2010 Cadillac CTS engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Cadillac CTS — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine warning light on. Diagnosed by Mike Maroon Cadillac, Boulder Colorado as Po008 code Bank one engine timing off. Further diagnosed as faulty engine cam chain. Advised not to drive car. Car available for inspection. Not being driven. Safety put at risk by possible major engine failure during…”
filed Nov 21, 2023
“The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on…”
filed Feb 9, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 CTS | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 CTS | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 CTS | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 CTS | 13 | 13% |
| 2009 CTS | 49 | 29% |
| 2008 CTS | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 CTS | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 CTS | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 CTS | 24 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.