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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G6DM57N430••••••2003 Cadillac CTS
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2003 Cadillac CTS build (28 vs 15).
28on this build
252on the model
17builds in total
4involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 6Service Brakes 5Engine And Engine Cooling 4Air Bags 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashMar 2016
The contact owned a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled and abruptly shut down. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck, shoulder, and head injuries that…
Power TraincrashAug 2013
The contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. While parked, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a dumpster. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
EnginefireMar 2006
The contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine compartment emitted smoke. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the valve cover gasket would have to be…
Air BagscrashJul 2004
While making a left turn consumer's vehicle collided with an 18 wheeler. Upon impact none of the 6 air bags deployed. Driver sustained several bruises
Service BrakescrashDec 2002
The consumer stopped at a red light, when the light turned green he proceeded and began to skid on unseen ice and hit a utility pole. The vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated that none of the safety features worked, and they are as followed: air bags, ABS brakes, traction…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G6DM57N430134909 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.