Worst 2011 Cadillac Cts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Cadillac Cts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 23 | 5 | — | 71,786 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 1 | — | 60,557 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 1 | 3 | 41,827 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | 1 | 37,062 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 39,784 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 47,517 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 2 | — | 27,240 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 29,089 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Cadillac Cts
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~571,260 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 LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
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2011 Cadillac Cts — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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