2011 Cadillac CTS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,085miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Cadillac CTS, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,085 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Passenger air bag sensor in seat, occupant sensor or pps, is faulty. Check air bag warning alert remains on or is intermittent, even if no contents or person on passenger seat. Very similar to GM recall 08373 for first generation Cadillac CTS occupant sensor for passenger airbag. If using the same design, and not corrected, the recall should be extended to the second generation CTS vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10745365, filed 2015-07, 4,085 miles“Recaro seats squeak and rock in their mounts. Not secured properly. Annoying and if the mounts fail, the driver would be out of position and car could crash. Have been doing this since the car was new, and I'm not the only one having this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10420787, filed 2011-08, 14 miles“Heated seat when turned on caught on fire, burned me & the seat has burned leather. No warnings or lamps came on. It is available for inspection upon request.”
NHTSA complaint #11487718, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
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 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology