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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Brake Problems

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#19 of 105 cadillac cts brake problem by ctsken

Nov 13, 2009 (11:26 am)

I had a 2006 cts and when it got to about 28,000 miles off and on when I turned into a parking spot and put on the brakes it would make a grinding feel and would be hard to stop. It only did it once in a while. The dealer could find no problem and could not repeat it. The lease ended and I turned it in. NOW my 2007 is doing the same thing. It is only when I am turning sharp and going slow and it has done it turning both ways never going straight. Has anyone else ever had this problem? The dealer says they have never heard of the problem and this is the second cts to do the same thing at about 28,000 miles. They say the brakes and everything look ok. Anybody else have this problem?

#20 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [ctsken] by elegantwomen

Feb 09, 2010 (8:19 am)

Replying to: ctsken (Nov 13, 2009 11:26 am)
My husbands car is a 2006 CTS, I am not sure of the milage but when i pulled in to a parking place I almost could not stop the car. It was as if my brakes did not work and were grinding.( the dealership has said the brakes are good). I do not drive the car often and this has happened to me 3 times. Two times in a parking lot and once at the stop light. I told my husband about it and he bluffed me off. It has now happened to him. Please reply if more people have the same problem.

#21 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [elegantwomen] by ctsken

Feb 09, 2010 (11:50 am)

Replying to: elegantwomen (Feb 09, 2010 8:19 am)
They never fixed my 2006 and the lease ended but they did fix my 2007 after they had it a second time, the first saying the brakes were fine. It is a problem with the wheel spin sensor and the anti lock computer. On the 2007 the dealer could see the problem codes when they checked the cars system. I asked about why they could not find that on the 2006 and they said those codes where new in 2007. Since it was fixed it has not done it again. It was all covered under the 4/50,000.
Its not a fun problem. My wife never drove the 2006 again after it did it and she almost hit a pole and they said there was no problem. She has a BMW now and loves it. Good luck.

#22 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem by edsz

Mar 31, 2010 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: ctsken (Feb 09, 2010 11:50 am)
This just happened to my 2007 CTS today. Pulling into parking space at about 3-4 mph and riding the brake. Suddenly the brake pedal goes to the floor and pulsating of ABS comes on and the car freely coasts into the car parked in front of me. Only damage to my license plate as it was so slow. Took it right to dealership, no problems on the way there. They said the computer would only tell them if it was a sensor if they could get it to happen while hooked up to diagnostics. Interesting to see what there conclusion will be. I cannot take the car back if they can't tell me they fixed the problem. Would be a more than a little scary while trying to stop at an intersection or for kids in the crosswalks while picking up/ dropping my kids off.

#23 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [edsz] by ben721364

Mar 31, 2010 (1:17 pm)

Replying to: edsz (Mar 31, 2010 12:02 pm)
This 'sounds' strange. Please keep us posted.

#24 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [edsz] by gmcustsvc

Mar 31, 2010 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: edsz (Mar 31, 2010 12:02 pm)
Hello I am from GM Customer Service. I see that you have the vehicle at the dealership currently. Can you please keep me posted on how it goes with the dealership? Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#25 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [gmcustsvc] by edsz

Apr 01, 2010 (8:31 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Mar 31, 2010 1:26 pm)
Dealership has stated that "cannot duplicate or identify the problem" and says probably just a one-time-thing. The vehicle is ready to be picked up. I informed them that I will not take possession without a signed statement from the service manager stating that the vehicle is safe for operation relative to this issue. Of course, they will not provide this and offer no other solution. Told them I will not be irresponsible and reckless (as they want me to be). I have called the customer assistance number that they provided, but after 25 minutes on the phone have little faith in that process as well. A "manager" is supposed to call me back.
 
At this point, it looks as though they may force me into a course of action that I really don't want to pursue. My requests to them have been simple: either fix the car, give me certification that it is safe, or take it back. Fear a long process from here.

#26 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [edsz] by ben721364

Apr 01, 2010 (8:49 am)

Replying to: edsz (Apr 01, 2010 8:31 am)
Thanks for keeping us posted. Do I understand that when the brake pedal went to the floor, the ABS pulsated and yet no code was stored?

#27 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [edsz] by gmcustsvc

Apr 01, 2010 (9:02 am)

Replying to: edsz (Apr 01, 2010 8:31 am)
Hello,
Has the dealership fixed the other concerns on the vehicle? What I can do is have an agent look into this for you. In order to do that I will need the VIN, dealership, current mileage, and contact information. You can private message me all the information. Please also include when all the concerns did happen, and how long they have been going on for. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#28 of 105 Re: cadillac cts brake problem [ben721364] by edsz

Apr 01, 2010 (10:38 am)

Replying to: ben721364 (Apr 01, 2010 8:49 am)
With respect to the stored code - I was told that it would only store the code relative to the ABS being activated if it was involved in a more significant collision. This was probably only 3mph. The only way to tell what it was doing was to have it happen again while they had it hooked up to their computer.

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