2011 Cadillac CTS vs 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 731 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,512 | 1,657 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–21 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 58,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CTS | Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 257 |
| Power Train | 22 | 193 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 96 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 75 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 69 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 61 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 40 |
| Steering | 11 | 48 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 16 |
| Stalling | 5 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 68 |
| Overheating | 0 | 52 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 49 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 35 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 14 |
2011 Cadillac CTS
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.