Cadillac
CTS
Cadillac CTS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeCadillac
ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2003–2019
New registrations (EU)2003–2019
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Cadillac CTS – Third generation2013–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | September 2013–July 2019 |
| Model years | 2014–2019 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Alpha |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L LTG Ecotec turbocharged I4 3.6 L LFX V6 3.6 L LGX V6 3.6 L LF3 twin-turbocharged V6 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed GM 6L45 automatic 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN automatic 8-speed GM 8L90 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,911 mm |
| Length | 4,966 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,640–1,803 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) |
| Designer | Exterior: Bob Boniface and Robin Krieg Interior: Eric Clough |
Cadillac CTS – Second generation2007–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2014 |
| Model years | 2008–2013 (sedan, 2014 for V only) 2010–2014 (wagon) 2011–2014 (coupe, 2015 for V only) |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé (2011–2014) 4-door sedan (2008–2013) 5-door station wagon (2010–2014) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Sigma II GMX322 (sedan) GMX206 (wagon) GMX226 (coupe) |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.8 L LP1 V6 3.0 L LF1 V6 3.0 L LFW V6 3.6 L LY7 V6 3.6 L LLT V6 3.6 L LFX V6 6.2 L LSA supercharged V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6L50 automatic 6-speed 6L90 automatic (CTS-V) 6-speed Aisin AY-6 manual 6-speed Tremec 6L95M manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm |
| Length | 4,859 mm (sedan) 4,877 mm (wagon) 4,808 mm (coupe) |
| Width | 1,842 mm (sedan) 1,842 mm (wagon) 1,882 mm (coupe) |
| Height | 1,473 mm (sedan) 1,473 mm (wagon) 1,422 mm (coupe) |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Robert Munson (coupe concept) John Manoogian II (2004) Eric Clough (interiors, 2004) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2019 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2014 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +13 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2016–2019 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2016–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2014–2019 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8–13.1 L/100 km | 11.8–14.7 L/100 km | 7.8–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2016–2019 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2014–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2014–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| +11 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 203 kW (276 PS) | 1709–1844 kg | 193–212 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2016–2019 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 477 kW (649 PS) | 1925 kg | 298 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 415 kW (564 PS) | 1971–2043 kg | 336–370 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | Petrol | 2997 cm³ | 203 kW (276 PS) | 1845–2006 kg | 229–246 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 3564 cm³ | 229 kW (311 PS) | 1845–2038 kg | 245–255 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2013 | Petrol | 3564 cm³ | 237 kW (322 PS) | 1862–2010 kg | 245–255 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 2792 cm³ | – | 1850–1928 kg | 263 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2003–2019 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 133 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–821 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,718–2,832 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,998–6,162 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 203–477 kW (276–649 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,709–2,043 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,880–2,910 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2003–2019 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2003–2019 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 456 | 2004, 2005, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 373 | 2003, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 366 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 320 | 2003, 2005, 2009 |
| Brakes | 312 | 2003, 2006, 2007 |
| Steering | 159 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Suspension | 124 | 2004, 2005, 2014 |
| Body and structure | 105 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 102 | 2003, 2004, 2008 |
| Lights | 102 | 2003, 2004, 2012 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2003–2009, 2011–2019: 2185 complaints, 186 with a crash and 34 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.