2009 Cadillac CTS power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Cadillac CTS — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The all wheel drive link is not working. This causes the stabilitrac and abs to go out leaving only rear wheel drive. With very little weight in the rear of the car, it is very difficult to drive in snow or rain conditions as the car slides very easily. This is the 2nd time it's happened.”
filed Feb 24, 2024
“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed May 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 9 | 35% |
| 2016 CTS | 9 | 29% |
| 2015 CTS | 19 | 41% |
| 2014 CTS | 84 | 58% |
| 2013 CTS | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 22 | 22% |
| 2010 CTS | 9 | 13% |
| 2008 CTS | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 CTS | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 CTS | 45 | 17% |
| 2005 CTS | 82 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.