2011 Cadillac CTS engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Cadillac CTS — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After a 45 minute drive and returning home I parked my car on the street in front of my home. The car drove perfectly normal as always and there was no indication of anything wrong with the car. There were no warning lights or anything else to indicate a problem with the car. I entered my house and…”
filed Dec 7, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the timing chain failed and the vehicle made an abnormal banging noise. The noise was a distraction to the contact's driving. Whenever the vehicle was idling in traffic, the engine shook as if it would stall. The vehicle was driven…”
filed Jun 20, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 CTS | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 CTS | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 CTS | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 CTS | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 CTS | 49 | 29% |
| 2008 CTS | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 CTS | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 CTS | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 CTS | 24 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.