2013 Cadillac CTS power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Cadillac CTS — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“driving to work on very busy highway. The engine light and Service Battery charging system came on, then went to battery saver almost instantly. Radio cut off, heat cutt off and the Car cut off in the middle of the highway before I could safely get over. this caused me to fear for my life as the…”
filed Feb 28, 2025
“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was leaking, and the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission fluid was significantly low. The…”
filed Apr 22, 2024
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% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 22 | 22% |
| 2010 CTS | 9 | 13% |
| 2009 CTS | 28 | 17% |
| 2008 CTS | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 CTS | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 CTS | 45 | 17% |
| 2005 CTS | 82 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.