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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Transmission Problems

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#164 of 175 Re: 2005 CTS Trans Skips gears afetr a few minutes of driving [jgibby69] by gmcustsvcsarah

Jun 01, 2012 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: jgibby69 (Jun 01, 2012 10:43 am)
I hope your mechanic is able to get to the bottom of this for you, jgibby69! If they are with one of our dealerships, we'd be happy to follow up with them if you like. Either way, we look forward to an update!
 
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

#165 of 175 Re: Question for CTS Owners.. [gmcustsvcsarah] by roadcall

Aug 11, 2012 (4:03 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvcsarah (Apr 03, 2012 8:52 am)
I loved my CTS initially, especially it being my first American car. I had to take in already because the sound after 6000 rpm was worrisome, but the dealership told me that's just how they all sound. So I have about 10k miles on my 2012 AWD CTS, almost all highway miles going to and from work. At times, I get heavy footed. On the highway, my car reacts normally. On the streets though, if I'm pedal to the medal, my car, it slips changing gears from 1st to 2'nd gear. The car sounds like it's trying to change gears, then the traction control light toggles on and off a few times. Anyone else experience this problem? It happened to me once before and now it happening a little more often. This is a brand new 40k "luxury" sedan, this really shouldn't be an issue.

#166 of 175 Re: Question for CTS Owners.. [roadcall] by gmcustsvcsarah

Aug 13, 2012 (6:11 pm)

Replying to: roadcall (Aug 11, 2012 4:03 pm)
Good evening roadcall,
Congratulations on your 2012 CTS! Although, we're certainly sorry to hear you're experiencing some shifting concerns. If you would like for us to follow up on this with your dealership, please email us at socialmediagm.com with the following information: your name and Edmunds username, phone and address, the last 8 of your VIN and current mileage, and the name of your involved dealership. My coworker Christina, who responds to incoming emails, will assist you further.
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#167 of 175 Re: Transmission Cooler Line Rupture [scott1121] by lacchick

Jan 04, 2013 (5:33 pm)

Replying to: scott1121 (May 23, 2006 12:21 pm)
Hey Scott. I was googling my issue that I had with my 05 cts to see if I can find answers and I came across your message. I have the same exact problem. The exact same! I have 97K miles on mine and went to lube stop to get an oil change 1 day and everything was fine until 2 days later. I was at a red light and got stuck. My car was not moving. It never turned off though. Kept running. Problem turned out to be the lines and coolants and trans and radiator fluids mixing and messing up my transmission. Same like you. Anyways I got my radiator replaced and flushed out the system and new lines and fluids. It's running now but not the same. Feels weird when I shift gears and my rpm Gauge is screwed too. It keeps moving around. When I try to accelerate at high speeds, my car makes loud terrible noise. And feels like it takes a while to reach that speed. Sucks! So I took it back to the shop and the guy tells me he believes the transmission was messed up. He said my car will eventually stop working and tells me to trade it in. That's what he would do. But I don't want to. I love my car although it has given me multiple issues before. He says to replace the transmission it will cost me almost $3000 for a used one. So now I'm stuck and don't know what to do. I don't want another car note. But I also can't pay 3K and it might break down on me in the future again. Don't think it's worth it so I'm going to trade it in unless I can find a cheap trans online and just have him replace it for me on the side. If u come across a cheap one, let me know! Good luck to u.

#168 of 175 Re: Transmission Cooler Line Rupture [lacchick] by gmcustsvc

Jan 07, 2013 (9:03 am)

Replying to: lacchick (Jan 04, 2013 5:33 pm)
lacchick,
Are you working with a GM dealership on this repair work? If so, we're available to work with you through that process and can be contacted at socialmediagm.com (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and the name of your involved dealership).
 
Sarah, GM Customer Service

#169 of 175 Re: 2005 CTS Trans Skips gears afetr a few minutes of driving [gmcustsvc] by docrambo

Jan 09, 2013 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Oct 24, 2011 1:53 pm)
GEE I JUST PURCHASED A 2004 CTS AND IN FIVE DAYS - AM EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE - IS THERE A FIX OR DID I GET HOSED
 
AND NEED TO BY A FORD??

#170 of 175 Re: 2005 CTS Trans Skips gears afetr a few minutes of driving [docrambo] by temj12

Jan 12, 2013 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: docrambo (Jan 09, 2013 2:11 pm)
If it were me, I would be running to trade it in. You have some big-time expense coming with your transmission. You will most likely need a new one. Go for the Ford. This comes from someone who drives a 2009 which I like.

#171 of 175 Re: 2005 CTS Trans Skips gears afetr a few minutes of driving [jgibby69] by berto410

Feb 11, 2013 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: jgibby69 (Jun 01, 2012 10:43 am)
I have a Cadillac cts 2004. Have the same problem as you ... Did you get your car fixed?

#172 of 175 Re: Transmission Cooler Line Rupture [lacchick] by 1lovecadillac

Apr 07, 2013 (6:53 am)

Replying to: lacchick (Jan 04, 2013 5:33 pm)
I had the same problem with mine. Cadillac sucks at this. I was on the interstate when this happened. The connection between the transmission is cut off so that you don't ruin the transmission. However the engine will remain on so that you can use the power brakes. The car was under warranty when this happened. The dealership fixed it but the car doesn't drive the the same. Before it used to just glide. Now you notice each and every gear change. The gear changes are so rough and there is no power the car drives like a cement truck. I suggest people stay away from Cadillac until they take time to fix this issue. Instead of launching new models take time and build a car worthy of the name. Reliability on these models sucks ......

#173 of 175 2010 CTS needs more work on replaced transmission by gothmother

Apr 12, 2013 (10:45 am)

my parents own the car and at around 10K miles they allegedly had transmission replaced by cadillac dealer. they were accused of driving with 2 feet causing the transmission to fail!!! now the car is back at the dealer and once again for the transmission that was replaced about a year ago and car has almost 13K miles on it total!!! once again the driving with 2 feet has come up however, my parents haven't been the only ones driving the car since health problems have forced them to rely on me driving them in their car...i do not drive with 2 feet and i haven't observed either of them doing that before i took over driving the car. dealer is saying that GM may not cover a new tranny since they just replaced one and now i am wondering if it was even replaced or 'fixed' old one. either way SHOULD A CAR WITH LESS THAN 13K MILES NEED TRANSMISSION WORK TWICE IN A LITTLE OVER A YEAR??? WHY IS USING 2 FEET OR NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT...I WOULD THINK THE BRAKES WOULD HAVE FAILED BEFORE A TRANSMISSION

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