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2010 Cadillac CTS Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
44,243miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,243 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.

“My cars locking system doesn't work all the time. Taken it to be serviced twice problem not fixed. My car is very dangerous my granddaughter has been in the back seat and the doors would not open had to climb in back seat to get her out. This car is a death trap!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10359893, filed 2010-10, 44,243 miles

“2010 Cadillac CTS. Consumer states problem with brakes the consumer stated she began having problems with the brakes one week after purchasing the vehicle. The brakes were allegedly replaced in march 2010. Also, the driver's air bag compartment became loose and had to be repaired several times. In january 2011, the consumer became locked inside the vehicle. The problem was fixed in may 2011.”

NHTSA complaint #10434491, filed 2011-11

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201023%
200921%
200842%
200610%
200531%
200452%

Other parts of the 2010 Cadillac CTS

Air bags
16 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seat 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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