2011 Cadillac CTS-V Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,900 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Please know the car is in mint condition and has never been in an accident. This is my dream car and stays well kept in my garage. It only has 19,500 miles on it. Rear differential whines or howls between 40-70mpg when under light load (like cruising or using cruise control) in 4th, 5th, and 6th gear.”
NHTSA complaint #11012469, filed 2017-08, 18,500 miles“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 whining and/or growling noises that progressively get worse. My dealership replaced the first one and has had the second one back ordered now for 2 months (none in inventory & no estimated shipment). This is a well reported issue (109 occurrences found on line) for these cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119736, filed 2018-08, 38,900 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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