Used 2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Can't change headlights without taking off bumper.
Spinner , Edison, NJ, 05/06/2022
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Note that the cost of changing a headlight gotten costly. $300.00 per one. Why isn't that in your reviews when trying to make a decision.
Great car, until it wasn't
Betsy E., Ann Arbor, MI, 01/19/2018
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought this beautiful car with low miles (6,000 at two years old) and drove it on a long commute for a couple of years. Really enjoyed it, with the exception of the front seats being not as comfortable as they should be. All was well until I neared 100,000 miles, and then....engine issues. Leaking gasket and two quarts oil down when it shouldn't be. Pinion leak (AWD) too. Dealer wanted $2,000 for both repairs. Took it to a great local mechanic who said he had a 2009 CTS on the hoist to replace an engine, which he said he sees too frequently for this model and year. Having previously only leased cars, I'd hoped to drive this beauty for another few years. But, looks like I'll be in for some big bills unless I trade it in. Will miss driving a Cadillac.
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I expected more from GM/Cadillac
Former CTS Owner, Puyallup, WA, 10/07/2018
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
We bought a new CTS in 2009 fully loaded with AWD. The car was beautiful inside and out and rather pricey also. From the beginning there was issues with water in the trunk lid after it rained or when the car was washed and also an electrical issue when the right blinker was on, the left turn signal would come on and vice a versa, the Cadillac dealer was able take care of. The car had regular oil changes with full synthetic and general maintenance when needed. It was a great car until 73k miles when there was some “missing” in the engine when going up hills at about 52 mph. The car went into a Cadillac dealer and what was thought to be a plugged fuel injector. After 4 returned visits the dealer decides a piston needed to be replaced! WHAT! It was over $2,000.00 for that visit for major engine issue to a vehicle with relatively low miles. Fast forward to 78k miles without any issues, no warning, leakages or dash lights while driving highway speed there is a sudden screeching scream and thumping coming from the car. I immediately pulled over to the shoulder and put it in park which would not stop the car from rolling. The car had to be towed to the Cadillac dealer which they determined a few days later the transmission has totally gone out on it. Their explanation was it was caused to “mechanical failure”. The Cadillac dealer nor GM would back up their product. The dealer offered to take it as a trade for a new Cadillac, no way. Several thousand dollars later, the transmission was rebuilt at my expense. Two weeks after getting the car back with a rebuilt trans the throttle went out ($600). A few months later the tracing sensor went out. After that was replaced the car started leaking radiator fluid and need 2 water pumps replaced at the tune of almost $1,000. This was enough within a few months and less than 80k miles on the vehicle. I recently traded the CTS in on a brand-new foreign made vehicle not a GM product. GM did not back up their product and have not earned my business. For the price and the Cadillac name, I expected more.
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JohnC, 07/31/2010
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my first upscale car, and I've not been disappointed. Great look & feel inside & out, superior driving experience (even with base 3.6 engine). Bold exterior design and black cherry color has drawn lots of compliments. Mileage is about as expected, 17-19 mpg in mostly city driving. Seems pretty good to me for an AWD car. Like one other reviewer, I had major transmission problem about 3 mos into ownership, which eventually required total replacement and about 2 wks in the dealership. However, dealer handled great, provided free loaner CTS for the entire time, so what's to complain about? No problems since. Overall a great vehicle and certainly the best car I've ever owned.
Beautiful looking - but has issues
Pat dp, 05/14/2010
Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
gas guzzler; squealing brakes; oil consumption problem; rumbling in engine when climbing hills; replacement of brake brackets and pad at 4500 miles! Nothing but problems. Shorted out wire; car broke down within 12 hrs. of pick from dealership; had to be flat-bedded back - a big red flag from day one! Gorgeous looking car but many problems! Hard to believe that there is no "low engine" light on the dash board - what were these engineers thinking?