2003 Cadillac CTS electronic stability control (esc) problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2003 Cadillac CTS — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving 70+mph on freeway in fast lane. Car stop accerlating and no rpm the steeling wheel then locked on me while in the fast lane on freeway. I immediately pulled over restarted the car and was able to move safely off freeway.”
filed Oct 8, 2018
“While driving at a steady speed and for no apparent reason, the stability system engaged, I was unable to control vehicle, could not engage brakes, vehicle began losing power & stalled in freeway traffic. Lastly, the brakes vibrate and the car's valve cover gaskets are made of plastic which may…”
filed Oct 5, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 CTS | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 CTS | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 CTS | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 CTS | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 CTS | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 CTS | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 CTS | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 CTS | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 CTS | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 CTS | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 CTS | 4 | 2% |
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.