Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Cadillac CTS has 18 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
18
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while attempting ... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a water l... |
| Oct 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | Heated seat when turned on caught on fire, burned me & the seat has burned leather. No warnings or l... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Water leaking in car like raining in car. The car radio and air conditioner panel wouldn’t turn off ... |
| Dec 5, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER A 45 MINUTE DRIVE AND RETURNING HOME I PARKED MY CAR ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOME. THE CA... |
| Nov 11, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I PURCHASED A NEW 2011 CADILLAC CTS4 IN AUGUST 2012 FROM HERB CHAMBERS CADILLAC IN LYNNFIELD MA. SI... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR ... |
| Mar 4, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY CTS WAS IN A NON GM AUTHORIZED MECHANICS SHOP HAVING OIL CHANGE AND BRAKES DONE. WHILE WORKING IN... |
| Nov 3, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2011 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY RECALL. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECA... |
| Nov 3, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2011 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GM RECALL# 14872.* LD CONSUMER WRITES ADDITIONAL CO... |
| Sep 23, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Sep 22, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I DON"T OWN THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER - PLEASE STOP SENDING NOTICES TO ME - *TR |
| Sep 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Aug 14, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LETTER FROM SENATOR MARKEY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2011 CADILLAC CTS RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE C... |
| Mar 23, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2011 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INVO... |
| Oct 25, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY REAR VIEW CAMERA WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO ENGAGE WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE, HA... |
| Mar 16, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | DUE TO THE RECENT GM PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION SWITCH I WANTED TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT ON MY 2011 CADILL... |
| Jun 2, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS DISPLAYING A S... |