What are the most common Cadillac CTS problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013 Cadillac CTS has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run and Disable Airbags (Recall 14V394), Chassis Electronic Module Can Short and Stall the Engine (Recall 14V614). Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Cadillac CTS reliable?

The 2013 Cadillac CTS has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run and Disable Airbags (Recall 14V394) and Chassis Electronic Module Can Short and Stall the Engine (Recall 14V614). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run and Disable Airbags (Recall 14V394)?

On certain 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles, key-ring weight, road conditions or another jarring event can move the ignition switch out of Run, turn off the engine and prevent airbag deployment in a crash. Severity: high.

What is the 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS Chassis Electronic Module Can Short and Stall the Engine (Recall 14V614)?

On certain 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles, internal contamination in the chassis electronic module can cause an electrical short and stall the engine. Severity: high.

2013 Cadillac CTS Problems: 2 Known Issues

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NHTSA Recalls10 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Campaign #14V39400002/07/2014

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, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

Campaign #14V61400001/10/2014

SUSPENSION:REAR

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 NUTS MAY ALLOW THE NUT(S) TO LOOSEN. IF A NUT SUFFICIENTLY LOOSENS, THE TOE LINK COULD SEPARATE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. OWNERS MAY HEAR A METALLIC CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THAT MAY WARN OF A LOOSENING NUT.

Campaign #11V08900011/02/2011

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 NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Campaign #10V41400013/09/2010

AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.

Campaign #14V34100019/06/2014

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