2014 Cadillac CTS power train problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Cadillac CTS — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On April 30,2026 I was pulling into a parking space and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park . The tow truck driver who finally responded was able to lift the…”
filed May 3, 2026
“My 2014 Cadillac CTS has been making what sounded like road noise. After another person road in my car that was not in it daily like I was, they told me how loud it really was. After further investigation, my rear differential has gone out at only 80,000 miles. It’s impossible to drive due to the…”
filed Feb 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket…Campaign 14V338000 · Jun 19, 2014
Power Train problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 9 | 35% |
| 2016 CTS | 9 | 29% |
| 2015 CTS | 19 | 41% |
| 2013 CTS | 13 | 18% |
| 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 2014 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.