Cadillac CTS-V Reliability Problems

CTS-V owners have made 8 complaints over 16 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 5th in overall reliability out of 22 Cadillac models, with some drivetrain and windows concerns.

What CTS-V Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

CTS-V Generations

The CTS-V has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2008–2014).

CTS-V Key Numbers

  1. 8 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 159 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 2 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent CTS-V News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

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