2011 Cadillac CTS recalls (2)

Every 2011 Cadillac CTS recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Air Bags · NHTSA 14V341000

  Jun 19, 2014Air Bags

  Problem

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.

  Risk

  If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.

  Fix

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.

  Full recall details for 14V341000 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 14V394000

  Feb 7, 2014Electrical System:Ignition

  Problem

  This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

  Risk

  If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.

  Full recall details for 14V394000 →

2011 Cadillac CTS complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Cadillac CTS, reporting 11 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. Cadillac has issued at least 1,515 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Power Train26
• Air Bags25
• Electrical System20
• Engine13
• Steering11
• Structure9

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (698)
• Electrical System (341)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (245)
• Engine (172)
• Power Train (170)
• Wheels (100)

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