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Cadillac CTS
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CTS

CoupePetrol (Gasoline)41 versionsOwner report
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649Hp

Power

3.7s

0–100 km/h

322km/h

Top speed

13.8L/100

Fuel (combined)

Typical asking price (US)$10,979–$17,080median $13,995 · 45 live listings · 2008–2019

What owners say

Overview

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and specific powertrain. The third-generation CTS (2014-2019) and its high-performance variants (CTS-V, V-Sport) receive significant praise for their handling dynamics, competitive performance, and value proposition when comp

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Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
YearComplaintsRecallsMost-reported area
2016614electrical system
20142827power train
20111082air bags
201013air bags
20081752electrical system
20042296power train
20033214electrical system

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Recall notices28 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls

2016 · seats:front assembly:seat heater/coolercampaign 18V595000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

2016 · steering:electric power assist systemcampaign 19V086000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

2016 · steering:electric power assist systemcampaign 25V175000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

2016 · air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator modulecampaign 26V329000

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.

2014 · seats:front assembly:seat heater/coolercampaign 18V595000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

2014 · visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motorcampaign 14V253000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and nee

2014 · seatscampaign 14V446000

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 Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may

2014 · power train:automatic transmissioncampaign 14V338000

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 June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmis

2014 · electrical system:ignitioncampaign 14V394000

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 t

2014 · electrical systemcampaign 14V614000

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 electr

2014 · power train:driveline:differential unitcampaign 20V038000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture.

2011 · air bagscampaign 14V341000

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.

2011 · electrical system:ignitioncampaign 14V394000

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 t

2010 · electrical system:ignitioncampaign 14V394000

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 t

2010 · suspension:rearcampaign 11V089000

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 IN

13 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.

Specifications

Generation

Version

V 6.2 V8 (649 Hp) Automatic

From 2016-2019

Power649 Hp
Torque855 Nm
0–100 km/h3.7 sec
Top speed322 km/h
Fuel consumption13.8 L/100 km
DriveRear wheel drive
Transmission8 gears, automatic transmission
Engine6.2 L
AspirationSupercharger, Intercooler
Cylinders8
Seats5 seats
Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)
Body typeSedan

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BrandCadillac
Versions catalogued41
Body typesCoupe, Sedan
Owner reportAvailable

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