33k miles and look what happens!!!

LJ hit it on the head. It was the hub/bearing or something to that extent. My dad didn't know the whole lingo.



They replaced it and couldn't get it aligned because the other side was bent in result. Well, new rear end now :) all on Caddy's dime. And!



We got an Escalade for 3 days to toot around in :)
 
ehh, any car can have a problem. with the internet, you often only hear about the bad stuff, an not the trouble-free good stuff. glad to hear the dealer fixed it right, and gave you a good loaner as well. I have had some pretty crappy loaner cars before.
 
The Escalade was fun while it lasted. Very quick, might I add, too.



Caddy is fixed with an ENTIRE new rear end. :)
 
Did you have this recall done?



Product Safety - Lower Control Arm Washer #04043 - (Aug 18, 2004)

04043 - Lower Control Arm Washer

2004 Cadillac CTS, SRX, XLR



Condition

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2004 Cadillac CTS, SRX and XLR, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Washers that are used along with nuts to attach the lower control arms were made of the wrong steel material. These washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, making it possible for the control arm to separate. If this were to occur on the front of the vehicle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the affected wheel could tilt outward, creating a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and turn it in the direction of the affected corner. The driver could maintain some steering control with the unaffected wheel, but the vehicle control would be diminished. If the separation occurs at the rear of the vehicle (XLR and Corvette only), it could cause unexpected right or left lateral forces at the rear of the vehicle. Although steering of the front wheels would be unaffected, control of vehicle direction would be impaired.



Front or rear control arm separation may also reduce brake system performance and increase stopping distance.



If these events occur and the driver is unable to react in time, a crash could occur.



Correction

Dealers are to install a new nut and washer, and if required, replace the ball stud and/or steering knuckle.



Vehicles Involved

Involved are certain 2004 model year Cadillac CTS, SRX, XLR and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:



Year.......Division...........Model...........From ...........Through



2004.......Cadillac...........CTS..........4014876 0........40183479

2004.......Cadillac...........SRX..........4014876 2........40183477

2004.......Cadillac...........XLR...........456017 54.......45603310







Important

Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]



Important

Less than 1% of the population is expected to require replacement of the lower control arm and knuckle.
 
splattj said:
Did you have this recall done?



Product Safety - Lower Control Arm Washer #04043 - (Aug 18, 2004)

04043 - Lower Control Arm Washer

2004 Cadillac CTS, SRX, XLR



Condition

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2004 Cadillac CTS, SRX and XLR, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. Washers that are used along with nuts to attach the lower control arms were made of the wrong steel material. These washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, making it possible for the control arm to separate. If this were to occur on the front of the vehicle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the affected wheel could tilt outward, creating a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and turn it in the direction of the affected corner. The driver could maintain some steering control with the unaffected wheel, but the vehicle control would be diminished. If the separation occurs at the rear of the vehicle (XLR and Corvette only), it could cause unexpected right or left lateral forces at the rear of the vehicle. Although steering of the front wheels would be unaffected, control of vehicle direction would be impaired.



Front or rear control arm separation may also reduce brake system performance and increase stopping distance.



If these events occur and the driver is unable to react in time, a crash could occur.



Correction

Dealers are to install a new nut and washer, and if required, replace the ball stud and/or steering knuckle.



Vehicles Involved

Involved are certain 2004 model year Cadillac CTS, SRX, XLR and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:



Year.......Division...........Model...........From ...........Through



2004.......Cadillac...........CTS..........4014876 0........40183479

2004.......Cadillac...........SRX..........4014876 2........40183477

2004.......Cadillac...........XLR...........456017 54.......45603310







Important

Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]



Important

Less than 1% of the population is expected to require replacement of the lower control arm and knuckle.
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Wow! That's it. I'll have to forward that to my dad. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
 
armoredsaintt said:
wow the CTS has 4 wheel steering like the GMCs Hydrasteer system :D
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Quadra-Steer....and my mom's Quadra-Steering Silverado is in the background... :lol



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