KnownCarProblems2013 Cadillac Cts Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Cadillac Cts, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 14,000 miles). It is 10th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2013 Cadillac Cts problems
Electrical
26 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
I received a set of from tiny keyrings ( gm## 23271934) to place on my rke transmitter to satisfy recall 14v394. Instead of replacing the perhaps defective ignition switch they sent me about a dime's worth of cheap key rings that will keep me from having my house key and other keys normally carried on the key ring. I…
The contact owned a 2013 Cadillac Cts. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical…
Transmission
13 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 27,000 miles.
At 27k miles our 2013 Cts premium model developed a unique natural characteristic, the front wheels bind when turning. This natural characteristic is labeled as (stick/ slip) when making a right hand turn out onto a busy road I was almost broadsided by an oncoming dump truck and car. I pulled out onto the road and the…
The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was leaking, and the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission fluid was significantly low. The transmission was topped off.…
Air bags
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles.
Air bag light has came on. While vehicle was in motion driving on the highway the passenger rear window came down on it's own and would not roll back up. My car only have 60,000 miles.
I was driving along highway 70 downtown st louis when all the sudden all 4 ceiling/curtain airbags went off only, no other airbags deployed, just the ones stated. I pulled the vehicle off the highway. I was able to drive the vehicle back to my house where it remains. This incident happened on the evening of october…
Steering
10 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering emitted an abnormal clicking sound without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that during the incident the service power steering sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
Suspension
7 complaints · 10%At 27k miles our 2013 Cts premium model developed a unique natural characteristic, the front wheels bind when turning. This natural characteristic is labeled as (stick/ slip) when making a right hand turn out onto a busy road I was almost broadsided by an oncoming dump truck and car. I pulled out onto the road and the…
Two wheel bearings had to be replaced, one in dec 2016 and the other in feb 2017. Car has only 42,000 miles. Is there a service memo about this?
Brakes
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration; vehicle accelerated backing out of driveway after placed in reverse without stepping on accelerator; brakes would not stop vehicle; vehicle collided into neighbor's truck which was parked across the street. The driver and passenger sustained neck and back injuries.
Brakes on my Cts 2013 Cadillac , on march 29, I made a turn to park my car from the right side of the street mamaroneck avenue in white plains to the left there were no parking spaces on the right . As I turn the steering wheel the car went out of control the car speed up and hit the curb, knocking over two parking…
Engine
7 complaints · 10%The supercharger was replaced for abnormal noise and function as per Cadillac tsb.the new supercharger which had a solid rather than 2 piece connector(isolator) resulted in a loud groan and vibration between 800 and 1100 RPM when in gear.Cadillac has acknowledged this groan/vibration and at first deemed it…
I had just filed a complaint on my Cts and thought I should add that it almost stalled out on a steephill with a major intersection, quit after I started it in my drive on a level ground. No stalling sound to give warning. I am sure there is more, but these are the easy ones. Again, Cadillac customer service said it…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 28,500 miles.
Sunroof has a rattle. Can be heard at moderate speeds over moderate terrain. Of course the bumpier the roads, the more rattling can be heard.
Gross moldy odor emanating from the HVAC system caused by what appears to be a defect in the system which allows moisture to condense on the coils causing mold and bacteria to be dispersed throughout the vehicle. Gm attempts to address this expansive issue by adding deodorant to the system and then hope consumers will…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Cadillac Cts recalls
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on december 26, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gmâs number for this recall is 14515.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cadillac cts, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, tahoe, gmc yukon, and yukon xl, and 2014 buick enclave, chevrolet express, impala, silverado hd, traverse, gmc acadia, savana, and sierra hd vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
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.
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 2013 Cadillac Cts
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Cadillac Cts?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (26 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 27,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac Cts have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 1, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Cadillac Cts?
- It is 10th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints, with 73 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.