The back wheels wont spin. Car was stuck in snow and i wa...


The back wheels wont spin. Car was stuck in snow and i was hitting gas and the back wheels stopped moving. What could be wrong Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption? And how does the vehicl...

The back wheels wont spin. Car was stuck in snow and i was hitting gas and the back wheels stopped moving. What could be wrong Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption? And how does the vehicle start—same as usual? Same as usual Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Cadillac cts 2012. And yes fuel consumption is more Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your CTS yourself? What have you tried so far? Its being towed to a shop Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? The whole rear axle was just fixed from a accident

Automotive Expert
Do you notice any whistle noise from the rear as you drive?

The car os stuck in snow and back wheels stopped movingI was hitting the gas trying to get pushed out an they stopped
Automotive Expert
That could be your rear end itself, when is worn it will star to whistle and it eventually it will jam, but also if was bend due to an accident that could happen too

Why are the wheels not turning can that be fixed. And fuel consumption is very highCould it be the tie rod or could the brakes and rotors ne locked an stuck cus its 9 degrees out
Automotive Expert
If both of your calipers are jammed that can course the wheels not to move too!

Can those be un jammed
Automotive Expert
Did they replace the entire differential when the accident happened?If the calipers are jammed they need to be replaced!

Is that expensive to replace
Automotive Expert
I will guess some where between $400 to $500 if they have to replace the entire brake system! But please be sure is that before replacing!

But could it be possible maybe the gear shifter needs replaced like its not telling the wheels to move
Automotive Expert
Unless the transmission failed I don’t think that’s your problem!

The engine all sounds as normal
Automotive Expert
My best advice is to have your rear differential checked first!

Whats that
Automotive Expert
Where the rear axle is located at

OkIt had a weird smell when trying to get unstuck
Automotive Expert
Have that check first before doing anything with the brakes!

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