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2010 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2010 Cadillac CTS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201314600 mi | Rattle from roof, when going over bumps. Paint peeling along the roof rail on passenger side. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201656000 mi | This is a wagon. Tail lights separated from body. Turns out to be a design flaw. Happens to ALL CTS wagons. Cadillac has no fix, apparently no intention of providing one. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Apr 201220000 mi | Both tail light fixtures loose at the upper ends | ||
| Jun 201223000 mi | power deck lid malfunction | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - May 2020 | |||
| Feb 201345800 mi | Hood support strut needed replacement. Dealer wanted two trips to replace, one for an actual mechanic to "diagnose" (an obvious problem, the hood did not stay up). Then car had to come back to install strut after dealer ordered new part. | ||
| May 201350100 mi | Transmission dropped out Transmission dropped out second time Transmission dropped out third time | ||
| Oct 201353500 mi | "#PIP4554H: Clunk Noise After Shifting from Reverse to Drive or Drive to Reverse and then Accelerating". A clunk noise after shifting or slowing down. Caused by Torque on the propeller shaft flange nut or the flange and trans output shaft. Tailgate support (gas shock) failed. | ||
| Nov 201479300 miUS $750 | 1st trip, reset CEL. 2nd trip (for same symptoms) replaced 1 coil pack & 1 spark plug. 3rd trip (for same symptoms) replaced throttle body. | ||
| Jun 201586000 miUS $400 | 6 of 6 plugs, 1 of 6 coil packs replaced (CEL came on) | ||
| Jul 2016108500 miUS $500 | Replaced lift gate gas struts | ||
| Nov 2017139000 miUS $300 | New spark plugs. | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 20118000 mi | Passenger Lumbar support not working | ||
| Jun 201337000 mi | right rear wheel bearing replaced under warranty Tail light brackets broken. Both tail lights replaced | ||
| May 201451000 mi | Transmission control unit and solenoid replaced to cure rough shifting and noisy front hub assembly replaced. | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 201449000 mi | Squeaking noise over bumps. Replaced left lower control arm due to a worn bushing. Did not cure the squeak, which tends to go away in warmer weather. | ||
| Apr 201566200 mi | Replaced rear shock absorbers | ||
| Jun 201572000 mi | Bad fuel tank sender and fuel pump. | ||
| Dec 201584000 mi | Replaced left stalk to repair faulty fog light switch | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201797000 miUS $700 | cleaned throttle body and fuel pathways $700 | ||
| Jun 201797000 miUS $400 | Passenger headlight bulb. | ||
| Jan 2018108000 miUS $400 | replacing headlight requires front end bumper removal, which takes 3 labor hours to take off and replace, plus $36 or so per bulb/led. One low beam went out, I had both low beams replaced. Seven months later same driver side low beam goes out. water has gotten in both lamp housings and cannot be accessed for removal. Dealership recommended replacing front light housings at $1000 per side. I consider this a design flaw. | ||
| Mar 2018108000 miUS $1300 | Headlight modules replaced on both sides. Water intrusion in non-sealed unit would not leave the module even when lights were on for several hours in dry, low humidity conditions. Dealership advised it was a common problem and ordered newly made (2016) modules to replace. I expect the new headlight modules will last 7 years before they leak. | ||
| Jun 2018113000 miUS $200 | tire pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Sep 2021145000 miUS $2500 | New shocks dealer recommended an additional $5K in suspension wear item replacement. I declined...until I get tired of the squeaks or decide to replace the car. replaced both banks of converter. About $2500 out of pocket | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201231000 mi | Leather seam was becoming undone on driver seat | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201236000 mi | The left taillight was pulling away from body slightly I asked if it represented a future problem Mechanic said that a mounting pin had broken. They replaced the taillight assembly. | ||
| Nov 201364000 miUS $48 | Heard rubbing and clunking sound, mechanic diagnosed it found brake insulator bent against rotor. Removed, reformed insulator. Noise is eliminated | ||
| May 201472000 miUS $541 | Clunking noises when down shifting from 2 to 1. Especially when warm. Dealer did a differential fluid change including front and rear and transfer case. Transmission fluid was changed. Still clunks, probably inherent in design of the AWD system. | ||
| Dec 201590000 miUS $813 | The oil gauge stopped working and was getting alerts of low oil pressure, dealer diagnosed as a faulty or broken oil pressure sensor. Dealer also found the transmission cooler lines we leaking and those were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201695000 miUS $3342 | Transfer case differential spline gear stripped, replaced the input and output shafts | ||
| Dec 2016106000 miUS $535 | Replace rear shock absorber excessive play on right front wheel, found inner tie rod worn. | ||
| Oct 2017116565 miUS $1787 | replace steering rack | ||
| Nov 2017117391 miUS $261 | replaced headlamps | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201115000 mi | Service bulletin pertaining to the front wheels. On some 2010 CTS-Vs, slight contact occurrin between inside of wheel and front suspension/braking assembly on very sharp slow turns, when the steering wheel was near end-of-travel, left or right. Front whee | ||
