mild83

Cts-V owners, please step inside...
I'm thinking about picking up a cts-v and was wondering what are some common issues are to look for. I've heard the rear ends on the 04/05 were problematic, but rectified in the 06/07. The problem is that the 06/07 are substantially more expensive in my recent searches. Looking for current/previous owners info.

bigti99a

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check the part number of the rear. many are upgraded under warranty.

chopperman69

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I just picked up a really clean '06 with 36,500 miles and the only issues it had was a bad clutch position sensor and the motor mounts are leaking. The LS2 uses a little oil between oil changes but that appears to be pretty common for these.

01_SuperSlow

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Many 04-05 V's have the newer generation diffs, my 05 does.

mild83

Did GM do a recall? If so, is there somewhere I could verify if it had been done?

Any other issues I should look for? I've found what seem to be several decent deals, mostly on 04/05s. Lower mileage is a big thing for me and I'm trying to stay under $17k. Will be kept stock, outside of possibly headers and maybe cam in the way future, but even that is doubtful.

CTSVBiggie

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I know a well kept 06 for sale. cammed. clean as hell. But its on hold until the shutdown ends.

CTSVBiggie

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but mines more like $23k. just hit 57k. EPS cam. Kooks headers coated. Two sets of wheels. Brand new in box LS7 clutch kit, stock one is still holding too good to replace it.

MIAdragon

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Ive got a 65K mile black on black for sale. I can ship as well.

http://www.need2speed.com/vb_forums/...ad.php?t=93353

a little flexible on the price.

Forcfed93

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Aside from the rears, they're pretty solid. The LS6/T56 is just as strong as any other LS car. Look for mods done on the rear, like an antihop kit, pinion brace, bushings, etc. Make sure the Nav works, DVD works.

Plan on doing all kinds of Revshift bushings in the rear. Listen for dieseling upon shut down. Could be a sign of bad motor mounts, or worn out dual mass flywheel, or both.

mild83

Can't see it without creating username/password.

Thanks for all of the info, gents.

MIAdragon

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NoChrome

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The radiators tend to leak. I've had one crack just under the top port, and another leak around the seam at the bottom.

mild83

Sorry man, I can't see it on IE, Chrome, or on my iPhone. Is it listed on here?

isis

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Is this really common? I used to see aluminum rad threads here a lot but most have died down. Anyone know if it's a hotter climate problem or just plastic end tanks or something? Just curious. I'm in pa and super low miles but still figuring out what to look for

I can't see anything either

NoChrome

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I don't know if the climate affects it, (I've been in the Mojave desert & Phoenix) the new radiator had 4k miles on it and is seeping slowly but surely. The first one was the end cap cracking, now it's where the cap and the core meet. I know it's fairly common, it may not get posted about any more because of all the solutions.

MIAdragon

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No, but I will do it now. I will PM you the link.

Grifter

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If you get a VIN to a car that you are interested in you can PM me it and I can look up any dealership work that was done to the vehicle.

MIAdragon

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Here is the link here sorry about that. https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-c...l#post17756166

Wound-for-Sound

I just bought one friday. Best purchase I've ever made...I absolutely love it...I'm known to buy and sell a ton of vehicles but this one will take one hell of a wad of cash...Mine had all the goodies as far as rear end bushings, motor/tranny bushings, and all the anti-hop and pinion braces. Along with a fresh motor with cam/heads/headers...and a new tranny.

tim0shel

Wow where did you find this one lol. Sounds like a heck of a deal!!