2011 Cadillac CTS-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CTS-V years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V. That is the most of any CTS-V model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 38,900 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Cadillac CTS-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 43% | 38,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 19,452 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Cadillac CTS-V recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts-v. While operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rick hendrick city chevrolet (5101 east independence blvd, charlotte, nc) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor…
My 2011 cts-v rear differential has now failed for the second time. First off, my car has been babied and extremely well taken care of. The differential first failed at approximately 17,500 miles and now this second time at approximately 38,900 miles. Both times the differential has started to make…
My cts-v currently has 56,000 miles and very well cared for. My problem started at 25,xxx miles with a rear seal leak, it was replaced by dealer and 9 months later started leaking again. After the 4th trip to the dealer, they are now telling me it's the rear differential that is a 'known issue'…
While driving the vehicle the passenger seatbelt light comes on with or without a passenger being present. I took vehicle to the dealer and was told the passenger detection module was going out and when the seat belt light comes on the passenger side air bags are disabled meaning the airbags will…
First, please know the car is a 2011 in mint condition...still smells new. I only have 19,500 miles on it and it has never been in an accident. It spends most of its life as a garage queen as it is my dream car and stays protected. Trunk gets saturated every time water (rain, hose, etc) gets on it…
Other Cadillac CTS-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 CTS-V | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 CTS-V | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 CTS-V | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 CTS-V | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 CTS-V | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 CTS-V | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 CTS-V | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 CTS-V | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CTS-V model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.