Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Cadillac CTS, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2019
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2003 Cadillac CTS - 182 complaints in its first 8 years (313 to date)
- 2006 Cadillac CTS - 177 complaints in its first 8 years (269 to date)
- 2005 Cadillac CTS - 157 complaints in its first 8 years (277 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2016 Cadillac CTS - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (31 to date)
- 2017 Cadillac CTS - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (27 to date)
- 2015 Cadillac CTS - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (48 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac CTS | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 Cadillac CTS | 27 | 26 | 2 |
| 2016 Cadillac CTS | 31 | 26 | 4 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS | 48 | 39 | 3 |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS | 146 | 118 | 6 |
| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 73 | 64 | 2 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 65 | 54 | 2 |
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 101 | 83 | 2 |
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 67 | 48 | 3 |
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 167 | 117 | 5 |
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 175 | 115 | 2 |
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 217 | 147 | 6 |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 269 | 177 | 6 |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 277 | 157 | 6 |
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 224 | 137 | 6 |
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 313 | 182 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | 2015-2016 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. |
| 25V175000 | 2016-2018 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 19V086000 | 2016-2018 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. |
| 18V595000 | 2014-2016 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. |
| 15V358000 | 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. |
| 14V614000 | 2013-2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave,... |
| 14V542000 | 2004-2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles... |
| 14V446000 | 2014 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet... |
| 14V394000 | 2003-2014 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition... |
| 14V341000 | 2011 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. |
| 14V338000 | 2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured... |
| 14V253000 | 2014 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. |
| 11V536000 | 2012 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. |
| 11V089000 | 2009-2010 | Suspension | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A WAX COATING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK JAM... |
| 10V644000 | 2005-2007 | Air Bags | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH REPEATED FLEXING OF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM... |
| 10V414000 | 2009-2010 | Equipment | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD... |
| 10V240000 | 2008-2009 | Electrical System | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE,... |
| 10V105000 | 2003-2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS,... |
| 08V582000 | 2009 | Air Bags | GM IS RECALLING 12,662 MY 2009 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 07V589000 | 2005-2007 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK. |
| 07V468000 | 2007 | Structure | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 06V020000 | 2005-2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. |
| 05V024000 | 2004 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG AND/OR ROOF-MOUNTED... |
| 04V273000 | 2004 | Steering | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. |
| 03V346000 | 2004 | Seats | CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 03V250000 | 2003 | Equipment | CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 03V115000 | 2003 | Steering | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOLT MAY BE LOOSE. |