2008 Cadillac CTS Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 8% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,700 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving and heading on a curve I didn't see that it was 25 MPH and I was going about 45 and I brake and I slid, hit a tree about three fists thick slide on my drivers side which is completely smushed in and rolled over and fell straight into a ditch up side down.”
NHTSA complaint #10554089, filed 2013-11, 58,700 miles“Purchased vehicle in 2/08; 12/10/08 - noticed car was wet in floorboards and ceiling; since 12/08, dealership has attempted to repair vehicle 4 times; car is still leaking; dealership replaced several parts and called a specialists to try to solve the problem; dealership admits they cannot correct the problem; the manufacturer has offered a trade option to me with me paying money out of pocket; at the present time, I am unsure what the amount will be, but any amount is not acceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10295063, filed 2009-12, 21,374 miles“Trunk lid will not open with remote device or by depressing the drivers door trunk release. You can hear the trunk latch engaging but will not release. Attempted to open via the back seat pass thru by pulling on the emergency trunk release handle and this failed as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10545491, filed 2013-09, 58,000 miles“The brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal. The driver can hit them both at the same time. The defect caused one accident and I have had the same experience without an accident on several other occasions. Gm has refused to do anything and has refused to put its refusal in writing.”
NHTSA complaint #10245580, filed 2008-10, 3,000 miles“2008 Cadillac CTS..gas pedal is to close too brake pedal. It is very easy to hit both pedals at the same time. No accidents with the vehicle at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10269301, filed 2009-05, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 8 | 12% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 | 14 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 8% |
| 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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