2008 Cadillac CTS Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 4% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Randomly when I go to start my vehicle it won't start but the battery is good,which leaves me stranded ....and also randomly while driving the traction control lights up saying traction control off along with every light in the dash displayed and making the chiming sound.it reduces the engine power suddenly while at a high speed causing me to swerve in freeway traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10966434, filed 2017-03, 82,000 miles“I was driving in a parking garage so my speed was about 5-10mph when the whole system shut down. The car stopped moving and all of the system warnings popped off (ABS, stabiltrack,engine). The car would not turn back on. I had it towed to the shop where I was told that it was an electrical problem. The PCM was replaced and I was told that the problem was fixed. Cost was approx $200. After the original system shut down, I was driving on an exit ramp to the interstate when once again the whole system shut down. All of the system warnings popped up and the car would not turn back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712327, filed 2015-04, 74,000 miles“My car has been in the shop due to engine issues, now that engine is replaced I'm seeing stabilitrak, service AC, and brake assist lights appear. Also when driving the speedometer is not engaged and car won't shift gears. Codes will not appear when hooked up to diagnostic reader and their is moisture that gets inside my car through the sunroof.”
NHTSA complaint #11061954, filed 2018-01“On the morning of december 27, 2011 the stability trac system light came on indicating that it had failed. The car did not react properly and the steering wheel was uncontrollable leading to an accident. The car did a 360 and hit a guard rail. The stabilitrac was repaired just a month prior at a Cadillac dealership, but still operated incorrectly. This incident put my life at danger and has caused me to believe that the stabilitrac system was not fixed properly at all. A certified mechanic has taken a look at the car and confirmed that the stabilitrac system was dysfunctional. …”
NHTSA complaint #10442437, filed 2012-01Related service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac CTS
39 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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