KnownCarProblems2015 Cadillac Cts Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac Cts, most often about the transmission (42% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 13th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 Cadillac Cts problems
Transmission
20 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
There was a very loud noise coming from the back of my vehicle while driving. Mechanic showed me the rear differential fluid has metal shavings in it and he said the car was dangerous to drive. Dealership told me to call general motors at ([phone] and they told me to take it to the dealership and gave me file number…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal rattling sound was coming from the rear end of the vehicle without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they diagnosed the failure as a leak in the rear differential. The contact was…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 17%I purchased this car 15mar16 from dublin Cadillac in dublin, ca. The driver side blind spot detection was not working. I took the car back and they confirmed it was not working correctly, but told me there was nothing they could do about it and that "I would just have to live without it". Since this is a safety…
Cue screen begins shaking and touch screen does not work. This screen controls heating, air conditioning, radio, navigation, phone, settings. I had it replaced at 26,053 miles while still under warranty, and at 63,000 miles, out of warranty, it is doing the same thing.
Brakes
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
I had adaptive cruise on, was at a stop light, so adaptive stopped, the truck in front of me moved because the light turned green, so to engage the cruise I gently gave it gas and I felt the cruise kick so I moved my foot and then the car lunged into the trailer hitch of the truck in front of me. I had no time to…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the water pump was inoperable. There were no…
Suspension
5 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle swerved out of control while driving 45 MPH. The contact was able to bring the vehicle under control. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 6,038.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact discovered a recall on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 20v038000 (suspension). The contact stated that prior to knowing about the recall, the service rear axle warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact called Cadillac of bellevue 600 116th ave ne…
Engine
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the water pump was inoperable. There were no…
Speed control
4 complaints · 8%Went to pull into a parking spot, hit the brake, the car sped up hitting another parked car. I had a problem yesterday, put car in cruise control(50 MPH) on the highway, went to brake to turn, cruise control would not disconnect, had to shut the system off manually. Similar periodic problems in the past.
I had adaptive cruise on, was at a stop light, so adaptive stopped, the truck in front of me moved because the light turned green, so to engage the cruise I gently gave it gas and I felt the cruise kick so I moved my foot and then the car lunged into the trailer hitch of the truck in front of me. I had no time to…
Electrical
4 complaints · 8%Steering
4 complaints · 8%When turning the steering wheel in either direction, left or right, of the vehicle, there is a loud metal-on-metal noise. The vehicle has been taken twice to mcguire Cadillac where I was told that there was "no fix at this time." I have contacted Cadillac headquarters numerous times and, unfortunately, no assistance…
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Cts. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various slow speeds, the message "driver assist unavailable" and the steering wheel was abnormally firm, requiring excess effort to drive the vehicle until the power steering functionality returned. There was no warning light…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Cadillac Cts recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed june 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is n262555870. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 21, 2026.
Full defect summary
General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, xts, 2015-2016 cadillac ats, cts, and srx vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began november 1, 2018. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for the recall is 18286.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014-2016 cadillac cts vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began july 6, 2015. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15352.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 cadillac ats and cts vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
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 2015 Cadillac Cts
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac Cts?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (20 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); other or unspecified (8 complaints); brakes (8 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac Cts have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 21, 2026 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Cadillac Cts?
- It is 13th of 17 Cts model years by number of complaints, with 48 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.