The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac CTS · 2013
2013 Cadillac CTS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,000 and 25,000 miles. Median 9,000, from 31 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 49% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 23% |
| Steering | 23% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Airbags | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
14V614000 Oct 2014 Electrical System
Defect. 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.
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. 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). GMs number for this recall is 14515.
14V394000 Jul 2014 Electrical System / Ignition
Defect. 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 s
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.
Remedy. 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.
Manufacturer communications 1657
Cadillac filed 1657 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- The transmission is slipping or has no forward/reverse movement
- Rear axle is making a chatter noise during turning
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac CTS SW AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS SW RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 26 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | RWD | 12 / 18 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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