Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Cadillac CTS has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | ENGINE | THE TIMING CHAIN IS FAULTY. THIS IS A $2200 REPAIR. NUMEROUS PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. P... |
| May 20, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND THE VE... |
| Feb 26, 2015 | ENGINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICL... |
| Nov 13, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SEIZED A... |
| Jan 16, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE... |
| Dec 4, 2012 | ENGINE | THE SUPERCHARGER STARTED TO MAKE A NOISE WHICH SOUNDED LIKE MARBLES. IT NOW IS GETTING LOUDER SOUND... |
| Jan 16, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE RADIO IN ACTIV... |
| Oct 14, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | VEHICLE STALLED OR TRIED TO STALL IN TRAFFIC WHILE IN MOTION AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 25-35 MPH APPR... |