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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: cmonear on Mar 23, 2012 9:42:21 AM
Hello I am a newby to this forum. I googled Escalade engine oil pressure low indicator problems and this forum came up. I purchased "gently used" ( I was told) a 2005 Escalade ESV less than a year ago from Lithia Chevrolet. About 90 days after the purchase the Oil pressure low indicator and alarm started going off. The Lithia Dealership changed the oil, but didn't check the cause . I ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [bdahlg68]
Written by: erycus on Mar 16, 2012 5:06:45 PM
The warranty was expired on my 2005 CTS, although I did call Cadillac and GM only to be told there is nothing we can (Will) do for you. I ended up purchasing a rebuilt 3.6. Dump the Caddy NOW! I will never by another GM! I actually love the looks of the new Camaro....but despise the customer service or lack of customer service. Read all the comments in this thread, it ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [bill_anderson]
Written by: bill_anderson on Mar 12, 2012 3:13:36 PM
I wanted to update the forum on my oil consumption problem. Remember also that I am in Canada not the US and so as Sarah has pointed out to me, I need to look to GM Canada for resolution. The last time I posted my Cadillac dealer took the car for 3 days in December 2011 and replaced "LT CAMSHAFT COV RPL" and the workorder quoted "Part number 12641261. Well flash ... Read More
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CTS engine problem
Written by: madatgmotors on Feb 10, 2012 10:50:55 PM
Just news from the Cadillac dealership.....4000.00 to fix the engine. Seems it uses 5-6qts of oil every 5000 miles. The engine only has 57,000 miles on it!(2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6L) I was coming back from a 3500 mile trip when the car started missing. Immediately went to the nearest Cadillac dealership. The checked the car out and informed me the oil was "low"...As in NO OIL showing on the dipstick!! I ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [05gmlemon]
Written by: erycus on Feb 5, 2012 2:43:09 PM
I have had the exact same issues. Although I had to resort to installing a used engine, the 3.6L which still eats oil. GM/ Cadillac has been unresponsive to all of these posts and concerns. Sarah (GM Customer Service)has tried to be helpful and understanding, alas, I feel she does not have the power to affect any change in the GM customer service, or lack thereof. I am pretty sure the ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: 05gmlemon on Feb 5, 2012 11:09:06 AM
I am a 2005 CTS owner and have been since 2007. This car is sharp to look at but there is where it ends. I've posted on this site before and have dealt with gmcustomerservice and cadillac about the oil consumption problem and brakeing issues. Part of my brakeing issues were resolved but others still remain. The oil issue is the one that has really upset me the most. GM sent ... Read More
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Cadillac CTS
Written by: jeanniek on Feb 2, 2012 4:45:53 AM
I have a cadillac cts. Since I took the car in for service before a road trip, I've ben having problems. The dealer did'nt put the proper amount oil in the car. When I end at my destination I was 4qts of oil short. I've been having a problem every since. Now it's back at the shop for engine problems. I wish I had never bought that car. The car is ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: stick66 on Jan 29, 2012 6:47:58 AM
Sarah- I've been alerted to this discussion, and it is of great concern to me. I bought a 2004 CTS (new-in 2004), and now have 14,600 miles on it. Yes, 14 THOUSAND 6 HUNDRED. The car has never seen snow. It's been in the rain only a few times. I do change oil after 2,000-3,000 miles, ignoring what the instument panal tells me regarding oil life (it usually has 50+% oil ... Read More
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Re: Yet Another "normal consumption" car [klamper]
Written by: sheeldzz on Jan 27, 2012 2:24:29 AM
Wow! I just bought a 2005 CTS about 2 and a half months ago that just had an oil change before I bought it and we checked it and it looked fine. Oil wasn't supposed to be changed for another 1500 miles and the car started sputtering and wanting to stall. No warning lights came on but a friend checked the oil and it was DRY!!!! Now I'm reading about how ... Read More
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Re: 2005 CTS with the same disappearing oil problem [bill_anderson]
Written by: temj12 on Jan 3, 2012 12:06:47 PM
I had the oil changed on my 2005 CTS and, now, my 2009 CTS at a Cadillac dealership in Nashville, TN. The charge has always been $64.00 for a synthetic oil change and filter change. Why would a dealer charge $150? That is a ridiculous charge.
