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2011 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (11%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 95 repairs.
2011 Cadillac CTS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 15000 mi US $4 |
Replaced both batteries in Key Fobs. Car would not "see" the key and thus not start. New batteries in the remotes fixed the problem. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Driver's side foglight burned out. Replaced with upgraded LED bulbs on both sides. Took about 1 hour in my garage. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | Bluetooth continually drops phone connection. This is repeat issue from 6 mo after first acquired vehicle. Long drawn out convo with GM and eventually replaced Bluetooth module (again), told i shoul use certain model phones (BS response) |
| 42000 mi US $350 |
Service airbag light on intermittenly. Traced to short in wire on right rear door after harness cam loose and wires rubbed together |
| 67000 mi US $250 |
R&R Front passenger and driver lock actuators |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1200 mi | Navigation map database is grossly outdated. Dealer attempted to fix, but was told MV had the latest update. Cadillac was contacted and was no help. I was advised to go to www.GMNAVDISC.com and complain in the feedback section. Really??? |
| 4000 mi | GPS system was showing that it could not locate satellites, but showed the car in the correct position on the map. An update was done to the NAV system, but the issue is still there. Annoying, but not critical at all. |
| 5200 mi | During an extremely hot day the AC performance was subpar at best. Was told that the AC was good for bringing the temp down approximately 30* from the outside temperature. As the day was over 100* it was struggling to compensate. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 47000 mi US $70 |
Tire pressure sensor teplaced |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 26800 mi | sounds like door and trunk lock keeps going on and off while your driving the car still making noise like locks going on and off. update 1113: the looks still go on and off every once in a while and they still have found nothing to fix. |
| 43000 mi | lock problem never fixed. |
| 15000 mi | Heat sensor stuck at -21 degrees F. Called dealer and drove car in. They replaced unit. Problem solved. |
| 24000 mi | trunk opens. |
| 28200 mi | trunk kept popping open |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | Bought car w/ 2k miles with known intermittent no crank/no start. Took many trips and GM Engineer to finally fix with new starter relay. |
2011 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $1100 |
The seal on the headlight lamp failed and caused failure of headlights. |
| 15000 mi | Starter will occasionally not activate. |
| 43000 mi | Windshield washer inoperative, traced to a blown fuse. |
| 44000 mi US $50 |
Windshield washer became inoperative. Wipers worked fine. Problem was a blown fuse in the washer pump circuit. |
| 28400 mi | Left front power door lock buzzes/inoperative in cold weather. Replacement of left front door lock/latch assembly. |
| 36260 mi C $120 |
Oil change and inspection. DexCool replaced (5 years). License plate light not functioning. Short in wiring harness. |
| 43400 mi | Lights over back license plate inoperative. (7083) Rear trunk wiring harness open. Required rebuild of 4 harness wires. |
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