2009 Cadillac CTS Problems and Repair Histories
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Cadillac CTS Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2009 | Cadillac CTS | 28 CTSs, 8.8 months of data per CTS, average 35100 miles Common problem with sunroof creak and leaks. 2008s tend to have had the same a year earlier, so not affecting the reported repair frequency as much now.63 |
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2009 Cadillac CTS
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| Cadillac CTS in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Replaced Drive Shaft Replaced Rear Axle Bushings |
| Dec | 2010 | 46000 | 0 | Car when purchased had warbling noise between 45-60 mph. Dealer replaced Drive Shaft, and Bushings, Slight vibration. Still did not fix problem. Dealer Jones Chevrolet Sumter SC replaced Rear end assembly. Repair fixed problem |
| Sep | 2011 | 58000 | 105 | Sun Roof Drain Channels blocked, poor design. Dealer showed owner several bulletins on how to fix, a known problem. But would not repair due to mileage. Repaired at another dealer, rodded out drains fron roof to rear wheel wells. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Front passenger outside door handle replaced. (Part of keyless entry system) |
| Mar | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Driver's side door handle (part of keyless entry system) stopped working was replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Both front wheel bearings replaced after whirring noise appeared |
| Jun | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | "Service suspension" message randomly appears without symptoms. Remains that way even after TSB instructions followed |
| Aug | 2012 | 43300 | 0 | Suspension electrical connections checked and relubed. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Condensation in headlight assbly would not dry out, so it was replaced. |
| Apr | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Replaced differential |
| Sep | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Check engine light remained on steady for over a week. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 2700 | 0 | Driver side seat felt like it moved when making a sharp right hand turn (parking lot speed) |
| Oct | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | upgrade to computer to handle issue with navigation system |
| Jun | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | after heavy rain storm had 1 inch of water in front passenger foot well |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | Minor repairs to Nav Screen squeak when raising and minor vent rattle. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Timing chain wear customer satisfaction program |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | Front Struts replaced and problem with front alignment. |
| Cadillac CTS in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Replaced ignition switch | |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | moonroof leaking interior getting wet | |
| Jul | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Constant moonroof leaks |
| Oct | 2012 | 10300 | 0 | TAPED THE MOONROOF WITH MASKING TAPE. PLAN TO SELL THIS PIECE OF SHIT !!!!!! |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | loose driver's seat..separated from track |
| Feb | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | I reported excessive seat motion again,they replaced the track and used different fastening bolts(TSB). sunroof trim plate squeak fixed re-do of sunroof creak |
| Oct | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | sunroof creak..trim ring replaced and special tape applied Could not turn key past ACC setting or totally turn off and lock ignition..XM failed at same time. They opened the steering wheel housing and found loose wire. Repairing this fixed the keyless ignition. fog lights misaimed |
| Jun | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Sunroof creak recurred. New sunroof frame installed. Dealer voluntarily suggested Lemon Law buyback or replacement. |
| Aug | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | LEMON law replacement |
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 6700 | 0 | clean roof drains seat belt attachment fell apart |
| Oct | 2011 | 8700 | 0 | left headlight bucket condensation |
| Feb | 2012 | 11000 | 75 | driver's door safety switch. two trips to order parts then correct. |
| May | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | interior flooded - water leaks out of dome light - standing water in drivers and pass. compartment. dealer removed lights - mats - seats and dry cleaned everything both drains plugged replaced right front drain - shampooed dash and interior. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 29320 | 0 | Engine Warning light came on during long trip (3000km). Performance was not effected. Problem was a sensor for the throttle system was stuck in the "open" position- it is supposed to re-set after three starts but did'nt. Sensor re-set. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 43000 | 0 | Rubbing noise in steering column. Steering gear was replaced. Passenger power lumbar assembly replaced. |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Cylinder 4 misfire. Dealer replaced coil pack and spark plug on cylinder 4. Warranty work. |
| Jun | 2012 | 37000 | 200 | Brake chatter. New front dura stop pads, all 4 rotors resurfaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | Oxygen Sensor malfunction. Replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 24180 | 0 | Crackling of sunroof |
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 44000 | 195 | Steering rack replaced due to excessive noise Cleaned intake manifold None - dealer reported failure and replaced under warranty |
| Jan | 2013 | 49000 | 0 | Engine coil #6 replaced - error code P0306 |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Catalytic Converter Replacement Complete Exhaust System Replacement. Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | Oxygen sensor replacement, Windshield washer pump replacement Catalytic Converter Replaced, Oxidation | |
| Feb | 2013 | 42000 | 0 | Rear exhaust converters, exhaust seals, catalytic converter drivers side, front and rear drivers O2 banks, skid plate, drivers side muffler, 1 spark plug |
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Car needed a charge in my garage - battery very low. Brought car to dealer - dealer diagnosed battery failing - replaced battery - end of problem |
| Nov | 2011 | 34500 | 0 | Automatic door locks not opening the doors to enter the vehicle. Problem intermittent and increasing in frequency |