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Re: Engine Problems [k9will2]
Written by: bill_anderson on Dec 29, 2011 2:11:40 PM
As you can see in my other post, my 2005 CTS "ate" 4 litres of oil on a 4000km trip. The Cadillac dealer at home agreed that was not a normal level of oil consumption. He said he found a service bulletin (I think that's what he called it) that indicated a potential problem with a gasket that allowed oil to get into the pcv system. They "replaced bank 1 cam ... Read More
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Re: 2005 CTS with the same disappearing oil problem [gmcustsvcsarah]
Written by: bill_anderson on Dec 29, 2011 2:03:40 PM
Hi Sarah. The first time I presented the CTS to the Cadillac dealer, they did not present a diagnosis, but said the engine did have a reputation of possibly "eating" a lot of oil. On our trip when the clunking happened again, there was no Cadillac dealer available, but the GM dealer we went to found the oil was indeed low and he added 4 liters. When I got back home, ... Read More
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Oil Consumption Cause Finally Found?
Written by: gm_bigot on Sep 23, 2011 10:46:51 AM
I was out on another Cadillac forum and I read a posting from a guy who has a 2005 CTS that was burning a couple of quarts every 1000 miles or so. This guy obviously knows something about cars because he made a modification to his PCV vacuum tube (don't ask me to explain what he did), and apparently the engine no longer drinks oil. So that got me looking around ... Read More
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CTS OIL CONSUMPTION FIX
Written by: dallascts on Sep 22, 2011 8:21:57 AM
So I had the same issue with my 2005 CTS and found a fix. Go to the dealer and state that your cadillac is burning through oil at an unreasonable rate. They will ask you to do an oil consumption test, which consists of paying for a new oil change ($90) and then coming back in 1500 miles to see how much oil has been consumed. Here is what I did.... ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [05gmlemon]
Written by: dallascts on Sep 22, 2011 8:18:37 AM
So I had the same issue with my 2005 CTS and found a fix. Go to the dealer and state that your cadillac is burning through oil at an unreasonable rate. They will ask you to do an oil consumption test, which consists of paying for a new oil change ($90) and then coming back in 1500 miles to see how much oil has been consumed. Here is what I did.... ... Read More
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Re: Engine problems 2006 CTS [jamesseverino]
Written by: 05gmlemon on Sep 17, 2011 8:45:14 PM
I have a 2005 CTS 3.6 and it has the same problem with oil consumption. I'm much older than you and have owned dozens of vehicles in my lifetime and have never had the experience of 600-800 miles per quart of oil as I have with my CTS. The Cadillac dealership service manager told me that was in range for Cadillac. Sorry to hear that this is still a problem with ... Read More
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Re: Unbelievable!!! [gmcustsvc]
Written by: erycus on Aug 29, 2011 8:07:48 PM
Christina, I have have already tried this avenue. The GM customer service rep was Caron. Case number is 71-964760776. Someone will be contacting you within 3 business days. If you do not hear from someone within the time frame, please let me know. VIN: 1G6DP567850217479 2005 CTS 3.6L I was contacted by GM and I was told "there are no recalls on your vehicle, therefore we can do nothing for you" ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6, Another bites the dust, engine blown [special_k54321]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Aug 29, 2011 2:31:22 PM
special_k54321, I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. By chance have you contacted GM Customer Assistance? Thank you, Caron, GM Customer Service
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6, Another bites the dust, engine blown [special_k54321]
Written by: natural_99_99 on Aug 26, 2011 4:54:04 PM
I had that same problem last year had to shell out about $600 then. I feel your pain on the engine issue.
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2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6, Another bites the dust, engine blown
Written by: special_k54321 on Aug 26, 2011 4:32:35 PM
Today was my day to find out that the knocking that came on suddenly was because there was only half a quart of oil left in the oil pan and metal shavings coming from the engine. My oil has always been changed at the dealership where I bought my brand new Cadillac 6 years ago and I changed it regularly. They are charging me $8000 to replace my engine. Out of ... Read More
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Re: 2004 CTS Engine Failure [4u2no]
Written by: carlamoreno on Aug 12, 2011 9:55:39 AM
I'm sorry to hear of yet another Cadillac victim. I had a 2005 with 80000 on it and the exact same problem happened to me. I had no luck getting any help from GM. They will never admit fault because it would lead to miillions of dollars in repairs, a enpensive recall & admission of guilt. Cadillac has left a bad taste in mouth and I will never purchase GM again. ... Read More
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Re: 2004 CTS Heavy oil drinker [detroitfan]
Written by: gbonsal on Jul 15, 2011 7:12:47 PM
I am looking at a similar dilemma. I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS with just barely 40k miles on it and the engine seized. I checked the oil, the water, the belts, etc and everything is where is should be. The car has been in service for over 5 years so technically out of warranty, but an engine shouldn't fail at only 40K. I have contacted GM customer service about this ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS [smith329]
Written by: bplatte82 on Feb 1, 2011 12:00:59 PM
I'm having the exact same issue. I purchased a 2005 CTS with 45k miles in August 2010. I took it in to Cadillac and they told me nothing was wrong and to keep a closer look at the oil levels. The knocking sound continued and I just had a second opinion. They couldn't pinpoint the problem but said it was more then likely a bad piston. I'm now very pissed off ... Read More
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Re: 2005 Cadillac CTS [smith329]
Written by: gmcustsvc on Oct 4, 2010 9:08:35 AM
Hello Smith329, I apologize that you had a less than optimal experience with your dealership. Do you currently have a case with GM? If so, what is the case number? What is the year and current mileage of your vehicle? Thank you, Mariah GM Customer Service
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Re: CTS 2005 rear axle seals and shaft flange problems [rayzh]
Written by: robh3 on Oct 2, 2010 3:13:14 PM
Regarding your rear axle: When driving at low speed with the wheel turned sharply, such as pulling into a parking space, do you hear any type of grinding or rubbing noise coming from the rear end? If you hear this noise, then your car has an issue with the clutch packs not functioning properly, and this is a known issue to Cadillac that should be a warranty item. My '06 had ... Read More
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CTS 2005 rear axle seals and shaft flange problems
Written by: rayzh on Oct 2, 2010 6:56:45 AM
I just bought a 2005 CTS 3.6V from a BMW dealer with 66000 milage on it last week. I really like the handling of the car. I had the car checked at a private car shop. They told me there are two problems, 1. Front drive shaft mounting flange is rubber and has begun to crack 2. Rear axle seals have signs of leakage but has evidence that the area has ... Read More
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2005 Cadillac CTS
Written by: smith329 on Oct 1, 2010 2:03:13 PM
I'm so very upset reading all of these "engine problems" posted here. I purchased the CTS from a Cadillac dealer and noticed a "knocking" or pulling in the car maybe 4 months after purchase. Since that time, I've had it to a Cadillac dealer on several occasions to be told there's nothing wrong with the car. There wasn't any oil in my garage nor @ my parking space @ work. A ... Read More
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Should i Purchase 05 CTS?
Written by: jayvh1 on Aug 4, 2010 9:47:01 PM
I found an 05 cts on craigslist with 68,000 miles reasonably priced about $1,000 below blue book. I called the guy a little while ago but since its late i imagine i will hear from him tommarow. It seems you guys have or have had alot of problems with this car so now im having second thoughts. The car is a 2005 cts 2.8 v6 and has a 6 speed manual ... Read More
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CTS 3.6DI Impressions - Part 4
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 15, 2007 7:59:01 AM
• Driving Read Automobile, Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track, USA Today, The New York Times, Forbes and as many blogs as you can find. Generally speaking, the reviews of the car from behind the wheel are all pretty to very, very positive. Some of the reviews gush. I would have to say this is “the best Cadillac ever.” But, I’ve never driven the Supercharged STS-V (I have driven ... Read More
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CTS 3.6DI Impressions - Part 2
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 15, 2007 7:57:02 AM
Impressions of the CTS • Interior Perhaps only Audi, in virtually any class of car that “mere mortals” can afford, produces a better interior than in this new CTS – and, “for the money,” the CTS offers up perhaps the best rendition of the “ideal interior” of any other car in this (ELLPS) or in the next class up (LPS.) This is an aesthetic impression, however. The controls are BMW difficult ... Read More
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CTS 3.6DI Impressions - Part 1
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 15, 2007 7:56:08 AM
Introduction (some not altogether unrelated factoids) • One of our friends sells BMW’s – yet he drives an Audi. He tells us that his dealership sells 40%+ AWD BMW’s, because they can’t get any more than that. • Another friend, our salesperson since the 80’s sells Audis and drives one. • Our Audi dealer is owned by a Cadillac dealer and our Cadillac salesperson has been with the dealership for 14 ... Read More
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My 2008 CTS Test drive (long..part 1)
Written by: sevenfeet0 on Sep 13, 2007 2:13:58 PM
Well, my dealership finally got product in the last several days and it was time to bring my SRX in for service anyway. I was very interested in this car...many of you regulars remember me owning a 2003 CTS LuxSport before trading it for the 2005 SRX when my wife and I had kids. Well a third kid is on the way which means the SRX's days are numbered (it just ... Read More
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Probably doesn't matter, but. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 2, 2007 7:28:23 PM
. . .you can't order a "tarted up" (sport wise) CTS with AWD and a manual transmission. I, begrudgingly, admit that at 27 months, with an automatic (a delightful 6speed Audi A6, MY 2005), I actually believe a "real driver" can actually derive both performance and satisfaction from an automatic equipped car. But, it has taken 27 Audis almost all with stick shifts and 1 without to come to this conclusion. ... Read More
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08 CTS fully loaded is over $50K
Written by: knotem on Jul 23, 2007 10:29:43 AM
You guys misunderstood me, I’m not a Cadillac basher, and I already earned $3,500 credit in my GM MasterCard toward the purchase of a new GM car. If I wasn’t interested in buying the 08 CTS I wouldn’t take the time to calculate how much would cost. Matter of fact I was about to buy 2006 CTS, then I found out that Cadillac was redesigning it. I thought the new model ... Read More
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Re: Ray - CTS/STS [pucks]
Written by: markcincinnati on Jul 3, 2007 5:55:49 PM
I tend to find your prediction tracks with mine. The CTS, regardless of what is done to move the cars out the door, will be in the upper $40's -- Cadillac wants to be the Premium entry level LPS and remain head held high within the LPS class. One way to do this, of course, is to raise the price. The fact, hopefully, that a $47K CTS may be had for ... Read More
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Price continued
Written by: markcincinnati on Jul 2, 2007 7:39:51 PM
I agree that most folks do NOT buy a fully loaded model of their object of desire. My point is that base price is virtually useless in determining the typical price. The apples to apples comparison pretty much eliminates the content for $ discussion and allows us to make a level playing field eval. If the fully loaded CTS compares "favorably" to the fully loaded 3 or G or A4, or ... Read More
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Re: A couple of things... [bingoman]
Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 3, 2007 7:46:21 AM
A new Cadillac every 3-4 years in every garage! Every man a king, every man a king and you can be a millionaire. . . A few years ago, cars changed much more slowly -- other than style -- than they do these days. Perhaps cars will be made to be able to be updated, outfitted with newer technology, THEN those of us who want the new features, functions, performance, safety, ... Read More
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If elected I will not serve. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 28, 2007 5:27:18 AM
. . .here is an explanation of why BMW's (often) are the lowest priced cars when leasing, at least. Note: regardless of the source of the calculation called residual, the residual value of the car at X months in the future has a HUGE impact on the lease payment. Two other factors, of course, are influential and can be, likewise, "sub-vented." On that note, think of sub-venting as "financial support" for ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 9, 2007 2:12:44 PM
For the record: I am VERY IMPRESSED with the new 2008 CTS. I wouldn't even bother posting here and jousting with others here if I thought it wasn't a HUGE move forward for Cadillac, GM and frankly American manufacturing and the American (and perhaps global) customer. One is not able to be driven, today. But, if it were, I would test it IMMEDIATELY not so I could dis it and tell ... Read More
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Re: ... [markcincinnati]
Written by: rockylee on Feb 9, 2007 5:39:41 AM
Mark, Please stop with the hawg wash !!!! You speak so much about generation behind and how the 08' CTS has 2005 content. Please start naming off important features found on the Acura TL, Infiniti G35, BMW 335i, Lexus IS 350, that aren't on the 08' CTS ???? PLEASE I'M ALL EARS.....Hell some of those models I mentioned like the Infiniti G35, 335i, came out in MY 2007. The IS 350 ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 8:31:31 PM
