2014 Cadillac CTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Cadillac CTS, 2% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,500 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.
“Frozen front brakes after washing or driving in rain and parking overnight. Have to put car in gear and force front brakes to break loose. Rear wheels spin and front tires slid approx 1 foot before breaking loose. Loud thud and car leaps forward 1foot.”
NHTSA complaint #10939208, filed 2017-01, 21,000 miles“My car is a 2014 CTS vsport. I have owned the vehicle since august of 2017, and it had 42,563 miles when I purchased the vehicle. I have had 'tire issues' with the car since day 1. The 1st week I owned the vehicle, the tires had to be replaced, although they had just been replaced prior to my purchase, the car was making very loud noise while driving and it was determined they had 'uneven wear.' along with this, the 'rear axle system off' light would occasionally come on. Nothing the dealer could find with it and it always seemed the light would turn off when it was at dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11309770, filed 2020-02“The contact owned a 2014 Cadillac CTS. While driving 21 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into a tree. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact, causing his head to make contact with the dashboard. After the crash, all the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the head, neck, and knees, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10782540, filed 2015-10, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11010562Oct 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10245397Nov 9, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10244694Oct 12, 2023This bulletin provides information on possible normal brake drag caused by the vehicle parked for an extended period of time.
- 10243979Sep 18, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10239058Jun 19, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 18% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 9 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 14 | 8% |
| 2008 | 22 | 13% |
| 2007 | 59 | 27% |
| 2006 | 57 | 21% |
| 2005 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 38 | 17% |
| 2003 | 47 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2014 Cadillac CTS
84 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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