2016 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,053miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2016 Cadillac CTS, 13% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,053 miles.
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.
“Steering wheel became inoperable while vehicle in motion, vehicle shut down multiple times while driving causing all loss of power to vehicle, accelerator stuck and fuel shut off when going hard on brake did not work requiring snit into neutral, many other issues. Taken to dealer for repair many times in service over 40+ days since november 2016. Not safe to operate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11022147, filed 2017-09, 6,968 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds the rear end of the vehicle lowered. There was an abnormal roaring noise detected from the wheels. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the failure was due to the run flat tires. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the differential was not properly lubricated; and informed him not to drive the vehicle. The parts to repair the vehicle was on back order. …”
NHTSA complaint #11501662, filed 2023-01, 60,000 milesRelated 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.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11009461Sep 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Characteristics of Wide Low Aspect Ratio Tires, Vehicle Pulls Left or Right, Wanders, Follows Depressions in Road Surface, Tramlining.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 12% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 16 | 6% |
| 2004 | 16 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac CTS
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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