2016 Cadillac CTS electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Cadillac CTS — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Center console screen again has stopped working, no access to settings for the car nor any way to correct settings at this point. Many of the settings can be critical to safe driving of the car and have no manual alternative. This is the second screen in 50k miles.”
filed Aug 29, 2024
“The side detection light in both side mirrors stays on even when the vehicle is turned off. This may cause an accident while driving The problem is confirmed by the dealer No No”
filed Sep 29, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 CTS | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 CTS | 26 | 36% |
| 2012 CTS | 10 | 15% |
| 2011 CTS | 20 | 20% |
| 2010 CTS | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 CTS | 26 | 16% |
| 2008 CTS | 39 | 22% |
| 2007 CTS | 41 | 19% |
| 2006 CTS | 43 | 16% |
| 2005 CTS | 39 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.