Worst 2013 Cadillac Cts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Cadillac Cts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 25 | 3 | — | 24,596 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | 37,488 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 5 | — | 62,032 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 2 | — | 19,647 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 18,833 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 3 | — | 31,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 27,251 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 59,333 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Cadillac Cts
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~660,635 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
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.
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2013 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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