2011 Cadillac CTS Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“While driving home from work, approximately 35 miles into a 40-mile trip, my traction control warning light turned on. The driver information center (dic) indicated service traction control, engine power reduced. The vehicle's power was then reduced, and I was unable to maintain my speed (approximately 52 MPH), and my car slowed down due to a lack of power, and I was only able to achieve 40 MPH. I pulled into a parking lot, turned the car off for about five minutes. I then restarted the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490633, filed 2013-01, 60,000 miles“Vehicle enters a mode at random that abruptly reduces and inhibits or stops the ability to accelerate. In certain situations this can cause dangerous conditions that can lead to accidents. As in my case, I was inmost struck by several vehicles because of the loss of acceleration and forward momentum as I initiated a turn at an intersection from one major artery onto another during rush hour traffic driving conditions. This hazardous and dangerous situation would not have existed of not for the sudden loss of power and acceleration by the vehicle entering this mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #10936624, filed 2016-12, 55,000 miles“Driving to work went to stop and vehicle pull to the side and would not stop normal. I drove the vehicle to the dealer and the reported right rear hub not sensing speed signal and needed to replace and not covered under my warranty. I see GM and Cadillac has had a lot of problems with this wheel hud and have recalled on other model years. These are $600.00 per wheel to replace and think that they should last longer than 39,000 miles. Would not want to have been driving at highway speeds when this fails.I contacted Cadillac and they would not repair without charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10704972, filed 2015-04, 37,960 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac CTS
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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