Consumer Complaint Detail

CADILLAC / CTS / 2005

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005009962 Incident Date: Feb, 13 2005
Consumer's City: MARKED TREE Consumer's State: AR
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: CTS Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G6DP567550 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 17 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 07 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The consumer was on the road, when suddenly smoke started to come from the front of the vehicle. the consumer made contact with " on star". and was told not to continue driving the vehicle. the consumer made it to a parking lot where a tow truck was sent to retrieve it. after the dealer serviced the vehicle the consumer was told that pine cones were found and that is what started the fire. the consumer stated there are no pine cones near the home or where the vehicle had been previously. *jb fire originated from the exhaust. the post oxygen sensor burned. the post oxygen sensor was replaced on the passenger side. the transmission heat shield was damaged and was replaced as well. *sc *jb