AFTER A 45 MINUTE DRIVE AND RETURNING HOME I PARKED MY CAR ON THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOME. THE CAR DROVE PERFECTLY NORMAL AS ALWAYS AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING ELSE TO INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. I ENTERED MY HOUSE AND AS I WALKED PASTED MY KITCHEN WINDOW I COULD SEE FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVER…
2011 cadillac CTS electrical problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
2011 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY RECALL. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL REMEDY, WAS NOTHING MORE THAN A BAND-AID, TO COVER-UP A MUCH MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM. *JB
2011 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GM RECALL# 14872.* LD CONSUMER WRITES ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO A RECALL. *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER CALLED ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY WERE ABLE TO DO THE REPAIRS. *JB UPDATED 11/05/14
2011 CADILLAC CTS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL NOTICE. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, IF THE RECALL HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT. *JB
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 cadillac CTS?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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