There have been 24 safety recalls for the Cadillac CTS. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Cadillac CTS.
a loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Cadillac ATS, 2018 Cadillac ATS, 2016 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Cadillac CTS, 2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, 2018 Chevrolet Corvette |
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Cadillac ATS, 2015 Cadillac CTS |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ats and cts vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Buick Enclave, 2013 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2013 Cadillac Escalade, 2014 Cadillac Escalade, 2013 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2014 Chevrolet Express, 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, 2014 Chevrolet Suburban, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2014 Chevrolet Traverse, 2014 GMC Acadia, 2014 GMC Savana, 2014 GMC Sierra, 2013 GMC Yukon, 2014 GMC Yukon, 2013 GMC Yukon Xl, 2014 GMC Yukon Xl |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS, 2006 Cadillac CTS, 2007 Cadillac CTS, 2006 Cadillac STS, 2007 Cadillac STS |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac cts-v vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac sts-v vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2014 Buick Encore, 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac ELR, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2014 Chevrolet SS, 2014 GMC Sierra, 2015 GMC Sierra |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac CTS, 2005 Cadillac CTS, 2006 Cadillac CTS, 2007 Cadillac CTS, 2008 Cadillac CTS, 2009 Cadillac CTS, 2010 Cadillac CTS, 2011 Cadillac CTS, 2012 Cadillac CTS, 2013 Cadillac CTS, 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2004 Cadillac SRX, 2005 Cadillac SRX, 2006 Cadillac SRX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Cadillac CTS |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'park' position, the transmission may not be in 'park. ' if the vehicle is not in the 'park' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac ATS, 2014 Cadillac CTS |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Cadillac CTS |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in a loss of ability to brake and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Cadillac CTS |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 Cadillac cts vehicles manufactured from October 21, 2011, through October 26, 2011. These vehicles may have a condition in which the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut may not be torqued to the proper specification.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 20, 2025 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 934 |
| Jun. 9, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2,163 |
| Oct. 1, 2014 | Electrical System | 106,307 |
| Sep. 9, 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 10,005 |
| Jul. 23, 2014 | Seats | 124,007 |
| Jul. 2, 2014 | Electrical System:ignition | 554,328 |
| Jun. 19, 2014 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 16,932 |
| Jun. 19, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 90,750 |
| May. 15, 2014 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring | 19,225 |
| Nov. 2, 2011 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 674 |
| Feb. 11, 2011 | Suspension:rear | 44,147 |
| Dec. 17, 2010 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 95,927 |
| Sep. 13, 2010 | Equipment | 20,224 |
| Jun. 4, 2010 | Electrical System | 1,365,070 |
| Mar. 17, 2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 139,131 |
| Nov. 5, 2008 | Air Bags:frontal | 12,662 |
| Dec. 20, 2007 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal | 275,936 |
| Oct. 4, 2007 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 16,677 |
| Jan. 25, 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 17,462 |
| Jan. 20, 2005 | Air Bag | 87,000 |
| Jun. 9, 2004 | Steering:linkages | 41,928 |
| Sep. 29, 2003 | Seats | 6,771 |
| Jul. 15, 2003 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 1,707,825 |
| Mar. 24, 2003 | Steering | 47,835 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 1 |
| 2017 Cadillac CTS | 1 |
| 2016 Cadillac CTS | 1 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS | 1 |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS | 5 |
| 2013 Cadillac CTS | 2 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2 |
| 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2 |
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 3 |
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 5 |
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2 |
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 6 |
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 6 |
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 6 |
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 6 |
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 4 |