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2014 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2014 Cadillac CTS repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon
supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jan 202285000 miUS $1800 | R&R all 4 corners with OEM Brembo rotors, EBC RedStuff pads, Goodridge stainless steel braided brake lines (an upgrade), and DOT-4 fluid flush and refill. | ||
2014 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 420hp 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Sep 201513000 mi | Musty smell at engine start. Dealer cleaned hvac ducting and added gm supplier ionizer to correct problem | ||
| May 201617000 mi | Replaced intermittent power window switch | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201610000 mi | Slight sent of mold in the vents while AC operating. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201746000 mi | One of two turbos replaced. | ||
| Jul 201747000 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 20157000 mi | Gauge Cluster MPH needle sticking randomly. Dealer replaced cluster CUE Infotainment Screen Cracked in Corner. Dealer stated this can occur with heat etc... Dealer replaced glass screen. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in South Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201622000 mi | Exhaust system replaced due to leak | ||
| Feb 201729000 mi | CUE System was freezing up. Replace under warranty | ||
| Jan 201837000 mi | CUE Radio freezing up, reprogrammed | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Feb 201622000 mi | Not a "recall": notice received from GM that the SDM needed re-programmed. Issue: a "non-deployment" crash did not automatically activate On Star call, door unlock, fuel pump shutdown, etc. Repair invoice shows "SSC 15404" accompli | ||
| Jun 201737100 mi | Driver side shoulder belt height adjustment mechanism quit working (would only lock in one of multiple designed positions)... mechanism replaced. | ||
| Nov 201743000 mi | Complete exhaust system replacement for left side exhaust pipe leak under passenger compartment. Also replaced left bank turbo wastegate solenoid for buzzing after engine shutdown. | ||
| May 201848000 mi | Decided to live with turbo rattle at startup. | ||
| Dec 201858494 mi | CUE screen unresponsive to touch in some areas. | ||
| Aug 201966759 miUS $100 | Replaced both rear magnetic shocks... leaking fluid and essentially non-functional. | ||
| Dec 201970956 miUS $66 | Wastegate solenoid malfunction, causing code P0299 (low boost). Solenoid replaced. | ||
| Nov 202079644 mi | Factory recall - complete differential replacement for potential failure of roll pins, causing rear wheels to lock up with no warning. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2021 | |||
| May 20156000 mi | Excessive wind noise and broken chrome trim on console | ||
| Aug 20159300 mi | Power steering went out while in parking lot. The system came back on after the car was turned off and turned on again. Dealer checked and only notice generic codes. Checked all connections. Could not reproduce the problem. | ||
| Nov 201510900 mi | As noted, steering kept alarming. They finally replaced entire steering rack and module. | ||
| Jan 202142000 mi | A drive train noise started sometime in March 2020, just as the pandemic was starting and this led to significant delays in repairs etc. It was a whine with acceleration and a click when changing gears. First attempt: replaced fuel injectors. Second: Replaced turbos plus diff and trans fluids. Third: throttle body. Fourth, second dealer after first gave up: entire transmission. Fifth: Their senior tech then used microphones(car ears?) and identified the sound was coming from under the car transmitted from somewhere under the front passenger side. It was identified as a loose coolant hose from the transmission. It was repaired. Sound was fixed. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20143000 mi | Exhaust rattle. Dealer worked on it and rattle went away for an hour, then came back. Took car to a different dealer. Showed them the exhaust rattle. They ordered a new muffler. It hasn't come in yet. | ||
| Jan 201528500 mi | New muffler was installed, and it fixed the exhaust rattle. | ||
| Sep 201652000 mi | CUE stopped working. That's the radio/GPS/infotainment center. Happened at 49,000 miles, 1000 before the warranty was over. It was replaced. Developed a slight rattle under the car at idle. Muffler was replaced. Door trim on driver side doors started peeling paint. They replaced both pieces. | ||
| Jun 201892000 miUS $160 | Engine started having a misfire in cylinder number 6. Replaced spark plug, no difference. Installed 6 new coils, no difference. Did compression check, number 6 cylinder is low on compression. | ||
