# \#cadillac

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## [Shop didn't put the lug nuts back on a wheel after rotating them](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-didnt-put-the-lug-nuts-back-on-a-wheel-after-rotating-them/206258)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shop-didnt-put-the-lug-nuts-back-on-a-wheel-after-rotating-them/206258 "2026-09-23T10:59:46Z")

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‘I went in for a simple oil change and tire rotation on my 2024 CADALLIC CT5. THEY FORGOT TO PUT MY BOLTS BACK ON MY TIRE!!! I drove 3 min down the road and my tire came off!!’ from Nextdoor. Posted a picture. Thi…

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## [Occasionally cranks but won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasionally-cranks-but-won-t-start/201381)

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**Author:** [@eflynt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eflynt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/occasionally-cranks-but-won-t-start/201381 "2025-08-09T15:30:35Z")

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Very weird, intermittent issue. Twice now, 4 months apart, after driving a short distance then leaving the car for a few hours, it refuses to start. Pressing ignition leads to long crank and either no start, or a weak, s…

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## [1991 Cadillac Eldorado - Starts then dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-cadillac-eldorado-starts-then-dies/200596)

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**Author:** [@Ryan29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan29)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-cadillac-eldorado-starts-then-dies/200596 "2025-06-22T14:33:47Z")

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My caddy starts up then dies its says cautiously theft issue starting disabled

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## [2016 Cadillac SRX - How much to pay for an oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-how-much-to-pay-for-an-oil-change/200576)

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**Author:** [@Mainerussell12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mainerussell12)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-srx-how-much-to-pay-for-an-oil-change/200576 "2025-06-15T17:42:43Z")

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How much is an oil change

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## [2014 Cadillac SRX - Can't turn stuff off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-cant-turn-stuff-off/200394)

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**Author:** [@Michaelb32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michaelb32)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-srx-cant-turn-stuff-off/200394 "2025-05-24T00:07:29Z")

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Windshield wipers, heater , light all running at the same time and could not turn off

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## [Mechanic destryoed my engine tuning a DOD delete that he performed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-destryoed-my-engine-tuning-a-dod-delete-that-he-performed/199880)

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**Author:** [@wesp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wesp)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-destryoed-my-engine-tuning-a-dod-delete-that-he-performed/199880 "2025-04-24T17:23:05Z")

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I sent my escalade to a mechanic to address lifter failure on cylinder 4. He suggested a dod delete kit… long story short, I took his advice and went that route. He replaced the entire top end! Cam, heads, everything. Wh…

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## [GM "Customer Satisfaction Program" Recall of 3.6L V6 Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806)

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**Author:** [@CT4111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CT4111)\
**Replies:** 54\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-customer-satisfaction-program-recall-of-3-6l-v6-engine/62806 "2025-02-14T20:04:23Z")

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I just got a "Customer Satisfaction Program" letter from GM stating that GM's 3.6 liter V6 (the engine used in the Camaro, Saturn Outlook, LaCrosse, Cadillac CTS, and several other cars) is showing premature wear of th…

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## [2015 Cadillac ATS - AC blows hot - It was not Cue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132)

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**Author:** [@juanpagan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/juanpagan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-cadillac-ats-ac-blows-hot-it-was-not-cue/196132 "2024-09-09T22:08:56Z")

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AC blowing hot air. I had a compressor replacement and fully checked whole system. Worked for a few months and did it again. Then I replaced the cue system but it keeps the same.

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## [Oil in oil pan and engine, car violently thrusts forward& backwards while driving with a burning smell and smoke?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-oil-pan-and-engine-car-violently-thrusts-forward-backwards-while-driving-with-a-burning-smell-and-smoke/195535)

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**Author:** [@sophia\_190820](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sophia_190820)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-in-oil-pan-and-engine-car-violently-thrusts-forward-backwards-while-driving-with-a-burning-smell-and-smoke/195535 "2024-08-03T13:59:48Z")

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I bought a car from Carmax in June of 2022 and the day I drove off the lot and about 10 minutes off the lot, the car started thrusting violently while driving as well as smelling like something was burning. I called Carm…

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## [2008 Cadillac CTS - ABS module issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-abs-module-issues/194899)

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**Author:** [@HenryMGoodman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HenryMGoodman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-cadillac-cts-abs-module-issues/194899 "2024-05-14T20:46:04Z")

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My 2008 cts Cadillac Is Experiencing ABS Sensor Problems I Was Lucky Enough to Get The Exact Part For My Vehicle And The Expert Working On It Is Having Problems Programming THE ABC Module Any Takers to Resolv…

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## [2017 Cadillac CT6 - Battery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-ct6-battery-issue/194822)

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**Author:** [@christian007](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christian007)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-ct6-battery-issue/194822 "2024-05-02T22:33:35Z")

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new battery no power to car after 12 hours

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## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Frozen parking brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-frozen-parking-brake/194192)

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**Author:** [@Bronzestar1968](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bronzestar1968)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-frozen-parking-brake/194192 "2024-01-18T22:40:28Z")

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The parking brake on my 2016 Escalade will not release. Is there a way of fixing it without costing me a fortune. In addition I have found the problem is with many Escalades. Is the dealer responsible for fixing it?

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## [2007 Cadillac STS - Sticky shifter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-sticky-shifter/193943)

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**Author:** [@Jimbyers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jimbyers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-sts-sticky-shifter/193943 "2023-12-01T21:50:04Z")

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Shifter handle sticks in park.

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## [Cadillac Escalade IQ](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-escalade-iq/192191)

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**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 6:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cadillac-escalade-iq/192191 "2023-08-10T06:06:50Z")

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Cadillac just announced the latest in wretched excess: the Escalade IQ. It’s an EV with 750 hp motors and is reported to go about 450 miles between charges. Same format as the ICE Escalade with 3 rows in a SUV but has a …

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## [2002 Cadillac CTS - Head gasket made me swear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-cts-head-gasket-made-me-swear/191704)

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**Author:** [@232ss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/232ss)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-cts-head-gasket-made-me-swear/191704 "2023-07-16T22:15:17Z")

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It was spitting white smoke from the exhaust pipe and there was a head gasket leaking and I was like WHAT THE #$!@!!

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## [1999 Cadillac DeVille - I need a new button](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cadillac-deville-i-need-a-new-button/191578)

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**Author:** [@EarvinHaynes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarvinHaynes)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-cadillac-deville-i-need-a-new-button/191578 "2023-07-10T17:10:37Z")

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In need of a replacement hazardous warning button ( red or tan color )…

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## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Stiff ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179)

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**Author:** [@CharlesStebbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesStebbins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179 "2023-06-19T00:29:57Z")

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Suspension seems VERY Stiff-ride is very rough

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## [2007 Cadillac DTS - Cigarette lighter is broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-cigarette-lighter-is-broken/190992)

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**Author:** [@chonkyfire420](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chonkyfire420)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-cigarette-lighter-is-broken/190992 "2023-06-05T21:59:23Z")

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Car cigarette lighter in front and rear inop. I checked the fuses under the hood and back seat, both appear to be good. Any suggestions?

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## [2002 Cadillac DeVille #1681509253-water pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-1681509253-water-pump/190102)

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**Author:** [@CodyEdgar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CodyEdgar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-1681509253-water-pump/190102 "2023-04-15T20:56:01Z")

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just replace water pump flush cooling system and refilled with antifreeze 50/50 mix specified for deville and clean purge valve out and replace thermostat still no flow of cooling system and not to mention replace overfl…

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## [2002 Cadillac DeVille - Dead electronics](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-dead-electronics/189989)

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**Author:** [@deville24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/deville24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-deville-dead-electronics/189989 "2023-04-07T23:27:30Z")

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, no interior lite, gas lid, truck lid buttons do not work ,windows head lites, do not work, car would not turn on unless use battery charger

