2009 Cadillac CTS Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 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.
“2009 Cadillac CTS has serious vibration at highway speed, after several attempts to resolve, changing the left front and the right rear tire, the dealer claims the car operates as designed, I see other complaints on consumer affairs website of the exact same issue. I have asked the service manager of the dealer to ride with me in the car. He failed to do so, and didn't show up for two appointments at his dealership to drive the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10347123, filed 2010-08, 1 miles“Michelin pilot hx mxm4 oem (original equipment) tires at 40,000 miles have chunks of tread coming off both of the front tires (the form does not permit noting more than a single tire but it is both front tires) of a well-maintained, dealer maintained (under warranty and then under GM protection plan extended warranty) one-owner vehicle. Internet search shows this is widespread problem and that michelin acknowledged a manufacturing defect in this tire line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761258, filed 2015-09, 40,000 miles“Vibration in steering wheel, floor and seats. Also a thumping sound coming from tires during the first few miles of driving. At times the vibration is so bad you can see the steering wheel shimmy from side to side. The dealership replaced two of the oem michelin tires which did not resolve the problem. Then they force road balanced the tires a couple of times, again did not resolve the problem. Dealership now stating they cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10329086, filed 2010-05, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact stated the traction control, TPMS, service brake assist, air bags, and service stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11641895, filed 2025-02, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 10199230May 5, 2021This informational bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface…
- 10198839May 5, 2021This informational bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10183133Oct 12, 2020This informational bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac CTS
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac CTS
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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