2003 Cadillac CTS service brakes problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Cadillac CTS — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Everything was really grate no problems. My brakes sounds like there is LOTS of AIR Coming from somewhere. My key ignition sometimes want turn over or easy to come out. Than the car started running hot. I've had it looked at Few times and can't seem to fix the problem. I've even brought a new…”
filed Apr 9, 2023
“There is a open recall effecting this year & make although my vin says there's no recalls on my cts. I had both front brake hose assemblies fail while driving. Luckily we didn't wreck. I've since had both repaired. Curious as to know why car was not listed with open recall.”
filed Jul 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC…Campaign 10V105000 · Mar 17, 2010
Service Brakes problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 CTS | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 CTS | 7 | 15% |
| 2014 CTS | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 CTS | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 CTS | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 CTS | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 CTS | 8 | 5% |
| 2008 CTS | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 CTS | 36 | 17% |
| 2006 CTS | 40 | 15% |
| 2005 CTS | 22 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.