Worst 2009 Cadillac Cts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Cadillac Cts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 49 | — | — | 82,668 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | 1 | — | 55,699 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | 1 | — | 74,291 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 4 | — | 70,796 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 3 | — | 46,725 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 4 | — | 34,441 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 81,167 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | 1 | — | 59,279 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 81,900 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 60,400 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 4,488 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 29,292 mi | |
| Driveline | 5 | — | — | 360 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Cadillac Cts
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,983,769 vehicles.
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. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A WAX COATING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK JAM NUTS MAY ALLOW THE NUT(S) TO LOOSEN. IF A NUT SUFFICIENTLY LOOSENS, THE TOE LINK COULD SEPARATE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. OWNERS MAY HEAR A METALLIC CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THAT MAY WARN OF A LOOSENING NUT.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
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2009 Cadillac Cts — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Cadillac Cts reliable?
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Does the 2009 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Cadillac Cts?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Cts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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