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2014 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

8

8 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.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2020291 · manufacturer campaign N202301950

25 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: Ats 2013–2016 · CTS 2014–2016 · Camaro 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist.

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the bolts that attach the electric power steering motor and apply a protective wax coating. If the bolts cannot be removed due to corrosion, the steering gear will be replaced.

3,715 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018481 · manufacturer campaign 18286

7 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2014–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with heated front seats, the seat heating element may become damaged, causing localized over-heating. In a situation where the vehicle is started remotely and the heated seats are turned on, the seat could over-heat and melt, creating an increased risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the body control module to deactivate the heated seat function when the vehicle is started remotely.

2,488 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2018463 · manufacturer campaign 18285

30 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Ats 2013–2016 · CTS 2014–2016 · Camaro 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear housing may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. The resulting increase in steering effort could create the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the mounting bolts and apply a corrosion protection coating to the gear housing and bolts. If the bolts bolt cannot be removed, a replacement steering gear will be installed.

1,851 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014432 · manufacturer campaign 14515

3 October 2014

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2014 · CTS 2014 · Escalade 2014 · Express 2014 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the chassis electronic module may have been contaminated at time of manufacture, which could cause an electrical short to occur within the module. This could cause the vehicle's check engine light to be displayed, or cause the engine to fail to start or stall, resulting in a loss of motive power. If the vehicle is equipped to support electric trailer brakes, the vehicle could also lose trailer brake function and display a "Service Trailer Brake System" indicator. These issues could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the module with a revised part.

5,071 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014315 · manufacturer campaign 14340

29 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2013–2014 · Ats 2013–2014 · CTS 2014 · Silverado 2014 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the hook bracket assembly for either front seat may have been manufactured with an incomplete weld. If the weld is incomplete and the assembly is exposed to a high load condition, the hook may separate from the seat track. This could increase the risk of occupant injury during a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the weld, and if necessary, replace the lower seat track.

11,430 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

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.

30,927 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014239 · manufacturer campaign 14179

19 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: Ats 2013–2014 · CTS 2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the shift cable may not be fully seated on the shifter and/or transmission bracket. If the cable were to detach, the driver may not be able to select a different gear position, or place the transmission in the PARK position. If the driver cannot place the vehicle in the PARK position and exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and ensure the cable is fully seated at the transmission and at the shifter bracket.

6,135 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2014175 · manufacturer campaign 14157

20 May 2014

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may become inoperative if the vehicle battery loses charge, causing unstable vehicle voltage, or if the vehicle is jump started while the wipers are on and restricted with ice and/or snow. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front wiper module.

732 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 27% of 183 2014 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
258 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2014 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2014 Cadillac CTS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2014 Cadillac CTS get?
NRCan rates the 2014 Cadillac CTS at 11.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 258 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 11 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2014 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.