| Jun 201325000 mi | Worn right rear wheel sensor for ABS and traction control. Sensor replaced under warranty. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 201440600 mi | Supercharger made rattling sounds. Replaced under warranty. | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Sep 202259000 miUS $675 | Rear MR dampers were replaced due to fluid leaks. | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States Oct 2013 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Nov 201475000 miUS $450 | Replaced of wheel bearing | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Alabama, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201751000 miUS $350 | The car was shifting hard from 2nd to 3rd. Dealer said a seal was leaking internally and the transmission would need to be rebuilt. I declined the repairs and traded the car for a Ford. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201318200 mi | Molding on reardoor coming off. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Arkansas, United States Apr 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jan 20126500 mi | Service brakes soon alert on DIC. Dealer reprogrammed. TSB | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201345000 mi | Creak and grind in steering wheel. Replaced column and intermediate shaft. Rear pas door would not unlock by pulling handle when fob was local They replaced the door handle assembly and lock hardware | ||
| Jan 201485000 miUS $75 | airbag warning came on. they found plug under seat loose, would not cover under warranty because I "could" have knocked it loose. | ||
| Mar 201494000 miUS $85 | would not shift properly module replaced inside transmission Coolant level dropped, put car in limp mode. They told me it is my responsibility to watch this level and would not cover under warranty. Since January it has lost almost 3 quarts and they say there are no leaks and they cannot find any isse | ||
| Apr 201494800 mi | rear parking sensor | ||
| Jul 201499700 mi | Passenger presence module still discussing weather covered under CPI warranty | ||
| Jun 2016140000 miUS $200 | right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 2016147500 miUS $150 | replaced water pump | ||
| Sep 2017161000 miUS $175 | passenger side front wheel bearing | ||
| Oct 2017161000 miUS $200 | alternator was spiking and not charging battery power seat module alternator went bad and was spiking caused this module to fail | ||
| Dec 2017166000 miUS $225 | drivers side front bearing | ||
| Feb 2018170000 miUS $200 | emission recovery check valve | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201235960 mi | Clicking coming from steering column when turning, and service airbag light came on | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Alabama, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 20101500 mi | loose A-pillar trim, dealer to order replacements and replace | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Nov 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201738000 miUS $100 | windshield washer fluid dispenser stopped working. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Dec 201242000 mi | CTS stalls at 60-70 mph on highway as the computer system shuts down and dash goes out, and you cannot restart without stopping and putting in Park. GM refuses to fix the problem as they cannot duplicate, but they dont duplicate 2 hours of . | ||
| Feb 201344000 mi | Computer problems. Cadillac changed the ignition switch and replaced 1 or 2 computers. Car is now performing like new. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States May 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201115000 mi | water leak to front passeger floor from drain on sun roof. Cleared blockage in drain tube. | ||
| Apr 201227000 mi | Check engine light came on. Problem was the catalytic converter core came apart and pieces lodged in the muffler causing backpressure and poor engine performance. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201225800 mi | Rear main seal was leaking | ||
| Mar 201329000 mi | Wheel Bearing | ||
| Jul 201332300 mi | Several connections loosened which caused a bushing to rub when the wheel was turned. Also headlight assembly had a burnt out LED. | ||
| Aug 201441000 miUS $350 | Control module for heated seats stopped working | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Alberta, Canada Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018109120 miC $2000 | Replaced underhood electrical harness and brake control | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201840300 mi | A throttle body was replaced. Apparently this work was done under warranty although the vehicle is over 7 years old. There was no charge for the work. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201317000 mi | Coolant temp sensor went bad | ||
| Feb 201736000 miUS $450 | Driver's door actuator | ||
| Feb 201840500 miUS $800 | Pressure side power steering hose leaking | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 20113400 mi | rattle in sun roof rattle in sun roof | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $300 | The rear driveshaft had to be replaced, the car had vibration at highway speeds. The driveshaft was replaced under warranty. I had some other maintenance done that I paid for. | ||
2010 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201433480 mi | New rear diff ordered - excessive metal in rear diff fluid. | ||
| Nov 201434100 mi | Rust on trunk lid; dealer repaired under warranty | ||
| Dec 201539060 miC $115 | Rear diff bushings making noise | ||
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