2017 Cadillac Cts Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Cts.

20162018
Complaints
32
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Cadillac Cts Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:59,145 mi
#27 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:33,550 mi
#33 complaints

Wheel Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Cadillac Cts.

Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,145
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,550
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2017 Cadillac Cts

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,706 vehicles.

25V175000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~934 affected

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.

19V086000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~26,772 affected

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.

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2017 Cadillac Cts — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Cadillac Cts reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Cadillac Cts has 32 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Cts?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 59,145 mi); Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 33,550 mi); Wheel Issues (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Cadillac Cts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,201 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Cadillac Cts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Cadillac Cts include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,706 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Cadillac Cts?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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