2013 Cadillac CTS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 10%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Cadillac CTS, 10% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 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.
“As I was driving on a highway, my sunroof blew completely off of my vehicle, hit and damaged the front of another vehicle (a SUV) and from the impact of that hit, it was struck a motorcyclist.”
NHTSA complaint #10876224, filed 2016-06, 41,739 miles“Gross moldy odor emanating from the HVAC system caused by what appears to be a defect in the system which allows moisture to condense on the coils causing mold and bacteria to be dispersed throughout the vehicle. Gm attempts to address this expansive issue by adding deodorant to the system and then hope consumers will go away.”
NHTSA complaint #10822895, filed 2016-01, 40,000 miles“While attempting to pull out of residential driveway from dead stop, CTS accelerated on its on to and unknown and uncontrollable speed. Causing collision to neighbors vehicle in oppostite driveway driveway directly across from where CTS was parked. Vehicle also had power failures as well, doors nor windows would work. Had to exit vehicle by crawling out on the window. Cause damaged to both vehicles and property damages from neighbor vehicle push by CTS into garage and structure.”
NHTSA complaint #10762003, filed 2015-09, 5,000 miles“I have a 2013 CTS Cadillac and the headlight assemblies fog up on the inside of the assembly. This happens when it rains or is wet dealer replaced the headlight assemblies but these are worst than the originals. Dealer now says this is normal thedealer refers to a bulletin 01-08-42-001j which states that lights might exhibit a fine mist or white fog on the inside of the lamp lens. The bulletin states that it requires 2 to 6 hours to clear the lamp and works better if vechicle in motion with headlights on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10822183, filed 2016-01Related service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 4 | 15% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac CTS
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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