ELR
Cadillac ELR: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac ELR2013–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013–2016 2,958 produced |
| Model years | 2014 and 2016 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM Delta II / GM Voltec |
| Engines | 1398 cc EcoFLEX LUU I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | CVT Voltec 4ET50 multi-mode electric transaxle |
| Drivetrain | Series hybrid |
| Battery | 16.5kwh (2014) – 17.1kwh (2016) kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Electric range | 547 km(EPA) |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm |
| Length | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,846 kg |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit, Michigan (Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly) |
| Designer | Exterior: Tim Kozub Interior: Keith Fisher |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) or electricity |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.1–7.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km | 6.7–7.1 L/100 km | 58–64 km |
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.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2014–2016 |
| Powertrains | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) or electricity |
| Configurations listed | 4 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 55 and 174kW 3-Phase AC; 126 kW 3-Phase AC; 126 kW |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,350 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2014–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 2014 |
| Airbags | 5 | 2014, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 2 | 2014 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 2 | 2014 |
| Brakes | 2 | 2014 |
| Driver assistance | 1 | 2014 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2014 |
| Steering | 1 | 2014 |
| Visibility and wipers | 1 | 2014 |
| Seats | 1 | 2016 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2014, 2016: 21 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 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.