2011 Cadillac CTS engine problems
15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 Cadillac CTS, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving, the engine seized and the brakes failed. As a result the car crashed into an embankment. The contact sustained head and chest injuries that required medical attention. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the timing chain failed and the vehicle made an abnormal banging noise. The noise was a distraction to the contact's driving. Whenever the vehicle was idling in traffic, the engine shook as if it would stall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Cadillac CTS
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints