Rear end noise is NOT normal, neither is the tranny not going into first. It is picky but anyone should be able to get it in first with min effort.
Read the sticky about rear end noise. It is common to have the rear end whine/howl, especially if you have the old part number. If you can hear it above one of the first radio settings, then it is bad. If you have to concentrate on hearing it then it is probably good.
Check out Cadillacfaq.com also.
If you search rear end noise, you'll be up all night reading through all of the posts.
Where do you live? Some field service reps are pitiful. Start pressuring Cadillac to fix it. Chances are it will only get worst.
Read the sticky about rear end noise. It is common to have the rear end whine/howl, especially if you have the old part number. If you can hear it above one of the first radio settings, then it is bad. If you have to concentrate on hearing it then it is probably good.
Check out Cadillacfaq.com also.
If you search rear end noise, you'll be up all night reading through all of the posts.
Where do you live? Some field service reps are pitiful. Start pressuring Cadillac to fix it. Chances are it will only get worst.