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What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between owners who have experienced significant reliability problems and those who have not. Positive feedback centers on the vehicle's distinctive and attractive coupe design, which re
Best version
The 2016 model year is consistently noted as the superior version. Improvements over earlier years include better performance, a newer infotainment system with Apple CarPlay (and updatable to Android Auto), and the availability of a Sport p
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 2 | unknown or other |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2014 · electronic stability control (esc)campaign 14V144000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may inhib
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
Specifications
Generation
1.4 (237 Hp) Hybrid CVT
From 2014-2016
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