The driver airbag sensor shorted out two months after I purchased the car used. After being "repaired" it continues to short.
The water pump went out. I had it towed in only then to find out it had been recalled.
The gasket seals leaked. I had it serviced. Two day later, I was back because it continued to leak and smoke. The third time, the dealership kept it the whole day (work day).
One week after repairs to the gasket seals, my service engine light is back on. There were no engine problems noted on my diagnostic when I left from the last repair.
When this car is problem free, which is averaging about 1 week per month, it runs like a dream. It's powerful, comfortable, and handles like a true sports car. Unfortunately, I don't get much of a chance to enjoy those aspects.
It sounds like you just had bad luck. I've had this car for 90,000 miles and it runs like brand new. the thing wrong with it is that the headlight is out. I also had some problems with the lighters, but that's not a problem for someone who knows a thing or two about cars.
You do know it's the consumer's responsibility to get recall work done before the part actually goes bad, right? Can't really blame cadillac for your stupidity on that one.
The Trick with successfully running an older luxury Barge, is to either turn wenches yourself, or do as I have done. That is find yourself a good local Shade Tree Mechanic who thinks he knows everything and will work for his Beer Money, every street has one.
Sounds like some of you just got lucky! I agree with the first person! When the car isn't showing a warning light of some kind, and I have to take it to my mechanic, (who has custody of the thing more than I do), it is a good running car. But... I can't remember too many times when I haven't had a light or something on it. The sun roof opens and closes at will, (two different mechanics can't find a problem), the radio quit working, (that was a sensor), motor quit working while I was driving, (another sensor), gaskets leaked, radiator had to be replaced, transmission wouldn't unlock from park, now I need a whole new computer for it! At the cost of $1,397.26! just for the part!I've put two sets of brakes on it, it overheats when the ac is on if driving in town or up a hill, it leaks going through car washes, and I'm sure there have been more, but I can't remember all the problems. That's more than any of the other cars I've had total. And most of them had 100,000 miles on them when I bought them! This is more than a maintenance issue. Maintenance is changing the oil and stuff like that. I had a repair man here one day fixing my oven and he asked about my car. He too, has one and he has problems with is temp. control. Another person I know has issues with her transmission! I don't know one person who has the same car that hasn't had issues! Never again will I buy a cadillac. You can't depend on the car or the dealer!
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