Cadillac Cts 2012
Model Cts made in 2012 by Cadillac got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, seat belts and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2012
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V536000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 10/21/2011 to 10/26/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 674 | 11/01/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 11/02/2011 | 11/08/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 cadillac cts vehicles manufactured from october 21, 2011, through october 26, 2011. these vehicles may have a condition in which the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut may not be torqued to the proper specification. if the nut is not torqued to the proper specification, the nut could loosen and allow the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of ability to brake and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cadillac dealers will inspect the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut, and if necessary, torque the nut to the proper specification. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on november 1, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's safety recall campaign number is 11318.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 08-09-41-007G | 04/27/2012 | 10043830 | Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b | 04/27/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SB-12154-C | 09/01/2012 | 10047239 | Chevrolet/cadillac: procedures for replacing evaporative emission canister vent solenoid (cvs) valve, in closed position, that is not fully sealed and indicates a false leakage. in diagnostic system. model 2012 cadillac cts, chevrolet c | 11/19/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| PIP-4924 | 07/01/2011 | 10041933 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PI-0041D | 10/01/2011 | 10042286 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: certain model vehicles my 2010-2012, the transmission has developed a leak in the rear. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 08-09-41-007G | 04/27/2012 | 10043830 | Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b | 04/27/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIC-5647 | 03/01/2012 | 10043935 | Cadillac: hard brake pedal when cold with auxiliary vacuum pump. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC5058B | 04/01/2012 | 10043914 | Gm: service power steering message possible dtc c0450. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-11275-B | 02/01/2012 | 10043856 | Gm: see document search button for owner letter. carpeted floor mats missing. dealers are to install carpeted floor mats when mats become available. *js | 04/30/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 6000 | 1 | |
| While driving on a road with many curves at approximately 40 mph, i went to turn on the bright lights by pushing lever on left side of steering wheel outwards the bright lights came on as intended but at the same time i apparently hit the switch which controls the lights in different positions. the bright lights went off and i was left with parking lights only and could not see at all. there was no road shoulder as it was only one lane in each direction. i reduced my speed to 4 or 5 mph and did not know what i had done to cause this. there is no lights on the steering column and i had to watch the road so carefully that i had no or little time to understand why the lights went out. a car came up behind me and with his lights i finally had time to look down and move the light switch to its proper position. it was a horrible experience and something needs to be done to prevent this from happening again. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 6000 | ||
| While driving on a road with many curves at approximately 40 mph, i went to turn on the bright lights by pushing lever on left side of sterring wheel outwards the bright lights came on as intended but at the same time i aparently hit the switch which controls the lights in different positions. the bright lights went off and i was left with parking lights only and could not see at all. there was no road shoulder as it was only one lane in each direction. i reduced my speed to 4 or 5 mph and did not know what i had done to cause this. there is no lights on the stering column and i had to watch the road so carefully that i had no or little time to understand why the lights went out. a car came up behind me and with his lights i finally had time to look down and move the light switch to its proper position. it was a horrible experience and something needs to be done to prevent this from happening again. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/24/2012 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. while traveling approximately 40 mph, the driver crashed into the front passenger's side of another vehicle. the front passenger seat belt and shoulder attachment device separated which caused the occupant to move forward into the deployed air bag. the passenger sustained a broken right ankle. the vehicle was completely damaged and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. | |||
| 10/24/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. while traveling approximately 40 mph, the driver crashed into the front passenger's side of another vehicle. the front passenger seat belt and shoulder attachment device separated which caused the occupant to move forward into the deployed air bag. the passenger sustained a broken right ankle. the vehicle was completely damaged and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 10/24/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 cadilacc cts. while traveling approximately 40 mph, the driver crashed in to the front passenger's side of another vehicle. the front passenger seat belt and shoulder attachment device separated which caused the occupant to move forwardly into the deployed air bag. the passenger sustained a broken right ankle. the vehicle was completely damaged and towed to a savage facility. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 30 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving in reverse and turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a knocking sound as the steering wheel began to shake abnormally. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where he was informed that there was no remedy available for the failure. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30 and the current mileage was 16,000. | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 30 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving in reverse and turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a knocking sound as the steering wheel began to shake abnormally. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where he was informed that there was no remedy available for the failure. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 30 and the current mileage was 16,000. kmj | |||
| 11/10/2012 | 30 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. the contact stated while driving in reverse and turning the wheel left and right the contact heard a knocking sound and the steering wheel began to shake. the failure had recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and he was informed that while they acknowledge the failure there was no remedy. the manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 30 and the current mileage was 16,000. dt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 1600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the instrument panel and the door were not properly aligned. the contact was able to erroneously place his hand between the door and the instrument panel on the driver side, with additional space remaining. when the contact placed his hand between the passenger side door and the dashboard, there was no space. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who offered no assistance and advised that there was a manufacturing flaw.the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance and would make no restitution. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 1,600. kmj | |||
| 04/19/2012 | 1600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 cadillac cts. the contact stated the instrument panel and the door was not aligning correctly. he can put his hand between the door and the instrument panel on the driver side and there would be a space. then his hands between the right passenger side door and no space. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who offered no assistance and stated it was a manufacturer flaw.the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance and will not make any restitution. the contact files a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 1600. mw | |||