2016 Cadillac CTS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“The car caught on fire while driving in nyc at speeds of 10-20 MPH first the car started to smoke in the front hood while turning left on 5th avenue. I got out of the car and the car was on flames. I have a dash camera and iphone footage of the incident. I bought this car from an authorized Cadillac dealership in june 2019 and the car caught on fire on christmas day 2019”
NHTSA complaint #11307353, filed 2020-02, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11006377Jul 23, 2024This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11002011Jun 4, 2024This informational bulletin explains to the tech on where to look for a possible concern with the rockers causing the MIL to illuminate.
- 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…
- 10250579Feb 15, 2024This informational bulletin explains to the tech on where to look for a possible concern with the rockers causing the MIL to illuminate.
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 28 | 16% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac CTS
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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