2014 Cadillac CTS Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 58%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Cadillac CTS, 58% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought this car and after buying it, I heard a vibration. First I thought it was the road and then thought it was the tires. I started checking around for tires when it became very noisy so I called the dealer. He first said it was the power train fluid needed changed but later called and said it was the torque converter. This car has less tha 40,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11387518, filed 2021-01, 36,700 miles“There is a recall for the rear differential. I, along with several other owners have been waiting on parts for several months. Gm does not seem to be taking this seriously. We are also being provided with loaner cars car but it was not one I could accept and as such, risk injury every tube we drive.”
NHTSA complaint #11352790, filed 2020-09, 55,000 miles“Heard a whining noise coming from the back of my vehicle when stepping on the accelorator, took my vehicle in to get a inspection and turns out the roll pins in the rear-axle differential are close to fracturing, increasing the risk of a crash. There is already a recall in this reguard to 2014-15 Cadillac CTS (v-sport) models but no other CTS models get the recall. I have a 2014 Cadillac CTS (luxury) sedan, hoping there will be a recall for all CTS models in regards to the huge safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11407387, filed 2021-04, 83,000 miles“I am writing this because I have a complaint. I have never been notified that this car has a recall with the differential. Not from the dealer nor GM. I have read that cars have locked up at high speed resulting in near crashes.I am also reading that there is no fix for this yet. There are cars sitting at Cadillac dealers for months with nothing done yet. This concerns me this could happen to me and my car. The real problem is I have not been notified and I bought this car as a cpo from valenti Cadillac in hartford ct. …”
NHTSA complaint #11306898, filed 2020-02, 37,000 miles“I was driving down a 4 lane road going 45 MPH - when without warning a loud bang came from the back of the car and the wheels locked up and I went into an uncontrolled spin for ~ 75 yards going sideways down the road at 45...and then came to a stop in the middle of oncoming traffic - the roads were wet as well...I fortunately did not spin into oncoming traffic. I avoided traffic behind me - I was driving with 2 passengers who hopped out of the car to warn drivers approaching we were disabled in the middle of oncoming traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282411, filed 2019-11, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V338000Jun 19, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS…Covers: Cadillac CTS 2014, ATS 2013–2014
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 3 | 38% |
| 2017 | 9 | 33% |
| 2016 | 9 | 29% |
| 2015 | 20 | 41% |
| 2014 | 84 | 58% |
| 2013 | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 22 | 22% |
| 2010 | 9 | 13% |
| 2009 | 28 | 17% |
| 2008 | 21 | 12% |
| 2007 | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 | 45 | 17% |
| 2005 | 82 | 30% |
| 2004 | 52 | 23% |
| 2003 | 25 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2014 Cadillac CTS
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 complaintsBrakes
3 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology