2008 Cadillac CTS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 7% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“My steering wheel locks up at low speeds. I can turn right the steering wheel feel like it is locked up. Then I would apply the brakes an turn the opposite direction it will release the steering wheel. Today both side at locking up. I will take it to moore Cadillac on monday jan. 30th, 2017. I have had my mechanic already looked at it. He stated it is a safety issue. He also told me 2 incidents happen in massachusetts please contact me to help with the right course of action I would need to take please. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947873, filed 2017-01, 142,000 miles“Service power steering message comes up on drivers info system and steering gets very hard. Last time it happened I was pulling into a parking space, the steering got very tight and the warning chime went off. I had to hit the brakes or risk hitting a parked car. I took the car to my mechanic who scanned the system and reset it. 2 days later it did the same thing again as I was going around a corner at about 20 MPH. I am taking the car to the dealer but when I do take the car in, I'm told that I need to trade it.”
NHTSA complaint #11019772, filed 2017-08, 130,000 miles“While trying to park, the steering wheel becomes stiff. I took it to the dealer to correct problem and it cost me $2,558.35 to replace steering pump and to get a wheel alignment. A week later I had to take the car back to the dealer for noises after applying the brakes and they had to replace both control arms and stabilizer links to correct problem. That job cost me $1,362.93. In april 2013, my front passenger door handle didn't open from the outside. The dealer had to replace the inside door handle housing split, trim pad and handle housing. This job cost me $1,376.99. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533143, filed 2013-08, 122,538 miles“Power steering sluggish and monitoring message came on on turns around 20 MPH & above. Took to dealer and they are needing to replace the whole system. Is this a known , but not communicated issue”
NHTSA complaint #11014281, filed 2017-08, 69,000 miles“While in the process of making a slow speed <10 MPH right hand turn the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle engine did not stall nor lose electrical power and no icons appeared on dash display to indicate a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415300, filed 2011-07, 38,485 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 30% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 28 | 9% |
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 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 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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