Worst 2016 Cadillac Cts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Cadillac Cts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 20,010 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 48,367 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 15,714 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 38,978 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 27,340 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 49,790 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 32,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 43,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | 1 | 43,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Cadillac Cts
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~81,507 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Other Cadillac Cts Years
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Cts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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