2010 Cadillac CTS Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“I was driving to work and the car made a loud knocking noise I pulled over and the engine shut off. I called to be towed back to dealer where we bought the car and later that day I called them and they said the engine locked up. The dealer called GM and they were told to rebuild the engine. This is not acceptable. The car has about 33,000 mile on it. We have had all maintance service proformed by the dealer. What are our options?”
NHTSA complaint #10445738, filed 2012-01“The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the air pressure in the tires was normal. The tire pressure monitoring system was reset but the failure continued to occur. Also, the contact indicated that while attempting to start the engine the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the exhaust needed to be cleaned. The exhaust was cleaned but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672369, filed 2015-01, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical 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…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249037Jan 11, 2024This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the…
- 10247524Dec 13, 2023This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminatedâ.
- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 14 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 38 | 12% |
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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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