CAR CONSUMED SO MUCH OIL THAT TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS CAUSED TIMING CHAINS ISSUES THAT CAUSED CAR TO STOP RUNNING. *TR
2007 cadillac CTS powertrain problems
severe 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
2007 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION WITH REBUILT TORQUE INSTALLED AND WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN JERKING AND HESITATING, WHILE DRIVING. *JB
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON I64 IN VIRGINIA WHEN GEARS LOCKED UP AND LOST ALL ACCELERATION. PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND COULD SMELL A BURNING SENSATION, CAR THEN WOULD NOT MOVE. BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP AND WHEN CAR ATTEMPTED TO BE MOVED FOR A TOW, ENTIRE BACK END RATTLED AND GRINDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS ONLY 15K MILES, DEALER REPORTED THAT IT WAS AN "E…
CADILLAC 2007 CTS - PURCHASED JULY 14 2007, 14 MILES ON CAR - MIDDLE AUG 07 1,500 MILES BAD EVAPORATOR COIL REPLACED- END OF OCT 07 LEAK IN BACK RIGHT SEAL BOOT - REPAIRED BY DEALER - NOVEMBER 23RD COMPLETE DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AT 15 MILES PER HOUR - WE WERE ON VACATION IN BRANSON MISSOURI, 4 HOURS FROM HOME - CAR TOWED TO SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI TO THOMPSON'S CADILLAC - THOMPSON CADILLAC GAVE U…
THE SELLER LIED ABOUT EVERYTHING! THE FIRST QUESTION I ASKED WAS IF THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. HE BRAGGED ABOUT BEING A MECHANIC, AND DOING ALL THE WORK ON THE CAR, SO EVERYTHING IN THE CAR IS IN, "TIP TOP SHAPE." HE REPLIED, "NO, NEVER!" HE DID NOT ALLOW US TO RIDE THE CAR ON THE INTERSTATE BEFORE THE PURCHASE, CLAIMING IT WAS ILLEGAL. 10 MINS AFTER LEAVING THE CAR LOT, THE CAR CUTS OFF AND IS U…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 cadillac CTS?
It's a meaningful issue. 28 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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