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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-CADILLAC-CTS / COMPLAINTS
Full complaint record · NHTSA

2019 Cadillac CTS owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

powertrain 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
11/17/2024 ODI #11625811.0

The rear differential started making noise and growling. Upon draining the differential, we found a lot of metal debris. Upon reading on this issue, we found that Cadillac has had this issue with past models. It seems that the original G.M. part is no longer available. This could be a safety risk if the rear wheels are to lock up due to debris. It has not been confirmed by the dealer, the vehicle is out of warrantee at 91,000 miles.

07/05/2022 ODI #11472390.0

The vehicle hard shifts in low gear and at low speeds. The hard shifting makes the car hard to handle in slow speed situations such as parking lots. Because the car lurches forward unexpectedly, it poses a safety concern toward nearby pedestrians.

04/30/2025 ODI #11658018.0

I believe it’s the transmission it’s not changing gears like it supposed to only have 52,000 miles on the dash. It’s have to be defective. No Incident

other 3 complaints shown

10/29/2019 8,200 mi ODI #11276926.0

I leased a Cadillac 2019 cts in december 2018. The car's engine accelerates sporadically on its own. It happened to me approximately 10 times while driving at very low speed, during stop and go traffic and as I was entering a parking spot. Three such events occurred within ten minutes while inching my way to merge and enter the queen's midtown tunnel in ny. Each time I managed to stop the car by leaning very heavily on the brake pedal and moving the transmission into the neutral position. The dealer unsuccessfully tried to determine the cause of the problem, and the car was in his shop four times for over 20 days. Cadillac claims that they unaware of any sudden engine acceleration problem. The latest proposal that Cadillac offered is to install a diagnostic device in the car with the hop

05/31/2021 ODI #11419096.0

My 2019 CTS Cadillac CUE screen shattered for no reason. I was not driving the car. I went out to the car on Thursday, May 27, 2021 and the screen had shattered over night. The system is still working but it is hard to see the screen. The car is leased and only has 20,586 miles. I have only had it 2 years and 5 months. Is this my responsibility to repair or is it covered by warranty?

02/07/2023 ODI #11506022.0

The backup camera grid on our 2019 vehicle disappears most of the time when we start in reverse after turning on the engine. We have taken our vehicle into local Cadillac dealership service departments over the past 3 years and they have replaced cables, backup camera, radio equipment, interface screen, etc. with no resolution. This issue with the backup camera grid also seems to be tied to a problem with loading profiles upon startup, radio issues, etc. We are writing to NHTSA because we feel that the backup camera grid disappearing is a safety issue.

suspension 1 complaint shown

12/06/2019 ODI #11287413.0

Bought a used car from auto boutique on 10/15/19 with car fax report showing no structural damage. When we test drove the car we notice the check engine light was on and a vibration. We were told to make an appointment and they would address the issue. Went on 10/18/19 for my appt, was there 8 hours to no avail, was told vibration was from a bent rim and that I would have to take car to a Cadillac dealer for the check engine light.made an appointment with ritchey's Cadillac on 10/25/19 and was told the car was unsafe to drive, the gas tank isn't safe, 3 bent rims, the accident caused the airbags to deploy and were not reset properly, and this was one cause of the check engine light. The vibration and noise came from rear suspension bent in several locations, etc. I have a report from rich

engine 1 complaint shown

10/27/2025 74,990 mi ODI #11695874.0

The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Parts Store and was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The contact stated that upon cleaning the catalytic converter and driving for 50 miles, the warning light turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,990.

electrical 1 complaint shown

07/15/2021 ODI #11425049.0

Seat is adjusting during driving. Moving between presets. Setting position 1 automatically all the way forward. Heat in the seat turning on.

steering 1 complaint shown

01/13/2025 59,000 mi ODI #11635641.0

The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the trim on the steering wheel had started to peel off. Due to the failure, the edges of the steering wheel where the trim was located had started peeling off and were sharp, causing serious concerns while driving the vehicle. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was scheduled for an appointment; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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