| Jul | 2012 | 37300 | 0 | Keyless entry system - # 2 key fob intermittent. Replaced fob. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | console squeak, driver side, near transmission selector. tightened and added insulation to prevent flex. premature leather wear driver seat side bolster. ordered replacement part |
| May | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Driver seat back was re-skinned due to premature wear on side bolster. Clock defective. Will only work when car running. Cannot keep time. Entire bezel ordered as it is one piece unit. |
| Jun | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Clock replaced. Started to intermittently work again within 2 days. Causes short in center stack at times. All illumination and function in center stack ceases to function, but will "reset" within 5 minutes. |
| Aug | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | GM stated dealer used incorrect part for clock/console replacement, so dealer replaced with identical 'different' part. |
| Sep | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Car went into limp mode at 45, engine shut down at 25. Towed to dealer. Codes P0089, P0087 & P0627. Sealed fuse panel in trunk loose connection, replaced under warranty. |
| Jan | 2012 | 18300 | 0 | SES light went on after FE went down, engine loped slightly at idle, and there was a hesitation after gear change in light throttle. Engine threw code P000D. Bank 2 exhaust cam actuator issue, Actuator replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 19000 | 0 | Driver power seat failed. Caused heated seat to fail on driver and passenger side as well. Module under seat failed and was replaced. Fixed all issues. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Third visit to dealer for same problem. Main console power failed resulting in no AC, no radio/nav/cd, no defrost front/back, no ipod. |
| Jun | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Total failure of accessory control consel...no a/c control, no audio, no GPS, etc. |
| Jul | 2011 | 17700 | 0 | I previously reported unresolved repairs to the main consel. Problem finally located at a main electrical junction in trunk, near battery. An electrical connection was not secure causing intermitent or total power failure. Repaired! |
| Dec | 2012 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Check engine light went on. Told it was ignition misfiring. Told ignition coil was bad, so they replaced it. Manual drive clutch had a bad sensor whereby the system couldn't tell if the clutch was engaged. |
| May | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | rattle in the manual gear shifter (like a nut was loose in the knob) Trip 2 was to fix the rattle for which I took the car in to the shop at Trip 1. auxiliary coolant fan was not working |
| Jun | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | shop replaced auxiliary coolant fan. |
| Sep | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Loose nut in the stick shift knob. Dealer replaced the stick shift knob. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 18500 | 0 | Dealer replaced rear brake calipers and pads under TSB warranty to eliminate squeal during stops |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | squealing rear brakes, repaired by replacing pads and caliper bracket per TSB | |
| Sep | 2012 | 41000 | 0 | front right wheel bearing was replaced under factory warranty |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 23960 | 0 | Clicking sound, top of engine. Major repair under warranty new camshaft, lower block internal parts/sensors replaced approx $3500.00 repair. Still have to resolve excessive oil consumption, a liter every 800 km. |
| Sep | 2011 | 24800 | 0 | Clear headlight lens Driver side fogging up. Replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 54000 | 700 | At speeds 70+ while turning the rear end will start to balance side to side, giving the feeling of loosing control. Dealer changed rear shocks, same problem but starts at 80+ mph. |
| Dec | 2012 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 650 | Diagnosis + change of door handle and microswitches on driver's side. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 111600 | 1500 | micro switches in both doors handles failed. Car did not lock when shifter on "Drive". |
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Sold with rear parcel shelf rattle for which there is a TSB repair if taken to the dealer. |
| Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | The ignition lock would not turn off with the key in it. The lock was jammed. Took it to the local Buick dealership late in the day, they agreed to take it even though they don't sell Cadillacs. They replaced the lock and returned car the next day. |
| Nov | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Car was hesitating and felt like a slipping clutch - turned out to be low engine oil affecting oil pressure on timing belt tensioner. Oil life remaining was 39%, but engine oil was severely low - no warning light or other indication. |
| Jun | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Output shaft from the transmission into the transfer case splines were completely sheared off. Car could not move. We were on a long road trip when it happened. Not too happy about it, but Cadillac was good about fixing and getting back. |
| Apr | 2012 | 38700 | 0 | Leak from transmission or transfer case - this car has had transmission problems - third time to a dealer for transmission issues. 1st was a failure, 2nd followup repair, 3rd leaking oil. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 49500 | 0 | Vehicle has a couple of vibrations which are in the process of being diagnosed. Transmission output shaft and transfer case input shaft were both stripped. I don't know if it was related, but one of the vibrations was resolved with this repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | 200 | Starter was replaced Leaky grommet on deck lid license plate holder was replaced. |
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | front differential leak at cover |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 31000 | 347 | vibration in vehicle you can hear it in the cabin (a droning sound) at appox 43MPH to 52MPH, there is a slight vibration in the steering wheel mostly a noise in cabin |
| Jan | 2011 | 36000 | 68 | Recall for ignition cylinder binding-was replaced, oil changed tire rotation,1/28/2011 |
2009 Cadillac CTS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | The center console kept going dead. The fix was a new code downloaded to it |
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