2009 Cadillac CTS engine problems
50 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2009 Cadillac CTS, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
"tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clinking noise coming from the engine. The sound usually occurred when the vehicle accelerated. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the technician diagnosed the vehicle and the "timing chain" message displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,053.
My 2009 cadillac cts showed a check engine light. Took to a mechanic who pulled codes p0008, p0017, p0018 which are all related to timing chain failure. I became aware of tbs bulletin 11340c ' special coverage adjustment ' timing chain wear which was extended to include 2009 cadillac cts with less than 120k miles (my car has 107250) I made an appointment with local cadillac dealer who informed me that cadillac is only covering vehicles with certain vin's in which mine is not included.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac CTS
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints