2019 Cadillac Cts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Wheels (1) · Steering (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Cadillac Cts model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (830)
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 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
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 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 830 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 74,990 mi“the contact owns a 2019 cadillac cts. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an auto parts store and was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. the contact stated that upon cleaning the catalytic converter and driving for 50 miles, the warning light turned off. the …”
2025-04-30 · Power Train“i believe it’s the transmission it’s not changing gears like it supposed to only have 52,000 miles on the dash. it’s have to be defective. no incident …”
2025-01-13 · Steering · 59,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 cadillac cts. the contact stated that the trim on the steering wheel had started to peel off. due to the failure, the edges of the steering wheel where the trim was located had started peeling off and were sharp, causing serious concerns while driving the vehicle. the local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact…”
2024-11-17 · Power Train“the rear differential started making noise and growling. upon draining the differential, we found a lot of metal debris. upon reading on this issue, we found that cadillac has had this issue with past models. it seems that the original g.m. part is no longer available. this could be a safety risk if the rear wheels are to lock up due to debris. it …”
2023-02-07 · Unknown Or Other“the backup camera grid on our 2019 vehicle disappears most of the time when we start in reverse after turning on the engine. we have taken our vehicle into local cadillac dealership service departments over the past 3 years and they have replaced cables, backup camera, radio equipment, interface screen, etc. with no resolution. this issue with th…”
2022-07-05 · Power Train“the vehicle hard shifts in low gear and at low speeds. the hard shifting makes the car hard to handle in slow speed situations such as parking lots. because the car lurches forward unexpectedly, it poses a safety concern toward nearby pedestrians.…”
2021-07-15 · Seats“seat is adjusting during driving. moving between presets. setting position 1 automatically all the way forward. heat in the seat turning on. …”
2021-05-31 · Unknown Or Other“my 2019 cts cadillac cue screen shattered for no reason. i was not driving the car. i went out to the car on thursday, may 27, 2021 and the screen had shattered over night. the system is still working but it is hard to see the screen. the car is leased and only has 20,586 miles. i have only had it 2 years and 5 months. is this my responsibility to…”
2019-12-06 · Wheels“bought a used car from auto boutique on 10/15/19 with car fax report showing no structural damage. when we test drove the car we notice the check engine light was on and a vibration. we were told to make an appointment and they would address the issue. went on 10/18/19 for my appt, was there 8 hours to no avail, was told vibration was from a bent r…”
2019-10-29 · Unknown Or Other · 8,200 mi“i leased a cadillac 2019 cts in december 2018. the car's engine accelerates sporadically on its own. it happened to me approximately 10 times while driving at very low speed, during stop and go traffic and as i was entering a parking spot. three such events occurred within ten minutes while inching my way to merge and enter the queen's midtown tun…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.