2011 Cadillac CTS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 11%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Cadillac CTS, 11% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,200 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On 21 feb. While driving approximately 75 MPH, a warning light came on indicating service stability track control, engine power will be reduced. I suddenly lost power and luckily, the 18 wheeler that was behind me swerved to other lane to avoid rear end collision. I immediately put on my hazard indicator and was able to coast to the median. Luckily, I was not killed!. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689805, filed 2015-02, 61,000 miles“Driving on a curvy country road the engine suddenly died, I lost power steering and almost ran off the road. I was able to coast to a stop. I put the car in park and it started immediately. The car does not have an ignition key, only a fob. The engine is 3.6 CTS 4. I drove 2 miles back home and parked the car and will not drive it again until a resolution is obtained for the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10593880, filed 2014-05, 17,400 miles“When backing out of driveway and turning the steering wheel to the right we noticed a pronounced thump that was very noticeable and worrisome. We checked with the dealer and couldn't find the problem and the dealer checked with general motors who said it was a design flaw and couldn't do anything about it. It has been doing the same thing up to this date. The thump is so great we wonder if it is not damaging the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10588963, filed 2014-05, 500 miles“Driving down road and slowed down to veer into left turn lane and power steering failed. Steering became very stiff and very difficult to steer. Managed to get car into left lane and came to a stop. Lucky it was not my wife driving as she would of had great difficulty steering car. Put car in park and wiggled steering wheel back and fourth. Steering took several rotations of steering wheel but came back after 10 seconds or so. Decided to proceeded home. Did not drive again until day I took to dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10669972, filed 2015-01, 32,200 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
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- 10245545Nov 17, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 30% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 28 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac CTS
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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