2015 Cadillac CTS

▲ Better than typical

2015 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:42.845Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

2015: 46 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2003	313
2004	224
2005	277
2006	269
2007	217
2008	175
2009	167
2010	67
2011	101
2012	65
2013	72
2014	144
2015	46
2016	31
2017	26
2018	8
2019	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 33%

33% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

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The primary issue with the vehicle is the failure of the front transmission pump seal (part #24225543) and the torque converter seal ( part #242337534 ) which caused a significant transmission fluid leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240922

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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WENT TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT, HIT THE BRAKE, THE CAR SPED UP HITTING ANOTHER PARKED CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180210

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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WENT TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPOT, HIT THE BRAKE, THE CAR SPED UP HITTING ANOTHER PARKED CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180210

NHTSA ODI report, 20240922

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM 35 TO 45 MPH INDEPENDENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150717

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240528

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150706 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15352.

Campaign 15V358000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181101 — seats

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.

Campaign 18V595000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20270816 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

Campaign 26V329000 — check if this car was fixed