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## [2002 Cadillac Escalade - Turn signals only work when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-escalade-turn-signals-only-work-when-warm/189836)

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**Author:** [@Randymontgomery](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Randymontgomery)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-cadillac-escalade-turn-signals-only-work-when-warm/189836 "2023-03-30T23:42:45Z")

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Turn signals won’t work at all until my truck warms up

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## [Is it possible to restore a car that's been sitting for 10 years?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-restore-a-car-thats-been-sitting-for-10-years/180183)

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**Author:** [@okok144](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okok144)\
**Replies:** 85\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-possible-to-restore-a-car-thats-been-sitting-for-10-years/180183 "2023-03-16T00:29:29Z")

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Hey, first post here. Neighbor has a 80’s Seville that has been parked outside for around 10 years. I was looking to get a project car to learn how to work on, would this car be a good idea or no? I have done oil changes…

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## [2023 Cadillac CTS Coupe - binding in 4WD](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-cts-coupe-binding-in-4wd/186933)

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**Author:** [@Frankk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frankk1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-cadillac-cts-coupe-binding-in-4wd/186933 "2023-03-03T16:54:12Z")

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2013 cts 4 binding like a truck in 4 wheel drive !

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## [2016 Cadillac XTS - Cuetastrophe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cuetastrophe/189340)

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**Author:** [@Donovan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Donovan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cuetastrophe/189340 "2023-02-27T15:44:16Z")

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2016 Cadillac XTS CUE system malfunctioning. Screen freezes in various states; fails to respond to touch commands; assumes strange confirgurations with repeated lines showing duplicate radio stations. I have tried hard…

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## [2007 Cadillac DTS - What's up with the T/C warning?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-whats-up-with-the-t-c-warning/189333)

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**Author:** [@PaulBurnett19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulBurnett19)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-cadillac-dts-whats-up-with-the-t-c-warning/189333 "2023-02-27T15:42:45Z")

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The T/C light is on on the dash. Is the T/C engaged, disengaged or faulty. How does this function?

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## [2016 Cadillac Escalade - Rattles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-rattles/189154)

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**Author:** [@glenn33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glenn33)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-rattles/189154 "2023-02-18T00:08:31Z")

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2016 Escalade has bad rattle. Cadillac says the front struts are bad ($2700 to fix) and the 2nd row captain seats both have broken frames ($2500 a piece to fix). Very seldom does anyone sit in back and I do not drive on …

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## [1990 Cadillac Brougham - Transmission issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-brougham-transmission-issues/189065)

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**Author:** [@CBass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CBass)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-cadillac-brougham-transmission-issues/189065 "2023-02-11T00:46:58Z")

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Doesn’t shift into. 2/3 gear with a sound

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## [2006 Cadillac STS - Stuck in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-sts-stuck-in-park/189015)

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**Author:** [@Ray00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray00)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-cadillac-sts-stuck-in-park/189015 "2023-02-08T21:14:20Z")

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2006 Cadillac STS four door, 6 cylinder, keyless entry will not start. Transmission gear is stuck in Park and will not move. Now the battery is dead because the dashboard lights go on and would not go out. I had it tow…

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## [2014 Cadillac XTS - fair price](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-fair-price/180158)

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**Author:** [@Jerry54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jerry54)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-cadillac-xts-fair-price/180158 "2023-01-18T23:17:26Z")

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I have a 2014 Cadilac XTS V sport My left brake light went out . I took it to the dealer and they said they would have to change the whole tail light assembly at a cost of $870.00 After a veterans discount. ??? Doesn…

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## [2020 Cadillac CT6 - Infotainment issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-ct6-infotainment-issue/188360)

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**Author:** [@LynnBFahnestock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LynnBFahnestock)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2023, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-ct6-infotainment-issue/188360 "2023-01-08T20:51:14Z")

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Navigation SD Card message. No SD card error. NAV sd card is not functioning properly. What is the problem? The card or the reader?

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