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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
2003 CADILLAC Vehicles

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CADILLAC: CTS

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STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 CADILLAC: CTS Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
CTS 3.2 6 Auto(L5) R 18 26
CTS 3.2 6 Manual(M5) R 19 26


Recall Information for
2003 CADILLAC: CTS Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentSTEERING
Description of DefectSOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequences of DefectAN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT COULD LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT AND ENSURE THAT IT IS TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 03017.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description of DefectCERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, ¿CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.¿ THE OWNER¿S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequences of DefectTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Corrective ActionOWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER¿S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 03039.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).










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