general problems of the 2013 Cadillac CTS

Driving to work on very busy highway. The engine light and service battery charging system came on, then went to battery saver almost instantly. Radio cut off, heat cutt off and the car cut off in the middle of the highway before I could safely get over. This caused me to fear for my life as the cars behind me barely had time to stop. A hair probably could not have fit between us. I did eventually safely get off the highway, had the car towed to a service center. There was 14 different codes. (low voltage, engine running lean, low voltage and more. Battery was checked and was 95 %, alternator fine. Was told it was the ecm. After looking on google some sites say there is a recall for 2013 Cts some say there is not. There are multiple complaints on this issue and it is not safe. I called Cadillac gave my VIN number and was told there was not a recall. Cadillac/GMC really need to issue a recall before something tragic happens, as it almost was me. Thank god that it wasn't.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated the transmission fluid would leak and the vehicle would stall when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid was significantly low and was refilled. The contact stated the vehicle was driven home where on arrival the transmission fluid was depleted again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be shifted into reverse and had difficulty stopping. The vehicle was taken to capitol Cadillac where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective due to a leak and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the remedy would be at his expense. The contact stated that he was never notified by the dealer of any transmission issues, even though the manual stated that they were supposed to check. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

The car hesatates like it wants to cut off popping in the front end trottle body stable link the motor mount was broke they just fixed it. Cant beleive a 2013 needs these things already have been to cad 5 times and they claim they cant find the problem. Im very disappointed in this.

At 27k miles our 2013 Cts premium model developed a unique natural characteristic, the front wheels bind when turning. This natural characteristic is labeled as (stick/ slip) when making a right hand turn out onto a busy road I was almost broadsided by an oncoming dump truck and car. I pulled out onto the road and the car began to (stick and slip) hindering its forward movement. Had the left lane not been open for the oncoming traffic to swerve around me, I probably would not be writing this. The certified service tech at the dealership said the front wheels were binding. Gm engineers said,” it is the natural characteristics of the car. The car is performing to gm standards. I was handed a NHTSA id #10043010 bulletin which specifically stated which cars and what suspension and tires could experience this. It also states this stick and slip condition would be noticed when the car steering is at full lock. No one makes a turn onto a road at full lock. My suspension is a fe5 with goodyear eagle rs tires . This suspension and tire combo is not part of this bulletin. If this is the natural characteristics of the car then why did it appear around 27k?? I believe this condition is very dangerous in spite of what gm claims. We are afraid to drive the car but have no choice because we can't afford to take a loss and purchase another model.

My 2013 Cts has had a number of prior issues but at this time, I started the car, got into traffic and the vehicle just stopped running. It everything quit. I had no power to steering, brakes, lights. I coasted partway into a parking space I=on the side of the road but did not have enough momentum to fully pull into the space as I was headed up a slight incline. I was stuck with my rear end in traffic and no ability to move. I turned off the car and restarted and it started up. This is not the first issue as about half dozen times the car has refused to engage when I have turned the key. Nothing happens. No battery sound, nothing. I have called onstar several times to get confirmation of issues and they have not been able to detect an issue. I feel my life is at risk as well as others of the public and Cadillac customer service has just told me since there is no proof this happens and they cannot reconstruct it happening they cannot buy back the car. Already the motor fan had to be replaced, it has rolled back 4-5 feet while in drive it has refused to move when in drive, I put it back in neutral, back to drive and the transmission gave a huge clunk and it drove forward. The vehicle locked me in. I could not pull up the locks, could not open with the clicker, would not open with the window down and pulling on the exterior handle. I had to climb out the passenger side door. The car was giving off a raw gas smell when idling in the am. This may have been fixed as it has not done it lately. They must think I ahve nothing better to do than make up complaints about their product.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact was concerned of the vehicle being unable to change gears and the potential of the vehicle stalling intermittently. The manufacturer was unable to confirm if the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system: ignition). The dealer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the technician could not diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufactured was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 400.

Unintended acceleration; vehicle accelerated backing out of driveway after placed in reverse without stepping on accelerator; brakes would not stop vehicle; vehicle collided into neighbor's truck which was parked across the street. The driver and passenger sustained neck and back injuries.

Extreme lose steering, way to lose cant feel the road, also the transmission is not shifting right it has a delay then shifts very hard. The car is very hard to drive.