172-POINT INSPECTION

Each Certified Pre-Owned Cadillac comes with the full assurance that it meets Cadillac's stringent standards for mechanical condition and appearance—standards set with Cadillac's 172-Point Inspection and Reconditioning process. You should have full confidence that each vehicle receives a comprehensive check of vehicle systems and equipment, including:

• An under-hood inspection
• An under-vehicle inspection
• Exterior and interior inspection
• All scheduled maintenance performed
• A road test
• A vehicle history report

 

INVESTIGATE VEHICLE HISTORY

1.    Confirm vehicle is still covered by its original factory warranty

2.    Owner’s manual/warranty booklet present

3.    Review GM vehicle history

4.    Examine the vehicle history report

5.    Scan for vehicle trouble codes

6.    Insure the vehicle is free of any aftermarket modifications like body/chassis lift kits, engine performance chips

7.     Validate the vehicle is a good candidate to be certified

MAINTENANCE

8.    Engine oil and filter

9.    Inspect/check air filter, cabin filter, hoses/clamps, drive/serpentine belt, wiper blades (front/back)

10.    Battery status

11.    Clean battery cables

12.    Secure battery cable connections

13.     Power steering fluid

14.    Transmission fluid

15.    Windshield fluid

16.    Engine coolant

17.    Brake fluid

CHECK TIRES AND BRAKE PADS

18.    Right-front tire tread depth and brake pad thickness

19.    Right-rear tire tread depth and brake pad thickness

20.     Left-front tire tread depth and brake pad thickness

21.    Left-rear tire tread depth and brake pad thickness

22.    Tire manufacturer and brand

23.    Tire size/specifications

DETAILING

24.    Carpet/seat cushions

25.    Headliner/dash pad

26.    Interior trim panels

27.    All glass surfaces

28.    Trunk compartment/spare cover

29.    Instrument panel/cover/pad

30.    Storage compartments/ashtray

31.    Remove foreign odors

32.    Wash or wax

33.    Reasonably free of dents

34.    Remove road tar/oil/stains

35.    Tires/wheels free of brake dust

36.    Reconditioning surface chips/scratches

ROAD TEST

37.    Start-up

38.    Idle quality

39.    Sound quality

40.    Service/warning lights

41.    Acceleration

42.    Shift interlock

43.    Shifting 1st-2nd-3rd…OD

44.    Manual

45.    AWD/2WD/4WD

46.    Alignment/drift

47.    Vibration

48.    Squeaks/rattles

49.    Wind noise

50.    Anti-lock brakes

51.    Smooth stop

52.    Steering wheel centered

53.    Ease of turning

54.    Steering wheel alignment

55.    Air conditioning

56.    Heat

57.    Fan/speeds

58.    Defrost

59.    Rear defrost

60.    Vent controls

61.    Recirculation

62.    Climate control

63.    Wipers (front/rear)

64.    Odometer

65.    Speedometer

66.    Turn signals/hazards

67.    Mirrors/defrost

68.    Cruise/resume

69.    Traction control

70.    Dash panel gauges/compass

FUNCTIONAL

71.    OnStar equipped

72.    Air bags (all)

73.    Parking brake

74.    Convertible top

75.    Weather stripping

76.    Door child safety locks

77.    Fuel door and cap

78.    Spare tire/jack/tools

79.    Trunk release button

80.    Alarm/theft deterrent

81.    Seat belts/retractors

82.    Auxiliary/cigarette outlet

83.    Key FOB/keys/remote start

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

84.    Brake system

85.    Cooling system

86.    Ignition system

87.    AC compressor

88.    Vacuum system

89.    Serpentine/belts

90.    Fuel system

91.    Power steering system

92.    Check for proper labels/decals

UNDER VEHICLE

93.    Visual inspection clean, no leaks

94.    Calipers

95.    Rotors/drums

96.    Hydraulic lines

97.    Parking brake cable

98.    Control arms

99.    Springs/sway bars

100.    Shock absorbers/struts/air suspension

101.    Gear/rack and pinion

102.    Engine/transmission mounts

103.    CV joints/boots

104.    Axles/differentials

105.    Driveshaft/universal joints

106.    Frame

107.    Tow hooks

108.    Exhaust system

109.    Wheel lugs (all)

110.    Fuel tank

INTERIOR

111.    Interior/ambient

112.    Visor/map/dome

113.    Instrument cluster/dash

114.    Rear compartment/cargo/storage net

115.    Driver seating

116.    Passenger seating

117.    Rear seating

118.    Third-row seating

119.    Lumbar (all)

120.    Headrests (all)

121.    Heated/cooling seats

122.    Seat adjustment power/manual

123.    Door/trim (all)

124.    Floor mats

125.    Headliner

126.    Sill plate/kick panel

127.    Overhead console

128.    Steering wheel, (overall condition)

129.    Horn

130.    Touch controls

131.    Tilt/telescoping

132.    Audio controls

133.    Radio AM/FM/XM (if equipped)

134.    CD/cassette

135.    Speakers (all)

136.    Sync system (reset)

137.    Navigation system/disc

138.    DVD player/headsets

139.    Antenna

140.    Trunk release

141.    Gas cover release

142.    Power sunroof

143.    Dash controls/driver information center

144.    Clock (check/reset)

145.    Sun visor/vanity mirrors

146.    Cargo area/trunk

147.    Accessory power outlets

148.    Map pockets/storage

EXTERIOR

149.    Windshield, side (all), rear/sunroof, all other

150.    Headlamps

151.    High beams

152.    Parking

153.    Fog

154.    Turn signals

155.    Hazards

156.    Side marker

157.    License plate

158.    Back-up/reverse

159.    Brake lights

160.    Daytime running lights

161.    Bumper front/rear

162.    Grill/hood/trunk/roof

163.    Emblems/name plates

164.    Bed liner (trucks only)

165.    Mirrors

166.    Left-front fender

167.    Left-doors

168.    Left-rear fender

169.    Right-front fender

170.    Right doors

171.    Right-rear fender

172.    Wheels/covers/center caps