2003 Cadillac CTS Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,240 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway at about 40 MPH, the drivers side front tire blew out. Upon inspection of the tire, there was no hole or damage to the tread area but there was a hole in the outer side wall. It did not appear that the side wall hit anything. The consumer did not remember hitting anything. The consumer did not lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle remained stable. The only indication the tire blew out was a vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #10028748, filed 2003-08, 1,200 miles“Vehicle commenced to fish tail while driving 65 MPH. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and they were unable to locate the cause of the problem. Dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10097599, filed 2004-10, 23,000 miles“Problems with PSI for vehicle tire equipment. . The consumer stated the outdoor sticker on the vehicle stated for 17 inch tires, they should be inflated to 30 PSI, however the GM shop manual stated the tires should be inflated to 35 PSI. Gm informed the consumer to check with his local dealer to find out the correct tire pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10042640, filed 2003-10“Owner felt vibration through the steering wheel, and took the vehicle into the dealership. To his surprise, Cadillac was replacing all four of the tires due to sidewalls coming apart on the inside. They were a little vague with their response, so the owner has concerns regarding this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10031469, filed 2003-07“Tires needed replacement at 30,000 miles due to wear and poor condition. The tires came with the new vehicle. I had previous;ly requested the dealer at about 24,000 miles to check the tires because of steering vibration and aberrent sounds from the wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10060159, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac CTS
56 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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