sense of braking) and would display stability control engaged. this occurred numerous times. also, on this same trip, the traction control would engage, without warning or need, and disengage the cruise control causing sudden, unexpected, deceleration. this too happened numerous times. although i did notice that the traction control seemed to engage when in a curve on rough or bumpy roads. i concluded that this was the result of a sudden wheel hop or spin as a result of losing traction from the bounce when hitting a bump or rough spot. i've run the onboard diagnostic system several times and no codes pertaining to these events are displayed. *tr | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 96000 | ||
| I purchased this vehicle in november 2011 with approx. 97,000 miles showing on the odometer. during a thanksgiving holiday trip of some 1600 miles, consisting mostly of highway driving with the cruise control engaged, and for no apparent reason, the asc (automatic stability control) would disengage the cruise control, tug the vehicle to the left or right slightly, seemed to have a slight braking effect (although it may have been the sudden deceleration that caused the sense of braking) and would display stability control engaged. this occured numerous times. also, on this same trip, the traction control would engage, without warning or need, and disengage the cruise control causing sudden, unexpected, deceleration. this too happened numerous times. although i did notice that the traction control seemed to engage when in a curve on rough or bumpy roads. i concluded that this was the result of a sudden wheel hop or spin as a result of losing traction from the bounce when hitting a bump or rough spot. i've run the onboard diagnostic system several times and no codes pertaining to these events are displayed. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| While driving at a steady and even speed my car would suddenly pulled to the left as if the left front wheel had the break apply. almost instantly my stability system engaged display would go on and the car would correct itself. this went on to become a regular event with each time i took the car out. the most it occurred was 30 or so times in a 90 mile trip, but it happened regularly on local 2 mile trips to the store. sometimes it would be more severe than others . in addition and occasionally, when the breaks were applied, there would be a loudish crunch sound and resistance to foot pressure that would give way after the initial break application. there was also a vibration buzz through the gas pedal when this all would occur. the first time i took the car to the dealer they could not find anything wrong or duplicate the problem. i took them information i had found on the web about the problem and they checked their service bulletins for a problem. it was fixed by changing a steering sensor at a cost of $430. | |||
| 10/29/2010 | 70000 | ||
| 2003 cts - service tracking system began to display and engage frequently. took to local dealer and was told nothing was wrong with vehicle. problem continued and began vibrating badly and pulling toward left (unable to brake). returned vehicle several times before they replaced steering sensor $650.00. two months later began to lose power immediately after start up, dealer replaced battery. while driving vehicle home problem began again. displayed low battery, then multiple warning lights for service (abs, tracking, aribag ect...). returned vehicle to dealer and they are currently replacing alternator. i have no confidence that this is the real problem based on what i have read on-line regarding this same issue. i also have same leakeage issues from both cooliant and oil sources that i have read on-line. dealer continues to tell me to replace both gaskets and themastat. these again are common issues that are posted consistently on-line by consumers. these are seriously dangerous failures based on people's personal safety. gm must step up and honor these safety issues by recalling these items. inability to control vehicle due to tracking system engaging and not able to brake, vehicle losing power and stalling while driving 50 miles an hour, and lastly fire hazzard due to leaking plastic valve cover gaskets. | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 55000 | ||
| I have a cts caddiliac and it is seems to have a system problem. while driving the car the stability system engaged lights comes up and you hear a grinding noise. it has jerked on me a few times when this light comes on. gmc does not want to hear about the problem they do nothing. this is a dangerous situation for the driver because you have no idea when this light is going to come on and the car starts grinding and moving. i feel that gmc should take responsibility for this and do a re-call. i have purchased new tires, i have done what i thought would fix the problem, but this light is really scaring me and the way the car grinds and makes this noise while driving. | |||
| 08/11/2010 | 40000 | ||
| I have a 2003 cadillac cts with 52,000. miles ..i bought it new /demo with 4,000. miles on it .in the last two years i have had the car in the repair shop at the dealership 4x. the stability engaged system light appears and the car pulls to the left and the accelerator pedal vibrates. they can not fix and have replaced several areas of front end. sse light still appears and is now more frequent. yesterday it happened 6x in 20 min. i got off at the next exit and then upon brake pressure, vibrating pedal, abs engaged. i have been to many forums to try to find a fix for this problem to no avail. this problem is increasing and the car pulling and vibrating is going to cause an accident. is that what it's going to take to demand this problem be repaired?you have to look into this problem. it is very numerous and gm is ignoring the problem or worse yet they don't know how to fix it...please help | |||