Cadillac CTS-V (2015) Power Train Recall: Risk of Wheel Lockup
GM recalls 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles with potential rear axle differential roll pin fracture causing wheel lockup and loss of control.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up and the driver can lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles because roll pins in the rear axle differential could fracture while driving, potentially causing wheel lockup and loss of control. This recall affects vehicles with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247958-cadillac-cts-v-2015-power-train-recall-risk-of-wheel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247958-cadillac-cts-v-2015-power-train-recall-risk-of-wheel · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V038000
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“Cadillac CTS-V (2015) Power Train Recall: Risk of Wheel Lockup.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247958-cadillac-cts-v-2015-power-train-recall-risk-of-wheel. Based on NHTSA recall #20V038000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V038000).
Why it’s dangerous
If roll pins fracture while the vehicle is in motion, the rear wheels may lock up. This can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. The hazard occurs during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the roll pins fracture while moving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport with a 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engine. The recall began May 1, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Cadillac Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4223 to schedule a repair or replacement of the rear axle differential.
Get Repair Kit
GM will mail a repair kit to your address after you contact customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N192279370.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V038000 (January 23, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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