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#2 of 24 Steering Problems with my 2003 CTS by stevem4 Apr 25, 2005 (5:05 am)
I bought this car in July of 2002, when it first came out. Since then I have brought it back to the dealership three times to have the steering fixed. The power actuater on the speed sensitive rack and pinon steering, the electronic module that judges the speed of the car with the relationship of more power steering or less keeps burning out. Every time that happens they have to replace the whole rack, because it is a part of the rack system. Has anybody out there have the same problem? Replies to this message: policelady (Dec 09, 2005 2:17 pm) jacquied (Jan 03, 2007 4:35 am) jjcts (Jan 04, 2007 1:59 pm) pao (Jan 05, 2007 6:04 am) and 1 more... rjd4 (Jan 13, 2008 7:55 pm) pistolpete2 (Sep 04, 2007 5:42 pm) jnason (Dec 27, 2007 5:14 pm) and 1 more...
#3 of 24 Re: Steering Problems with my 2003 CTS [stevem4] by policelady Dec 09, 2005 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: stevem4 (Apr 25, 2005 5:05 am) No, I have not had the problem but was very interested since I just purchased a 2005 CTS and was wondering what type of problems anybody has had with the vehicle?
#4 of 24 2005 CTS Steering Wheel "Dances" by desertlady Aug 10, 2005 (8:03 am)
I recently purchased a CTS and have had it in to dealer 4 times for vibration and shimmy of steering wheel between 40 - 50 mph. Dealer says it is the tires. They are putting 4 new tires on today. Has anyone else heard of or experienced this? Replies to this message: bags (Sep 05, 2005 4:09 pm) davej3 (Apr 05, 2006 9:24 am) dgaudet (Nov 18, 2006 11:01 am) tmacguy (Jun 20, 2006 11:05 am) steve140 (Mar 17, 2007 12:26 pm)
#5 of 24 Re: 2005 CTS Steering Wheel "Dances" [desertlady] by bags Sep 05, 2005 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: desertlady (Aug 10, 2005 8:03 am) Yes, I've had nothing but problems with my Goodyear tires on my 04 CTS. The tires were worn out at 10,000 miles on the outer edge. They replaced the tires and checked the allignment. Now the wheel shakes at 40-50 mph. Also, at 85 mph it REALLY shakes. I have no answers yet, but I'm going back in this week to talk with them.
#6 of 24 Re: 2005 CTS Steering Wheel "Dances" [desertlady] by davej3 Apr 05, 2006 (9:24 am)
Replying to: desertlady (Aug 10, 2005 8:03 am) I have an 03 that I have had to the dealer at least 5 times for a vibration that starts around 40-42 mph comes on again at about 70 mph. The dealer first said that it was a motor mount, then hes said it was a throttle body sticking,charged me $200.00. Then he said it was my tires, so I just bought a new set of Michelin's at a cost of $850.00. I still have the vibration. Please let me know if you find out what is going on, I can't afford to keep dumping money into this thing trying to find out what is causing the problem. Replies to this message: dgaudet (Nov 18, 2006 11:01 am)
#7 of 24 Re: 2005 CTS Steering Wheel "Dances" [desertlady] by tmacguy Jun 20, 2006 (11:05 am)
Replying to: desertlady (Aug 10, 2005 8:03 am) I am so releaved to know that I am not alone. My '03 Lux Sport CTS had this very slight vibration at about 60-80 km/hr since as long as I can remember. the deealer said it was bad wheel alignment and thus not covered b y warranty. Then I replaced all 5 tires during the tire recall campaign, but the problem still persisted. The strange thing is that this only happened when the car is cold, but after the first 10 miles or so the vibration dissapears. So I have learned to ignore it.   Now, however, and at 100,000 km (62,000 mi) the steering developed strange noises (knocks and rumbels) and the steering wheel creeks as I turn it arround (like an old dooe squeek). Finally, the steering firminess was gone all together. Now the dealer say the whole rack and middle shaft have to be replaces, along with some fittings and brackets. Basically, the entire steering system is shot (about $2000+ fix). And the car have been our of warranty since 4 months. I have stayed clear of American cars since they converted to front wheel drive. When buying the CTS I hated the fact that it had a rack system, I know they are troublesome.   GM to the rescue. I called GM center in Dubai, and within 3 days i got approved for a good will warranty fix. For the record, I am impressed with GM Arabia's efforts, support, and promptness. They always come through.   I have my share of problems with my CTS, but I was so fond on GM Arabia professinalism that I did buy an SRX a year later. And I am planning on trading in the CTS for STS within a year time.
#8 of 24 2006 CTS problem resolved- Kudos to Cadillac by bill86 Jun 22, 2006 (1:10 pm)
i have a 2006 CTS with 3.6 and 6-speed. I love the car for its handling, ride compact size and great gas mileage. I had a small crash at 2000 mi to the left front, which was repaired flawlessly by the dealer. Then at about 5000 mi it developed an annoying bucking in low and 2nd gears when accelerating at about half throttle- just the normal amount you use when pulling out into traffic. The first service mgr at the dealer put it onto the big computer, got no codes, so pronounced "there is no problem." This was annoying enough that I was going to lemon-law the car. Fortunately I took it back to the same dealer, had the other svc mgr who drove the car and agreed that it was a problem. Cadillac sent an engineer out, who discovered that when the air intake housing was replaced from the accident it was not properly secured. Thus, over 3000 mi it worked loose and air got in after the mas-airflow sensor, resulting in a too-lean condition, since the sensor did not know that more fuel was needed. The car now runs as it should and I am pleased, esp that Cad thought it important enough to send an engineer out to find the cause. I never suspected that the cause could be the repair since it ran fine for 3000 mi after.
#10 of 24 Re: 2005 CTS Steering Wheel "Dances" [davej3] by dgaudet Nov 18, 2006 (11:01 am)
Replying to: davej3 (Apr 05, 2006 9:24 am) I have a 2006 CTS that was at the dealers for steering wheel dancing & seat vibration at 351K. It has been back a total of 5 times, new tires front & back. Front left matched balanced. The problem is still there. The problem is worse when the car is cold and seems slightly better in long damp spells. GM wants me to go away. Has anyone come up with an answer as to what is causing this problem.

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