2010 Cadillac CTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,883miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Cadillac CTS, 9% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,883 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.
“Since purchasing this certified pre-owned vehicle, I have noticed that the car's engine has an intermittent tendency to suddenly rev or idle very high while my foot is on the brake and I am in the process of slowing down, stopping, or pulling into a parking apace. The car lurches forward and is only controlled during those times by applying a great deal of pressure on the brake until the idle returns to normal and the car stops trying to lurch forward. I have taken the car back to the service dept. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558405, filed 2014-01, 24,766 miles“On 6 june, 2013 while driving on m59 in michigan and applying the brakes, my knee made contact with the remote fob, causing the ignition key to move from the on position to accessory mode. The engine stopped running and I had to steer and brake the vehicle without power assist to the shoulder of the road. I put the vehicle in park and restarted without incident. The same situation occurred in january 2014 while driving on I-75 to florida. In both cases I informed my dealer (lafontaine Cadillac in highland, michigan). …”
NHTSA complaint #10576363, filed 2014-04, 45,000 miles“Service brake assist, all wheel drive off, service stabilitrak, service traction control warning lights came on repetitively while driving on a curved (right) entrance ramp onto local expressway moving at about 25 MPH. Called onstar, their diagnostics showed no issues. Will take to dealer. Opening case to begin ongoing report of this safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10489487, filed 2012-12, 63,000 miles“When driving in my normal seated position I find that transitioning from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal can be uncomfortable at the least to almost dangerous.the left edge of the right foot almost always gets caught behind the right edge of the brake pedal.it would appear to me that the brake pedal is too close to the throttle pedal. Has this issue ever come up before? …”
NHTSA complaint #11114260, filed 2018-07“The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac CTS. The contact backed out of the driveway, placed the vehicle in drive, when it suddenly accelerated independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal continuously until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the power brake booster auxiliary pump would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Immediately after the repair, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472397, filed 2012-08, 21,877 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 14 | 8% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 59 | 27% |
| 2006 | 57 | 21% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 38 | 17% |
| 2003 | 47 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2010 Cadillac CTS
16 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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