2014 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 201614900 mi | Ticking noise reset with new transmission firmware | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Alabama, United States Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201410500 mi | Engine noise, suspected connecting rod bearing. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, who directed that the engine be replaced. | ||
| Nov 201512000 mi | Front upper shock mount grommets and right control arm. | ||
| Nov 201615700 mi | Fuel tank pressure sensor replaced. | ||
| Jun 201720000 mi | Replaced left front wheel hub bearing. Excessive road noise. Speed related rumble. | ||
| Jul 201723000 mi | CUE touchscreen unresponsive. Dealer replaced touchscreen. | ||
| Jan 202236000 miUS $800 | replaced rear axle seals Replace air bag control module. Replaced exhaust camshaft position actuator sensor. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201742000 mi | Cue touch screen and emergency flasher touch sensor became unresponsive - both replaced under warranty | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 20158000 mi | AC stopped working. A hose had come loose and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201616900 miUS $180 | Bushings needed replacing Collision avoidance system doesn't appear to read the proximity of cars correctly. | ||
| Aug 201729000 miUS $180 | Right rear tire damaged by road debris | ||
| Jan 201831000 mi | Automatic Dampers indicator light said service needed. Driver's side rear suspension component replaced | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Nevada, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 20149400 mi | car was making squeaking noise when going over bumps. first trip diagnosed and ordered parts. two weeks later replaced all lower and upper tie rods and shocks. | ||
| Dec 201525000 mi | This is second time for suspension noise repair in less than a year | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Missouri, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Mar 201610000 mi | Leather peeling from steering wheel | ||
| Jun 201612000 mi | Radio display touchscreen delaminating | ||
2014 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 272hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 20152000 mi | Drivers memory seat does not operate correctly. Dealer said they reprogrammed it but it still does not work. At the next schedules maintenance, I will bring it up again. | ||
| Dec 201510000 mi | Seat belt sticks | ||
| Nov 201625300 mi | drivers seat belt not returning | ||
| Apr 201731000 mi | Replaced Drivers seat belt and retractor | ||
| Sep 201737000 mi | Replaced rear axle seals -both sides | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 20152000 mi | Heated front seats were not warming very quickly | ||
| Sep 201512000 mi | A musty odor came from the vents whenever the car was started. Technical service bulletin advised dealer on repair however it was not completely resolved. Car was taken back to dealer for additional work. The power door on the center stack did not close when touched. There was a rubbing and clicking sound from the front right side when turning the vehicle. A must odor is present for a few seconds at startup. This second attempt may not have been successful but the hot humid weather is over and the repair success won't be known until hot weather returns in the spring | ||
| Jul 201741000 mi | Musty smell at vehicle start up. Similar to issue 2 years ago | ||
2014 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Idaho, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201514000 mi | CUE update number three. Working better each time though. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201731000 mi | Rear passenger-side shock was leaking; replaced. | ||
2014 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
321-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022102000 miUS $2400 | Replaced front struts (magnetic ride) Replaced worn rear pads | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - May 2018 | |||
| Oct 201738000 mi | Struts replaced | ||
| Feb 201845000 mi | car threw codes, E78 and/or E74, for the front suspension. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015 | rear seat heat control works only intermittantly. Doesn't appear to be fixed after being in for this service. | ||
| Jun 201521000 mi | odor coming from AC when first turned on. | ||
| Jul 201521500 mi | terrible odor coming from air when first turned on. they have corrected the issue after a receiving a June technical service bulletin. | ||
2014 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe
318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 20154000 mi | improperly cut front carpet on drivers side | ||
| Mar 20176000 mi | Trunk open warning on dashboard when trunk was closed. First trip to dealer to verify and diagnose problem. Solution was to replace a body module component. This required ordering this part. Second trip was to install the body module and correct the problem. | ||
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