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2011 Cadillac CTS

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

11.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,472

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014273 · manufacturer campaign 14172 / 14497B

2 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2003–2014 · SRX 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there is a risk that some drivers may bump the ignition key with their knee and unintentionally move the key from out of the "run" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power braking and power steering would be affected, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the "run" position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to remove the key blade from the original flip key/transmitter assemblies provided with the vehicle, and provide two new keys and two key rings for every original key. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

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Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014244 · manufacturer campaign 14233

20 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2011

What is wrong

On certain all-wheel-drive vehicles, a loss of grease from the centre constant velocity (CV) joint can over time result in vibrations of the propeller shaft and these vibrations could be transferred to the rollover sensor located on the floor above it. The signal produced by the vibrations in the rollover sensor may result in an unwarranted deployment of the curtain airbags creating a risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to replace the rear propeller shaft assembly.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 17% of 59 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
258 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2011 Cadillac CTS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Cadillac CTS get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Cadillac CTS at 11.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 258 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Cadillac CTS for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,472 in fuel, producing roughly 5,174 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.