2008 Cadillac CTS service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 Cadillac CTS — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was pulled over by the Police because my 2008 Cadillac CTS license plate lights were not working and my rear brake lights were not working. These light failures were caused by a known design flaw with the wiring harness in the trunk lid near the right trunk lid hinge in where the wires inside the…”
filed Feb 15, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While driving various speeds, the stability system warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to stop immediately when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to cadillac of arlington (located at 2001 n collins st. Arlington, tx…”
filed Jun 2, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2007 CTS | 36 | 17% |
| 2006 CTS | 40 | 15% |
| 2005 CTS | 22 | 8% |
| 2004 CTS | 21 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.