2003 Cadillac CTS Reliability

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Base Sedan (3.2L V6 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Cadillac CTS by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Valve Cover Gaskets. The cost to repair the Valve Cover Gaskets is estimated at $74.00 each for parts and $169.00 to $221.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Rear Axle Seals and failure of the Rear Pinion Seal. The cost to repair the Rear Axle Seals is estimated at $19.00 each for parts and $176.00 to $299.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Pinion Seal is estimated at $22.00 for parts and $68.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Cadillac CTS by Identifix

	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.