2014 Cadillac ELR Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,366miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 33 mpgcombined (gas only), 1.4L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 31 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Cadillac ELR (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2014 Cadillac ELR. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and brakes (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,366 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,633 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 441 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 67 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 35%
- Other or unknown6 35%
- Brakes2 12%
- Fuel system2 12%
- Air bags1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
- Wheels1 5.9%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Shifting the vehicle into park and attempting to turn it off by hitting the power button, yields a warning on the dic saying action required: shift to park , despite the shift selector already being in park. This prevents the vehicle from being turned off. Requires multiple attempts of turning the vehicle on and off, and moving of the shift selector to get the car to recognize the vehicle is actually in park.”
NHTSA complaint #11372718, filed 2020-11, 82,000 milesOther or unknown: “Mold in air conditioning evaporator got me sick. Treatment by dealer sent me to the hospital coughing & spiting-up blood! Very sick from exposures. Gm TSB 99-01-39-004h clearly shows this is a common problem. Car has been at the dealer since 3/24/2016 & they are denying chemical odor that two inspectors have already verified. Nhtsa has done nothing about this dangerous TSB. Why? Updated 04/03/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10872485, filed 2016-06, 11,300 milesBrakes: “When using the brakes; small bumps can trigger the ABS system to intervene unnecessarily, causing the car to lose significant ground when braking, this can be catastrophic even at low speeds. This is an issue I have experienced first hand in both the Cadillac ELR, and the sister car the chevy volt. This happens at all speeds, mostly on roads with potholes where the wheel will momentarily lose contact with the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142883, filed 2018-10, 65,000 milesFuel system: “Loss of power and control: Twice over the past two months, the vehicle has died and lost all power and control functions while in motion. The first episode was while my spouse was driving during the day at about 30 MPH. She reports the vehicle made a loud pop, and then all power to the vehicle, including steering and braking, was lost. After a few minutes, the car restarted and was towed to the dealership. They found no codes and could not replicate the incident, and GM could not provide them with any suggestions. After a month, the car was returned to us. …”
NHTSA complaint #11622342, filed 2024-10Mileage when problems were reported
82% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 35,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Cadillac ELR version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELR FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid | CVT | 31 | 35 | 33 gas only | — |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V446000Jul 23, 2014SeatsCovers: Cadillac ELR 2014, ATS 2013–2014, Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015 +5 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook…
- 14V144000Mar 27, 2014Electronic stability control (esc)Covers: Cadillac ELR 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the…
Recall details for the 2014 Cadillac ELR → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,633 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This 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, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025Electrical system, Fuel system. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other model years of the Cadillac ELR
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 14,366 | 2 | — | 33 | — | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Cadillac ELR have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2014 Cadillac ELR as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Cadillac ELR is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.
Has the 2014 Cadillac ELR been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Cadillac ELR get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Cadillac ELR (ELR, 1.4L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 33 mpg combined, 31 city and 35 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Cadillac ELR reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,366 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 35,500 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.