2003 Cadillac CTS steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 28 complaints for the 2003 Cadillac CTS, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on the freeway consumer heard a noise under the vehicle. Consumer tried to control the vehicle and it began to swerve. While trying to keep it under control, vehicle flipped over, and the air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle was totaled. The consumer believes the steering shaft bolt became loose and caused the accident.
I am and have been experiencing numerous failures with my vehicle. I have contacted GM numerous times beginning approximately a few months after I purchased the vehicle to inform them that the vehicle is defective, only to be told my vehicle is out of warranty, so they refuse to fix it or give my one that is not defective. My vehicle is still defective to this date.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac CTS
- Engine 62 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Stability control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints