Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V105000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 139131 | 05/04/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/17/2010 | 03/17/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 cadillac cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the front brake hose fitting at the caliper may corrode due to snow or water, containing road salt or other contaminants, entering and being retained in the routing sleeve. if the fitting corrodes significantly, the brake hose-tube interface may develop a leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The brake hose-tube interface may rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance may occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 09149.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 030523006 | 11/01/2003 | 10005557 | This bulletin is being issued to revise the front brake caliper bracket bolt torque specification. *tt | 03/02/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 160102 | 01/16/2002 | 629695 | Exhibiting rear brake squeal during light brake applications for cadillac cts 2003 models. *tt | 04/05/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle hesitated and all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the abs control module failed. the vehicle was not repaired because the contact was advised by both the dealer and the manufacturer that the part was not being manufactured by them any longer. the failure mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 108000 | 1 | |
| I was driving home from work when this first happened. all of a sudden a loud screeching noise and the brakes would not stop in time. i had to pump the brakes to work. i took my car to cadillac in arizona and they had it for 2 days and could not find an issue. i drove home that day with it and sure enough it did it while i was home. it had now began to jerk me to the right and left when i press on the brakes, scaring me thinking i am going to hit the car next to me. i took it to midas this time and they noticed a problem and said maybe its a wheel barring. they replaced issue duplicated itself shortly after. since i did not have a second car or pay for a rental i had to take my car home to go back to work the next day. this problem is a safety hazard and i have even been pulled over because the cop asked why i was swerving while driving. i told the office its the code that comes up on my screen and it makes my car halt while driving and i can not control it. he stated that its a very serious issue and if another officer was on duty they might impound my car due to a safety hazard but he would give me a chance to take it home to go to the shop. i am almost close to trading in my vehicle and buying a new one, but not a cts. if cadillac can't solve this, the creator, who can? i am scared i'm going to veer off the freeway or hit a car on the way to work. i drive an hour to and from work everyday and my safety is the utmost concern to me and my family. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 108000 | ||
| I was driving home from work when this first happened. all of a sudden a loud screeching noise and the brakes would not stop in time. i had to pump the brakes to work. i took my car to cadillac in arizona and they had it for 2 days and could not find an issue. i drove home that day with it and sure enough it did it while i was home. it had now begain to jerk me to the right and left when i press on the brakes, scaring me thinking i am going to hit the car next to me. i took it to midas this time and they noticed a problem and said maybe its a wheel barring. they replaced issue duplicated itself shortly after. since i did not have a second car or pay for a rental i had to take my car home to go back to work the next day. this problem is a safety hazard and i have even been pulled over because the cop asked why i was swirving while driving. i told the office its the code that comes up on my screen and it makes my car halt while driving and i can not control it. he stated that its a very serious issue and if another officer was on duty they might impound my car due to a safety hazard but he would give me a chance to take it home to go to the shop. i am almost close to trading in my vechile and buying a new one, but not a cts. if cadillac can't solve this, the creator, who can? i am scared i'm going to veer off the freeway or hit a car on the way to work. i drive an hour to and from work everyday and my safety is the upmost concern to me and my family. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 12/16/2002 | |||
| Consumer states the vehicle was parked in the sams club parking lot. consumer states that the emergency parking brake was on. the vehicle rolled backwards into another parked vehicle. dealer notified. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/16/2005 | 26000 | 2 | 10/28/2003 |
| There needs to be an in-depth investigation regarding the number of cts and cts-v rear differentials that have been replaced. i have now been through 2 personally, and an online poll of 65 cts-v owners showed this: 26% have had 1 replacement, 5% have had 2 or more replaced, and 8% have had 3 or more replaced. the link for this poll is: http://cadillacforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=305662&posted=1#post305662. please contact me regarding any information learned. thank you. *ak! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 130000 | ||
| While braking for some slow traffic, i felt a pop from the brake pedal. only having about 25% use of the brakes i had to pull of the side of the road to avoid hitting the car in front of me. i had the car towed to the shop where the mechanic showed me the brake fluid leaking from the brake line connection. when he checked the other side the fitting snapped in his hand. what i would like to know is why cadillac did not notify me about this recall. after talking to cadillac they did confirm that this vehicle is covered under this recall. i now have to take the parts to a gm dealer along with my registration and receipt for repairs. i was told it will take 4 weeks to be reimbursed | |||
| 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. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 59225 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign # 10v10500 re; cadillac cts models brake line corrosion problems does not go far enough in scope, in my opinion. our recently purchased 2003 cts had no record of compliance with this recall. in fact, both our local dealer and cadillac corporate cust service said they showed this recall did not apply to our vechicle. being skeptical of that assertion because this vehicle had spent it's first two years in connecticut on lease, i had the brake system inspected at a local shop. they found (and i witnessed) the badly corroded brake hose fittings. as the mechanic pushed on the l.h. rubber sleeve covering the hose to metal tube junction to see the extent of the rust, the hose separated from the tube !! this with only the pressure applied with one finger !! we were one hard braking application from a possible accident !! but there are other areas of concern, and those are the metal tubing lines in the front of the chassis that are part of the hydraulic braking ( and anti-skid) systems. many of these lines are heavily rusted, making them as much a contributor to brake failure as the hoses.! i believe these lines should be subject to a recall or expansion of the hose recall. | |||
| 05/19/2010 | 80576 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer may 19, 2010 for recall 10v105000 component: service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. before the recall repair there was a noise at the vehicle front-end, but after the repair the noise became louder. she took the vehicle back to the dealer advised the front calipers were loose. the manufacturer was contacted they advised the vehicle had to be diagnosed before they could make a decision to assist with the repair. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the failure mileage was 80,576 and the current mileage was 84,000. li | |||
| 12/13/2008 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. the contact stated that in december 2009 she was going home at a slow speed and noticed she didn't have any brakes. she got the vehicle home and had the brakes repaired at her own expense. there is a nhtsa recall notice in effect, nhtsa campaign id number: 10v105000. she is currently trying to get reimbursed for the brake failure repairs. she also stated she has air bag issues. the plastic containment module for the air bags protrudes outward and is a safety concern. the dealer stated that failure was not under warranty and repair would be at her expense. the radio only gets one channel. also, the moon roof makes a groaning noise and opens itself when the vehicle is turned off. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. ther current mileage is approximately 42,000. rd | |||
| 05/08/2010 | 85000 | ||
| I have a 2003 cts since new. the brakes almost completely failed last week. no dash light came on. the problem is easily seen. one of the lines from the master cylinder going to the abs unit badly corroded at the lowest point in its run where the line is supported. the line away from the support is in good shape so it looks like you have a design flaw or improperly implemented design with that support. i was extremely lucky and extremely disappointed. the car has never been in an accident and most of the underside body and hardware looks almost new. my dealer says they have replaced a number of cts brake lines. you have a problem i had a lot of trouble with the cts when it was new as you should be able to see from your records. although replaced the rear differential still howls. i expected better from cadillac. with that said i think gm ought to do something about the cts brake lines. | |||
| 05/01/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Possibly due to reduced brake fluid levels the brake pedal on my 2003 cadillac cts went down to the floor, at which point the brake pedal arm became stuck behind a plastic under dash tray, resulting in reduced brake pedal travel and no breaking. luckily, this issue was discovered while at slow speeds (backing out of driveway), so the vehicle could be manually stopped. the brake pedal was dislodged from the obstruction, which was easy while the car was stopped and the operator could lean under the dash and move the pedal. at speed, it would have been nearly impossible to move the pedal. brake system was bled and additional fluid added to reduce brake pedal travel. problem has not reoccured as a result. | |||
| 03/23/2010 | 90000 | ||