The CTS has been characterized as "last generation." I noted that the CTS has adopted current generation (i.e., 2005 vintage) LPS content. I lamented that the CTS as a 2008 will come to the market with 2005 content. The entire thread of the recent posts jumps between LPS and ELLPS cars for the reason that some folks contend the CTS is or will be with the 2008 car ushered in to ... Read More
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Re: ... [plekto]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 1:54:59 PM
Yes I think they could and hopefully they will, soon. There is no evidence that the upcoming CTS will even be equal to a 2008 BMW 5 series. Now, of course, if we want to compare the 2008 CTS to the 2005 or 2006 5, that is a different animal. ===== Someone wrote here that they could buy a CTS for less than they could lease a 5. I did post ... Read More
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Re: ... [1487]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 11:56:15 AM
The Cadillac STS V6 RWD we had had 18" wheels and was optioned with a sport suspension. Indeed, the test of the two cars I attended pitted a then LY 530 (225HP) with a then CY STS V6 (255HP.) This is the only way the Cadillac was able to beat the 530. Not knowing the day was arguably rigged in Cadillac's favor, I asked my co-driver what we were driving: he ... Read More
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Re: cincinatti [1487]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 6:26:26 AM
I said that the upcoming CTS will rise to be on par with the 2005 versions of the LPS cars. The thread here is that some folks think the CTS will compete against the LPS cars and at present I think it will be classed with the entry level lux perf cars like the 3, A4, etc. If a 2008 CTS was available in 2004 it would have been head and ... Read More
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Re: ... [rockylee]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 8, 2007 6:17:22 AM
I hope you are correct. Again, I am planning on placing the CTS on my list -- but try as it might it is unlikely to show up over on the LPS board here on edmunds. It is unlikely to show up being tested against a BMW 5; yet, if it is, it will be one of those comparos that arise from time to time that tests two vehicles that are ... Read More
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Re: ... [plekto]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 7, 2007 8:40:19 PM
Wow! OK, one thing at a time. Cadillac is NOT Hyundai. Cadillacs are not 80% to 90% of the same car at 2/3 the price. Is a Chrysler 300C AWD with all the toys 80% to 90% of an Audi A8 or a Mercedes S class? Well it is probably 1/2 the price and about the same size. But the 300C, nice as it is, is not in the same automotive ... Read More
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Re: The new CTS. . . [ral1960]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 7, 2007 5:33:36 PM
The roominess is relevant how? There are any number of cars that are roomier than a 5 series, roomier than a CTS and cost a lot less than the new one (apparently.) The CTS may strive to be a luxury performance car -- and lord knows I hope it will live up to what it is apparently going to be marketed as. I will assume that someone looking at a 5 ... Read More
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The new CTS. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 7, 2007 1:49:51 PM
. . .being first (if no one knows or few if any remember, etc) doesn't mean very much any more (if it ever did.) When I read the copy and looked at the pictures of the new CTS (in Motor Trend and the other usual suspects), my first thought was "wow" I actually like the styling. I liked the bumping up in power, the 300 HP option, the 6 speed transmissions ... Read More
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Re: Great interior finally [sammc123]
Written by: readerreader on Jan 23, 2007 1:21:55 PM
Finally! I Cadillac interior that is actually interesting and sophisticated. I'm sorry but Cadillac interiors haven't been anything for quite some time. Too much hard, cheap plastics, poor built quiality, very uninspired desings...I could go on and on. Check out the interior of a 2000 Deville, it's horrible. My friend has a 2005 CTS and the interior is HORRIBLE, very cheap, it's just plain bad. This CTS interior is another story. ... Read More
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Great interior finally
Written by: sammc123 on Jan 22, 2007 5:49:35 PM
Finally! I Cadillac interior that is actually interesting and sophisticated. I'm sorry but Cadillac interiors haven't been anything for quite some time. Too much hard, cheap plastics, poor built quiality, very uninspired desings...I could go on and on. Check out the interior of a 2000 Deville, it's horrible. My friend has a 2005 CTS and the interior is HORRIBLE, very cheap, it's just plain bad. This CTS interior is another story. ... Read More
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New CTS thoughts
Written by: sevenfeet0 on Jan 13, 2007 7:23:05 AM
As some of you know, I used to own a 2003 CTS LuxSport before trading it for the 2005 SRX I own now. (kids happen). I've waited to let the pictures, comments and press releases digest before I chimed in. So here goes. Exterior: The previous car was pretty radical...very in your face. You either liked it or you didn't and Cadillac stuck its neck out on the line that it ... Read More
