https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Cadillac CTS. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:47:03 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#recall-26V329000-cadillac-cadillac-cts-2016 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#recall-26V329000-cadillac-cadillac-cts-2015 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2174574 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2014 Cadillac CTS has been making what sounded like road noise. After another person road in my car that was not in it daily like I was, they told me how loud it really was. After further investigation, my rear differential has gone out at only 80,000 miles. It’s impossible to drive due to the extreme safety concerns for not only myself but other drivers on the turnpikes and highways. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2170436 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2170437 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2166154 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Front subframe crack around lower control arm bushing area. Common problem that’s going to end up killing someone when it completely separates https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2164100 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V038000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy could not be performed because the transmission and axle had failed and required repair and replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2159986 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? These components failing subjects the driver and surroundings to a stalled car that may not start again. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent servic https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2159176 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The airbag warning light appeared 45 days ago. I immediately took my 2017 Cadillac to the dealer (Sewell Cadillac of Houston). The vehicle is covered under a Sewell Extended warranty until 2028. The dealer performed troubleshooting and determined that the passenger seat sensors/module (part # 84567224 ) was defective. The Inspector for the Sewell Extended warranty confirmed that the replacement w https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2159177 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The airbag warning light appeared 45 days ago. I immediately took my 2017 Cadillac to the dealer (Sewell Cadillac of Houston). The vehicle is covered under a Sewell Extended warranty until 2028. The dealer performed troubleshooting and determined that the passenger seat sensors/module (part # 84567224 ) was defective. The Inspector for the Sewell Extended warranty confirmed that the replacement w https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2155449 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V175000 (STEERING); however, the VI https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2151261 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The power steering went out on the vehicle. I was not driving at the time. There was a recall on these vehicles pertaining to the EPS module. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2149953 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Steering wheel turns but no steering at wheels ,steering wheel just spins https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2143440 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store and was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The contact stated that upon cleaning the catalytic converter and driving for 50 miles, the warning light turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manuf https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2142451 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving 40-43 MPH, a bicyclist suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact veered away from the bicyclist, causing the vehicle to crash into a utility pole. The utility pole was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy, and the contact hit the chest and head against the steering wheel. The contact immediately went to the h https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2133963 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint against Wagner Cadillac in Tyler, Texas, regarding mishandled recall service that resulted in severe damage to my 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport (3.6 Twin-Turbo). Timeline of Events: Wagner Cadillac performed Recall #N192279370 (rear differential). At the time, only the differential code was present. Their own multipoint inspection showed no issues with the cooling or transmiss https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2133964 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am filing a complaint against Wagner Cadillac in Tyler, Texas, regarding mishandled recall service that resulted in severe damage to my 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport (3.6 Twin-Turbo). Timeline of Events: Wagner Cadillac performed Recall #N192279370 (rear differential). At the time, only the differential code was present. Their own multipoint inspection showed no issues with the cooling or transmiss https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2132330 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Cadillac CUE screen cracks and becomes unresponsive. When driving this is effecting anything related to system including navigation, radio, hvac, phone and all other functions creating a distraction to the driver that could lead to an accident. This is not the first time that this has happened to me and I’ve noticed that each time the issue is created is during hot days in southern states. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2132334 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this vehicle is certified preowned Cadillac and during the warranty time I had a transmission issue that was causing the transmission to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and at highway speeds, it would start jerking nonstop. I took it to the dealer and as per a service bulletin, they flushed the transmission fluid and replaced the transmission fluid. This was only a temporary fi https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2132335 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased this vehicle is certified preowned Cadillac and during the warranty time I had a transmission issue that was causing the transmission to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and at highway speeds, it would start jerking nonstop. I took it to the dealer and as per a service bulletin, they flushed the transmission fluid and replaced the transmission fluid. This was only a temporary fi https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2130623 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brakes failed. This happened at low speed and control was kept of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was seen the flexible brake line connecting the driver's side brake caliper had separated at the point it transitions from rubber to metal. It happened immediately after turning right at a stop light and there was no warning. The design of the transition meant that there was no leak of fluid (warnin https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2127252 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT OnStar is unable to communicate with my vehicle. When I bought the car 2 years ago, it connected fine. Not OnStar is unable to ping my car. Appears the. Module goes out on a lot of cars since I was told it is on back order and not sure if that was the true peoblem https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2125998 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT own a 2014 Cadillac CTS (VIN: [XXX] ) that was serviced under GM Recall N192279370 for rear axle differential seizing. On [XXX], the dealership replaced the rear differential carrier assembly and performed the required hydraulic system bleed. At intake, their own multi-point inspection documented no issues with the transmission, radiator, or cooling system. Immediately after the recall repair, my https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2113851 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the water pump was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who dete https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2113852 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the water pump was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who dete https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2113853 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the water pump was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who dete https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2110712 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact exited the highway and drove to the nearest mechanic shop at a gas station. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear differential was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact related the fa https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2109280 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I began hearing a “hum” when driving my vehicle and dismissed it thinking it was the type of low profile, no flat tires. After a getting new tires, brakes, brake pads, and control arms, we still heard the “hum” and it continued to get louder. We took the car to 4 different places where they all stated the rear differential is the problem. I never had a service engine light come on. We found out t https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2109393 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown I have been driving my car for 2 years now. For about the last year the steering in has been handling horrible and I have checked all parts every think is in good condition. I have read online it's a common problem and I see it as a safety concern especially since it's recalled on the same vehicle different vin. So when driving down the highway it's hard to stay centered and the car pulls https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-cts#complaint-2109394 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown I have been driving my car for 2 years now. For about the last year the steering in has been handling horrible and I have checked all parts every think is in good condition. I have read online it's a common problem and I see it as a safety concern especially since it's recalled on the same vehicle different vin. So when driving down the highway it's hard to stay centered and the car pulls