2009 Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 29%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 29% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Second time timing chain failed Cadillac says 2007-2009 Cadillac timing chains have a recall 11340c except my VIN # car is not included in the recalls I had to pay for both repair $1600 and $2900 Cadillac should reimburse me.”
NHTSA complaint #11330149, filed 2020-06, 37,000 miles“Premature timing chain wear. Needs to be replaced for approximately $3000. Check engine light alerted us of the situation. From our research, there is a known issue with this particular GM vehicle. Gm denies there is an issue for our VIN. Timing chains do not to wear in 5 years 66617 miles. It is a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10640710, filed 2014-10, 66,617 miles“I had a p0008 check engine code come up on my car for timing chain issues. Gm issued a special extended warranty for 2008-2009 Cadillac CTS with this issue, but they stated I am not covered under this warranty, but it is the same problem as the TSB they issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10906418, filed 2016-09, 87,500 miles“Was told the timing chain was stretched by a service technician and it was covered by GM with an extended service campaign, 10 years or 120,000 miles. My vehicle had approximately 95,000 miles when the problem as diagnosed. A Cadillac dealer confirmed via a phone call the vehicle was covered. Upon visiting the dealership, I was told the vehicle make/model is covered but the VIN of my vehicle is not covered. The problem is exactly as described by the extended service campaign.”
NHTSA complaint #10943947, filed 2017-01, 95,000 miles“I just got a oil change, a week later the engine light came on, so I thought it needs a tune up so I took it to get one and they said it does not need a tune up, they have a code( p0008) they said is the engine position system performance, something about a belt that's lose n it needs to be fix soon or it can be dangerous if I don't fix it so I look around and saw a recall on that code, so I was reading about it, people being having the same problems but they all said that the dealer refuse to fix. How is that possible if is a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11329290, filed 2020-06, 1,156 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10205052Aug 20, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information/procedures to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for…
- 10199244May 24, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 13 | 13% |
| 2010 | 10 | 15% |
| 2009 | 49 | 29% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 22 | 10% |
| 2006 | 28 | 10% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 29 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac CTS
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology