KnownCarProblems2010 Cadillac Cts Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Cadillac Cts, most often about the air bags (24% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 11th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2010 Cadillac Cts problems
Air bags
16 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles.
Sporadically, a "service air bag" warning comes on when engine is running. Also, in a few instances, the airbag readiness light has stayed on after completion of the brief system check which occurs when the engine is started. The dealers service department reviewed the matter and found that the history code for the…
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the passenger seat air bag warning indicator failed to illuminate to notify the contact when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to holiday chevrolet Cadillac (543 2nd st, williamsburg, va 23185) where it was diagnosed that the seat needed to be…
Electrical
16 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
On 6 june, 2013 while driving on m59 in michigan and applying the brakes, my knee made contact with the remote fob, causing the ignition key to move from the "on" position to "accessory" mode. The engine stopped running and I had to steer and brake the vehicle without power assist to the shoulder of the road. I put…
Vehicle died while driving with no prior warning or error messages-complete engine failure, loss of power steering, brakes. Unable to restart after several attempts. Mechanic determined that the ECM had failed unexpectedly. When computer was replaced, they were unable to detect any sensor issues that may have…
Engine
12 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Vehicle died while driving with no prior warning or error messages-complete engine failure, loss of power steering, brakes. Unable to restart after several attempts. Mechanic determined that the ECM had failed unexpectedly. When computer was replaced, they were unable to detect any sensor issues that may have…
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. While driving 15 MPH, the engine shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven at a slow speed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to garcia Cadillac (6401 san mateo blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87109, ([phone]), but no failures could be found. The…
Transmission
9 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
Vehicle died while driving with no prior warning or error messages-complete engine failure, loss of power steering, brakes. Unable to restart after several attempts. Mechanic determined that the ECM had failed unexpectedly. When computer was replaced, they were unable to detect any sensor issues that may have…
Tl contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, she heard a loud bang and the wheels locked. The vehicle then spun out of control through three lanes of traffic to the shoulder. There was no accident. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while parked, three inches of water accumulated on the drivers side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact noticed that both tail lights were separated from the molding frame line. The dealer diagnosed that the tail lights clips were fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired twice by the previous owner for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Lights
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: tail lights.
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact noticed that both tail lights were separated from the molding frame line. The dealer diagnosed that the tail lights clips were fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired twice by the previous owner for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The tail light lens do not fit properly. They warp out at the top ends, causing very sharp protrusions that can catch your hand when washing or wiping the vehicle. These were replaced with new ones at the dealership. However, after a few months the same condition has re-occurred. This in my opinion is a safety issue…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 10%While driving on the highway, I heard a loud noise like a gunshot, followed by the sound of broken glass. My sunroof appeared to completely shatter. I don't know if it was from falling debris or if just shattered, but the glass was stopped from falling on me by the sun visor underneath the sunroof.
The rear hatchback lifts failed and the hatch spontaneously closes. The part that is unreasonable is it closes under power and slams on my head injuring my head and neck with power assist! This happens when the car is parked and I access the rear hatch. It has happened many times. Now I have to remember to hold it up…
Brakes
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: power assist.
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Cts. The contact backed out of the driveway, placed the vehicle in drive, when it suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal continuously until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician…
Service brake assist, all wheel drive off, service stabilitrak, service traction control warning lights came on repetitively while driving on a curved (right) entrance ramp onto local expressway moving at about 25 MPH. Called onstar, their diagnostics showed no issues. Will take to dealer. Opening case to begin…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Cadillac Cts recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2014. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 14172.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: The driver may experience sudden changes with vehicle handling and may not be able to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If necessary the rear suspension toe link may be replaced. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which a wax coating on the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. If a nut sufficiently loosens, the toe link could separate and the rear wheel would be able to turn inboard or outboard. Owners may hear a metallic clanking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle that may warn of a loosening nut.
Equipment
Risk: In the event of a crash, the front passenger may be at an increased risk of leg injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the glove compartment assembly and, in some vehicles modify the instrument panel structure. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 20, 2010. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Full defect summary
Gm is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 cadillac cts all wheel drive and cts-v vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Cadillac Cts
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac Cts?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (16 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); electrical (16 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles); engine (12 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Cadillac Cts have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Cadillac Cts?
- It is 11th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints, with 67 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.