DRIVERS REAR VIEW MIRROR WILL NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION WHEN SWITCHING BACK TO PARK OR DRIVE. MIRROR CREEPS UPWARDS AND HAS TO BE MANUALLY ADJUSTED TO PROPER POSITION. DEALER HAS WORKED ON THIS PROBLEM NO LESS THAN 5 TIMES AND SAYS THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING ELSE. *TR
2008 cadillac CTS visibility problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
I WAS DRIVING MY CTS CADILLAC WHEN WITH NO WARNING I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, I PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT IT WAS I SAW THAT MY REAR WINDOW HAD SHATTERED NOTHING HAD HIT MY WINDOW I DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY CAN NOT REPAIR IT WITH OUT HAVING ME PAY FOR THE COST. I WENT ONLINE AND SEARCHED AND FOUND THAT THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT HAD HAPPENED BEFORE ON GM MODELS AND WAS LI…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2008 cadillac CTS?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility 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 $350 for visibility 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 visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility 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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