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#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.
#11 of 24 Re: Steering Problems with my 2005 cts by jacquied by jacquied Jan 03, 2007 (4:35 am)
Replying to: stevem4 (Apr 25, 2005 5:05 am) I bought this car in june 2005. I have brought it back 5+ times to have steering fixed. At first I was treated with great respect now I feel like I am a nuisance. The goodyear tires keep wearing on the outer edge.They have been replaced x 2 The wheel shimmies between 40 and 50 otherwise I still feel a vibration in the wheel. Also it seems to be worse when the car is cold. the dealership acts as if they have never heard of this problem before and it must be me. Now they have said it's the goodyear tires and first were going to charge me over $300 to replace 1 tire (throw one in for free)and alignment.After throwing a fit over having to pay for an ongoing problem they can't or won't fix they decided this series of tires are defective and replaced them with 4 michelin tires and alignment. I picked up the car and they assured me it was fixed with no more vibration. Guess what! I drove off the lot and the wheel shakes 40 more than ever. How do you deal with this. So back I go today and will be treated like a moron. Help! Anybody have an answer Replies to this message: jjcts (Jan 04, 2007 1:59 pm) pao (Jan 05, 2007 6:04 am) andrew987 (Jan 06, 2007 6:39 am) rjd4 (Jan 13, 2008 7:55 pm) pistolpete2 (Sep 04, 2007 5:42 pm) jnason (Dec 27, 2007 5:14 pm) pao (Jan 07, 2008 4:47 am)
#12 of 24 Re: Steering Problems with my 2005 cts by jacquied [jacquied] by jjcts Jan 04, 2007 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: jacquied (Jan 03, 2007 4:35 am) I have 06 CTS 2.8. I had noise from the back at 40mph and up. It was a rear differential problem. I have noticed that lots of CTS have a same real differential problem. And dealers are trying to hide it. Just go to dealer and ask for replacing differential. I did mine this week. Cheers! Replies to this message: pao (Jan 05, 2007 6:04 am) andrew987 (Jan 06, 2007 6:39 am) rjd4 (Jan 13, 2008 7:55 pm)
#13 of 24 Re: Steering Problems with my 2005 cts by jacquied [jjcts] by pao Jan 05, 2007 (6:04 am)
Replying to: jjcts (Jan 04, 2007 1:59 pm) the GETRAG dif...is a short coming not only in the CTS but in the Pontiac Solstice as well....leaking seals..noisy, etc......GETRAG supplies more difs to other domestic auto makers as well as imports..but they just cant seem to get this one right.....been a long standing problem with CTS as far as I can research.....and now it carrys over into the Solstice.....GM needs to look at QC or changing suppliers on this on IMHO Replies to this message: andrew987 (Jan 06, 2007 6:39 am)
#14 of 24 Re: Steering Problems with my 2005 cts by jacquied [pao] by andrew987 Jan 06, 2007 (6:39 am)
Replying to: pao (Jan 05, 2007 6:04 am) I dissapointed to hear of the steering issues. I have an 02 Saturn L series which was plagued by the same vibraion issues at 65+mph. Never resolved even with mulitple balancing, shim kits, new tires. The new Aura has the same vibration issues at 60+ mph according to Saturn forum pages. Looked at going to a Buick LaCrosse (I believe) but others post of the same issues. Was looking forward to upgrading to tha CTS but may have to skip. Ive lived with this for 5 years and but never again.

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