Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Cadillac CTS has 22 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
22
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V394000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
10V240000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 200...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | May car just stopped working come to find out water was leaking from my sunroof which I always keep ... |
| May 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle was not a... |
| Sep 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR JUST WHEN KEY IS ON.WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS FIRST CAR SHUTS... |
| May 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRI... |
| Feb 8, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT ON IN VEHICLE, DIAGNOSIS SAYS IT IS THE PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE. THROUGH RESE... |
| Apr 11, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE REAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK EITHER WITH THE SWITCH OR FOB. ONE MUST CRAWL FROM FRONT SEAT... |
| Jun 28, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | LEAKING WHEN IT RAIN(NOT SUN ROOF) DASHBOARD LIGHT TURNING OFF WHILE CAR IN MOTION. |
| Apr 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ALL THE DOORS FAILED TO OPEN... |
| Apr 12, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, DURING A VIOLENT RAIN STORM, MY CARS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND... |
| Mar 2, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL #14172. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONS... |
| Sep 27, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Sep 26, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Sep 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPA... |
| May 23, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS CAR NOW HAS A REPORTED SECOND FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL PART THAT CONTROLS THE CORRECT OPERATION... |
| Apr 22, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE O... |
| Dec 13, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, HE ACCIDENTALLY ... |
| Dec 10, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VERY SPORADICALLY THE PASSENGER DOOR EITHER REFUSES TO CLOSE FROM THE OUTSIDE (DOOR BOUNCES BACK) OR... |
| Feb 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE VIBRATION/UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER AND TRA... |
| Sep 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2009 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NOTICE OF RECALL FOR REMOVAL OF HEATED WASHER FLUID... |
| Jul 5, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2009 CADILLAC CTS4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAINS BATTERY WHEN NOT DRIVEN 7-10 DAYS. THEN, CAR IS COMPLET... |