2015 Cadillac CTS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Cadillac CTS. The most-reported areas: Power Train (19), Unknown Or Other (8), Service Brakes (8).
Key takeaways
- 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 19 | 40% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 17% |
| Suspension | 5 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% |
| Steering | 4 | 8% |
| Engine | 4 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-28
Dash board message power steering service message hard to steer traction assist light is on.
Suspension,service Brakes,engine - filed 2025-07-25
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a loud grinding and squeaking sounds coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was a high-pitched sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the water pump was inoperable. There were no warni...
Power Train - filed 2025-07-16
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact exited the highway and drove to the nearest mechanic shop at a gas station. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear differential was fractured and n...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.