DOT is finally investigating the differential problem with CTS and CTS-Vs
11-14-2007, 09:05 AM
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The clunk is the bushing on the front of the carrier- They'll pop a new one in there and you're good. It's not a safety issue, you're not going to die and the sky is not falling. I promise.
Yet another example of the Internet creating hysteria.
Yet another example of the Internet creating hysteria.
11-14-2007, 05:28 PM
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sounds like its time for me to get a new bushing to, does the BMR pinion support stop them from going bad??
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11-15-2007, 08:05 AM
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No- there's been plenty of people with BMR or KARS kits that still need the bushing replaced. Neither of those kits will keep the rear from breaking at the dragstrip, either. Their sole purpose is to eliminate wheel hop.
11-29-2007, 12:29 PM
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diff well add me to the list of total failure on an 05 cts v i was out for a drive last night and i came a cross an intercetion and shifted to second and bam i was going nowhere fast then came the smoke and nasty smell of burning gear oil 
the nearest caddy dealership is 90 miles from me... it was put on a flat bed and delievered to the dealership last night... how long does it normally take to have this work done trhough a dealership????
the nearest caddy dealership is 90 miles from me... it was put on a flat bed and delievered to the dealership last night... how long does it normally take to have this work done trhough a dealership????
11-29-2007, 12:45 PM
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Probably about 2 months cause you will go thru a bunch of hassle of how it is your fault and that they wont cover it.
We arent supposed to drive our cars....
Hopefully i am wrong, but depending on the dealer/service writer, it may be a while. Just copy lots of website pages that talk about failures and give them the print offs of the investigation stuff and hopefully they will take care of you..
It sucks when we have a complete warrenty on a car and they wont cover the thing when it is a stock vehicle....
We arent supposed to drive our cars....
Hopefully i am wrong, but depending on the dealer/service writer, it may be a while. Just copy lots of website pages that talk about failures and give them the print offs of the investigation stuff and hopefully they will take care of you..
It sucks when we have a complete warrenty on a car and they wont cover the thing when it is a stock vehicle....
12-03-2007, 08:57 PM
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Boooooooooo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my dealer ordered my new rear diff and it was placed on back order now im stuck with this damn srx rental even longer..... i want my v back..... well i just wanted to whine a little thanks for listening guys lol
Pete
now im stuck with this damn srx rental even longer..... i want my v back..... well i just wanted to whine a little thanks for listening guys lolPete
12-04-2007, 10:26 AM
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WOW so they are going to fix it for you.. At least they are doing that.
You dont like the Srx? I love mine. I put all stsV stuff on it, motor, rims, brakes, steering wheel, dash ect. . Everything bolts right up to them.
Nothing like All wheel drive 4.4L with boost caddy. It fells just like a ctsv.. Still havent had any drive train issues with the srx either.... 
You dont like the Srx? I love mine. I put all stsV stuff on it, motor, rims, brakes, steering wheel, dash ect. . Everything bolts right up to them.
Nothing like All wheel drive 4.4L with boost caddy. It fells just like a ctsv.. Still havent had any drive train issues with the srx either....
12-04-2007, 08:35 PM
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yea actually yesterday they call me saying that the parts are on backorder and today they call me leave me a message and say its done lol that some cool stuff there.. the srx is a base model and it just aint no v, well if it was like yours then i would probably like it i would like to see some pics of your srx.. i like the styling but the suspension and power arnt the best...
i would like to see some pics of your srx.. i like the styling but the suspension and power arnt the best...
12-13-2007, 08:23 AM
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Count me in as of last week i was pulling up an onramp past a car and hit third gear then came a pop the rear tires backscratched and then a good two hundred yard free roll accross three lanes of traffic in a 60mph zone with no acceleration power and no cell phone. thank god im the only black V in asheville my freinds spotted me and turned around. My local dealership said it was owner abuse and they would not cover under warranty. i called cadillac and supposedly an area rep is comming to check it out but that is probably his response as well.
12-14-2007, 06:22 PM
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so come ti find out they had all the parts on order to build the diff and that was what was on backorder, come to find out they sent a complete brand new unit and they replaced the whole thing... they covered it all no questions asked...
12-16-2007, 09:52 PM
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i have a question??? when i got my diff replaced i asked if it was an upgraded diff. they told me it is an upgraded diff and better than the 2005 diff.. is this true or are they just blowing smoke????
12-18-2007, 02:37 PM
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In 2006, Caddy upgraded the diff and half-shafts.
You probably received such, as this is the only unit in stock.
Your half-shafts were probably not replaced, unless there was a problem with them.
2006 unit should last unless you plan on visiting Mod Hell.
12-18-2007, 10:16 PM
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well for now i think the cai and the cat back is going to be all the mods on the v i have decided to dedicate the extra cash to my 1968 firebird that i have been working on for way too long but i know that i will still throw money at it now and then... i cant leave anything alone lol
but i know that i will still throw money at it now and then... i cant leave anything alone lol
01-06-2008, 07:40 PM
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i wish i would have known this i bought a 04 cts-v in november and blew the rear end out the next week. The car was under 50,000 miles but cadillac said they would not fix it because im the second owner and its a performace car!
01-07-2008, 08:59 PM
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clunking what ended up making that clunking sound? i have a 04 doin the samething.
01-22-2008, 08:12 PM
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So you are saying the 06/07 shouldn't have a problem?? I want to buy a 05 before the engine swap to 6.0 (based on previous information). I guess I will make sure the diff was replaced before I purchased. Thanks for the info...
01-23-2008, 09:02 PM
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I'm the second owner of mine and had the rear end replaced under warranty. You should have raised some hell about that. The factory warranty is transferable so you should have been covered.