2003 Cadillac CTS steering problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Cadillac CTS — 9% 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
“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.
Related recalls
- SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT…Campaign 03V115000 · Mar 24, 2003
Steering problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 7 | 27% |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 CTS | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 CTS | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 CTS | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 CTS | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 CTS | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 CTS | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 CTS | 4 | 1% |
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.