MYRModel Year Report

2014 Cadillac CTS

● Typical for this model
2014 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:43.574Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
145
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

58% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2014: 145 complaints 2014 145 2015: 48 complaints 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 145 complaints 2014 145 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2004 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2008 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2010 2011: 101 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 145 complaints 2014 145 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2016 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2019

2014: 145 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003313
2004224
2005277
2006269
2007217
2008175
2009167
201067
2011101
201265
201373
2014145
201548
201631
201727
20188
201910

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

58% · 84 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit.

CRASH
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The rear differential locked while driving at 45MPH on a straight, four lane road. It made a loud thump and felt as if the brakes were slammed on. The car pull hard left and the rear tires were smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-17

Also filed under Steering

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-20

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a grinding sound coming from rear end of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-14

Suspension

11% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing non-powered axle assembly and wheel bearing.

Steering

9% · 13 reports
CRASH

Electrical system

9% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning causing the contact to crash into a curb. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-02

Engine

6% · 9 reports
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The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Caution - Pull Over Immediately - Turn off Engine and Wait to Restart Vehicle" was displayed on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-17

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-07-14Visibility14V253000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.

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    2014-08-15Seats14V446000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014.

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    2014-08-29Power train14V338000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014.

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    2014-09-15Electrical system14V394000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014.

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    2014-12-26Electrical system14V614000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

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  6. R
    2018-11-01Seats18V595000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018.

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Buy-smart checklist

2014 Cadillac CTS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 84 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V253000 · Visibility
  • Recall 14V446000 · Seats
  • Recall 14V338000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V394000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V595000 · Seats
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Cadillac CTS reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Cadillac CTS is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac CTS?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac CTS have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.