2012
Cadillac
Cts
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270 hp @ 7000 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
270 hp
Horsepower
223 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Transmission,
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency7.6 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity68.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
385 L
Cargo
1,077 mm
Front Legroom
914 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Bluetooth
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Security
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft11.3"
4.86m
Width
6 ft0.5"
1.84m
Height
4 ft10"
1.47m
Wheelbase
9 ft5.4"
2.88m
Gallery
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Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
66 complaints reported to NHTSA
66
Total Reports
6
Crashes
8
Injuries
0
Fires
Most Common Issues
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
SERVICE BRAKES
9
AIR BAGS
6
SUSPENSION
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
Recent Reports
ODI #11635385
Jan 11, 2025
AIR BAGS
"service air bag" light is illuminated. Deal states the replacement part is out of production. Apparently, this is a relative common problem with this vehicle. The illumination of the warning light indicates the air bag system is not working.
Incident: Jan 7, 2025VIN: 1G6DE5E59C0***
ODI #11615171
Sep 18, 2024
STEERINGSUSPENSION
A combination of the lower control arm alignment adjustment bolt, it is just a slot and standard bolt. The alignment becomes loose over time and begins to work side to side in the slot, so retightening the bolt is the only solution to keep it from moving. The main issue is the subframe being made from aluminum and the machined slots for the lower arms, the "ears" for the lower arms are not machined or reenforced correctly which lead to severe fatigue cracks in the machined radius of the subframe. These cracks will cause the lower control arm to break free of the mounts and causing the front suspension to shift to the left or right and causing a crash. All it will take to break them off is a large enough bump and this WILL kill or injure someone.
Incident: Sep 18, 2024VIN: 1G6DV1EP8C0***
ODI #11525157
Jun 3, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUNKNOWN OR OTHERSERVICE BRAKES
There have been a collection of other Vin numbers for this year make and model for the symptoms I have been experiencing since taking ownership in 2019. The vehicle will stall while running and randomly disable ALL WHEEL drive, Traction Control, ABS, and send Check engine light on causing me amdy son on infinite number of times to almost be hit In the middle of amd intersection, after a stop sign at low speeds, upon turning the wheels into or put of driveway, parking spaces and worst off at 60 mph on a freeway. This has resulted in multiple near accidents as the vehicle randomly disables itself. It occurs mostly after pressing the brakes to shift gears and almost always causes the vehicle to become inoperable for over an hour where it sits as there is no option to disable AWD or choose from FWD OR RWD. It happens in manual mode (or called performance mode) as well as automatic mode and has been occurring for 5 and a half years. I have been charged an exorbitant amount for supposed repairs from.dealers and mechanics who have claimed to fix it and I have severe autoimmune disease, a foot prosthetic, AND a minor child I have to transport to and from.school in the car. My issue and warning lights and symptoms mirror the recall of the Vin numbers the manufacturer has performed the recall repair on exactly and yet I have been sent from dealers who refuse to check the part that's defective which is I believe the hydrolic brake rod to the brake petal. The bold needs to be simply retorqued to the proper torque to fix the problem as it was either assembled improperly torqued and or can loosen over time resulting in dangerous and immediate and unexpected complete loss of power to the vehicle allowing people to slam into you at any time. I have had it towed numerous times after these incidents. All features, climate control, locks, entertainment, windows and everything functions when this happens. I have replaced batteries, brakes, oil changes etc. Unresolved.
Incident: Sep 30, 2019VIN: 1G6DG5E55C0***
ODI #11521525
May 11, 2023
SERVICE BRAKESHYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the AWD inadvertently deactivated, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. The service brake assist, check engine, traction control, ABS, and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to two independent mechanics; however, no failure was found. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V536000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Incident: Apr 1, 2023VIN: 1G6DG5E55C0***
ODI #11491862
Nov 2, 2022
SUSPENSION
The Sub frame has a crack where it connects with the control arm I posted a picture in the forum group for Cadillac owners of the same vehicle and over 20 owners I’ve counted have the same crack in the same location it has unfortunately failed for some members already. I fear that this was an engineering flaw that needs to be taken care of or examined before some one can get seriously hurt or lose there life by having the sub frame fail causing the control arm of the front wheel to fall off I have multiple pictures of separate vehicles that have the same crack and even one that fully broke apart at the same location. Please take a look at this as this I fear could break at any time and I fear many Cadillacs are driving around with this same engineering flaw
Incident: Nov 1, 2022VIN: 1G6DK1E33C0***
ODI #11470406
Jun 22, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, he was informed that the front passenger's side air bag had failed. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,273.
Incident: Jun 7, 2022VIN: 1G6DP1E36C0***
ODI #11460145
Apr 8, 2022
AIR BAGS
Recaro seat sensor failure, causing passenger air bag system inoperable for the passenger side, it appears this a very common problem, the dealer states that they have replaced a lot of these in the past, but GM no longer has any available, cannot find one anywhere in the country (USA), the safety concern is if involved in an accident the passenger is not protected, the dealer has confirmed this is the problem thru diagnostics, have contacted manufacture and they have confirmed no parts available for a repair, service air bag system message and air bag light on intermittently numerous time while driving, first appeared within approx. 2 days after purchased used on 03-17-2022
Incident: Mar 19, 2022VIN: 1G6DV1EP1C0***
ODI #11447084
Jan 11, 2022
SEATS
The driver’s seat latch to access the backseat started to work only sometimes. Now it doesn’t work at all
Incident: Nov 1, 2020VIN: 1G6DJ1E38C0***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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