2009 Cadillac CTS steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Cadillac CTS — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Severe and sudden malfunction of the ABS/Stabilitrak system at 45MPH causing loss of directional control of the vehicle. Failure caused by disintegration/cracking of ABS/HUB RELUCTOR RINGS, feeding incorrect wheel speeds to stability system. This failure caused a total loss of power, vehicle…”
filed Apr 5, 2024
“Just like many other gm's the steering wheel will stick while driving and release in one direction of the other. It has caused us almost to have a head on collision. I have taken to dealership 2 and they have no remedy for this issue. They said they could change the steering column but can't…”
filed Nov 15, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 7 | 27% |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 CTS | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 CTS | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 CTS | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2008 CTS | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 CTS | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 CTS | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 CTS | 15 | 5% |
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.