2003 Cadillac CTS brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 49 complaints for the 2003 Cadillac CTS, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The consumer stopped at a red light, when the light turned green he proceeded and began to skid on unseen ice and hit a utility pole. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated that none of the safety features worked, and they are as followed: air bags, ABS brakes, traction control, and the additional winter driving mode from skid. Scc
At highway speeds while driving straight stability system engages when applying the brakes. It only feels like there is brakes on the left side, pulling the vehicle violently to the left.. Dealer fixed the vehicle, replaced sensor in steering wheel part # 26059045.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac CTS
- Engine 62 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Stability control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints