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2011 Cadillac Cts-V problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Seat Belts (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)

7
Complaints
0
Recalls
253
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (253)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va

Showing the 6 most recent of 253 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2018-12-03 · Air Bags · 101,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts-v. while operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to rick hendrick city chevrolet (5101 east independence blvd, charlotte, nc) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor located inside the seat was faulty and needed to be repla…”

2018-08-13 · Power Train · 38,900 mi

“my 2011 cts-v rear differential has now failed for the second time. first off, my car has been babied and extremely well taken care of. the differential first failed at approximately 17,500 miles and now this second time at approximately 38,900 miles. both times the differential has started to make whining and/or growling noises that progressivel…”

2018-08-09 · Power Train · 56,000 mi

“my cts-v currently has 56,000 miles and very well cared for. my problem started at 25,xxx miles with a rear seal leak, it was replaced by dealer and 9 months later started leaking again. after the 4th trip to the dealer, they are now telling me it's the rear differential that is a 'known issue' (with recalls on the earlier cts-v's for the same pr…”

2017-11-30 · Seat Belts

“while driving the vehicle the passenger seatbelt light comes on with or without a passenger being present. i took vehicle to the dealer and was told the passenger detection module was going out and when the seat belt light comes on the passenger side air bags are disabled meaning the airbags will not function if i were to get into an accident....i …”

2017-08-03 · Power Train · 18,500 mi

“please know the car is in mint condition and has never been in an accident. this is my dream car and stays well kept in my garage. it only has 19,500 miles on it. rear differential whines or howls between 40-70mpg when under light load (like cruising or using cruise control) in 4th, 5th, and 6th gear.…”

2017-08-03 · Unknown Or Other · 19,452 mi

“first, please know the car is a 2011 in mint condition...still smells new. i only have 19,500 miles on it and it has never been in an accident. it spends most of its life as a garage queen as it is my dream car and stays protected. trunk gets saturated every time water (rain, hose, etc) gets on it whether driving or sitting still. i pulled th…”

2017-06-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 48,000 mi

“gasoline leak from the fuel pump assembly, on top of the gas tank. i noticed a strong odor of gasoline and upon looking under my car, near the passenger rear tire, i found a small puddle of gasoline on the ground. i could see gasoline on the bottom of the tank. i researched on the ctsvowners.com forum and rather quickly found others with the exa…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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