| While driving in framingham massachusetts, the front brakes suddenly failed makling the cr very hard to stop and almost causing an accident. a brake shop checked the car and confirmed that the brake hose and broken loose leaving me without any front brakes. it costed $800 to repair the brake system and i feel that gm should refund me that money and also check my car to ensure that my brakes are not at risk of failing again. | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. the contact had driven 20 miles at approximately 40 mph, when she attemped to brake and noticed that the brake pedal went to the floorboard. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where she was informed that the brakes were corroded due to salty road conditions. although she had recently had the brake pads replaced. the entire brake line was replaced at the dealership.the contact has noticed no braking failures since the repair. she called the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in any brake-related recalls and she was therefore denied reimbursement. the current mileage was approximately 104,000. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000 | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 2003 cadillac safety issues: premature and rampant failure of the ebcm - electronic brake control module. it is widely known these modules fail and cannot be rebuilt. dealer cost is over $500 with most dealers charging more than $750. premature and rampant failure of the rear center brake light. gm even admitted failure of the neon lights used for this application and quickly switched to a reliable light media. replacements range from $250 used (if you can find one that works) to $500 retail at gm. both of these units are known high failure items and both cost a fortune through your local gm dealer. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 100000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2003 cts, approx. 1wk ago the add brake fluid message appeared on screen. while coming back to work from lunch, i pulled in the parking lot and while applying the brake noticed that it was almost completely to the floor before stopping. i called my husband,that evening he checked the front passenger side brake line which when simply touch fell completely off. it was corroded. he ordered the replacement piece which came in about 4days later, once replaced, he checked the front driver side, which when touched fell off with same diagnosis. he then checked the back brake lines which he found where made and put together entirely different, thus they where fine. this is obviously a recall situation in my opinion that could have ended tragically. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 74000 | 1 | |
| I drive a 2003 cadillac cts. i noticed the brakes seemed to need repair (not responsive enough) and the brake light came on. my car had approx 70000 miles and the brake lines had corroded! i have the brake lines that were removed. a car with 70k miles should not have corroded brakelines. in addition, it took almost 2 weeks to get replacement parts and cost $250 to repair + rental car. this was a really bad accident waiting to happen. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/11/2004 | 20000 | 2 | |
| At highway speeds while driving straight stability system engages when applying the brakes. it only feels like there is brakes on the left side, pulling the vehicle violently to the left.*ak. dealer fixed the vehicle, replaced sensor in steering wheel part # 26059045. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2003 | 440 | 2 | 07/30/2003 |
| Brakes failed. brake pedal went to the floor. there was no warning light. vehicle is a 2004 cts. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 12/05/2002 | 1 | 04/25/2002 | |
| The consumer stopped at a red light, when the light turned green he proceeded and began to skid on unseen ice and hit a utility pole. the vehicle was totaled. the consumer stated that none of the safety features worked, and they are as followed: air bags, abs brakes, traction control, and the additional winter driving mode from skid. scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/06/2004 | 22000 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| Premature wear out of front brake pads and rotor (95%) wear at 22,000 miles with light usage. (no hills, flat terrain,) *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/18/2006 | 51000 | 20 | 03/28/2005 |
| Brakes pulsate when they are being applied, causing delay in stopping time. air conditioning compressor is gone out and has metal going through the system. have to get compressor replaced already and it is going to cost an additional $2300. car pulls violently to left or right, which almost caused a couple of accidents, the steering system sensor is gone out and is going to cost $500 to get replaced. fm radio has a mind of its own and works when it feels like working. this is the newest car i've had and the worst car. i have never owned a car with this many problems, i think this car is a total defect and needs to be recalled. i was at 51000 miles when the air compressor went out and i called the manufacturer and they refused to fix it because the warranty was up. that is clearly faulty equipment that was used in this car it is a 2003 cadillac cts, and it has many problems which i feel needs to be recalled. *jb | |||
| 03/22/2005 | 20000 | 1 | 01/21/2003 |
| My brakes and rotors had to be replaced after only 20,000 miles. within 6 months my brake pads again needed replacement. i now have 34,000 miles on my car. this needs to be investigated. these brakes and rotors should not wear out this fast. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 6 | ||
| 2003 cadilac cts. consumer writes in regards to problems with brake system *tgw the consumer stated the metal brake line had to be replaced, due to severe corrosion. the consumer stated he received a recall letter two days later. also, the struts, three wheel bearings, radiator, transmission cooler line also had to be replaced due to corrosion. the cruise control and gas tank, which was leaking had to replaced. *jb | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 13000 | 2 | 06/01/2003 |
| Recall 03v115000 concerning intermediate steering shaft bolt. while driving 5-10 mph vehicle suddenly lost, steering gear off to the right and hit a curb. this was the second incident that occurred with this issue. *ak the consumer stated that at the time of the accident the break line was bad as indicated on the traction control indicator. *tc | |||