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Problems with 2005 Cadillac CTS VISIBILITY

On average, the 2005 Cadillac CTS starts to “feel” problems with the VISIBILITY and its various aspects after 40 000 miles.

Components Affected by VISIBILITY Issues

We have classified the 1 complaints from 2005 Cadillac CTS about VISIBILITY into the following categories.

WINDSHIELD 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1

Recently reported VISIBILITY problems on 2005 Cadillac CTS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. the contact stated that when the windshield wipers were activated, the fluid would continue to spray independently without pressing the button for the fluid to discharge. also, the contact stated that the fluid would spew out even when the windshield wipers were not in use. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was not available.

Rear window shattered without provocation on 2005 cadillac cts. dealer would not repair under warranty services and did not investigate. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 cadillac cts. while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear wheels locked up without warning. the vehicle came to a screeching halt. the vehicle restarted eventually, but would not move forward. the vehicle had to be towed. the ecm was replaced approximately seven hours prior to the failure. the current mileage was 31,175 and failure mileage was 31,152. updated 03-18-08 *bf the battery was replaced, the side mirrors were inoperative and the struts were worn.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, there was a reflection of the sun on the windshield from the dashboard. this only occurred while facing the sun directly. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who recommended that the manufacturer be contacted. the manufacturer was not notified.

Dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. the check coolant light and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the dealership determined the radiator was damage and attempted to repair the radiator four times. the first three repairs performed by the dealer in an attempt to repair the radiator were unavailable. the fourth time, the dealership determined the problem was with the water pump and the water pump was replaced. the fuel pump was also found to be defective and was replaced. the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard prior to the fuel pump problems. the drive shaft was defective causing the vehicle to become inoperative. the crs light illuminated in the vehicle. there was an unknown part replaced to repair the crs light. the driver's power window worked intermittently making a grinding noise and the dealer repaired the window. the wiring was in backwards on the passenger seat causing only half of the seat to move. the dealership corrected the wiring to repair the seat.

Events leading to failure: no abuse, no tire burning. vehicle used for commuting and job related purposes. problems & resolutions: 7/11/2005 7/18/2005 problem shifting - dealer could not verify sunroof rattling - dealer could not verify right-rear sail panel broken - warranty repaired pixels burn on nav screen - nav unit replaced wheels scratched - dealer paid for repair front panel loose - replaced loose panel 7/25/2005 7/27/2005 left-rear panel broken - warranty repaired competition mode not working - warranty repaired dash panel loose - warranty repaired 8/22/2005 8/24/2005 wheel hop - service bulletin warranty repair hard to put in reverse - dealer says normal grinding when shifting - aligned exhaust system sunroof rattle - dealer could not verify sunroof material loose - warranty repaired 10/19/2005 10/23/2005 fuel gauge malfunction - warranty repaired 11/21/2005 11/23/2005 sunroof rattle - dealer could not verify drivetrain rough - dealer could not verify clunk when shifting - dealer could not verify car pulls to the right - tires bald @ 9000 miles battery failure - warranty repaired grinding in 5th gear - dealer could not verify 11/29/2005 12/1/2005 rattle from rear - warranty repair suspension right-rear panel broken - warranty repair; dealer warned this would not be covered under warranty anymore as "someone" is braking the panels on purpose 2/6/2006 2/8/2006 clunk from rear - dealer replaced differential/drivetrain unit under warranty. 5th gear sometimes hits reverse - could not verify grinding noise in reverse - dealer forgot to check unit won't play cds - replaced navigation/radio 2/15/2005 2/17/2006 grinding noise in reverse - dealer replaced transmission under warranty; area rep advised they will not replace future failures. competition mode not working - warranty repaired. *nm

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