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2011 CADILLAC CTS

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #14V341000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2011 Cadillac CTS has a problem with its air bag system. The drive shaft vibrations may trigger the roof rail air bags to deploy, which can be a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags deploy unexpectedly, you're at a higher risk of being hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! You'll get a notification from GM, and a dealership will replace the rear drive shaft assembly at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #14V394000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that controls the engine and airbags. In some 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX models, a heavy key ring or a jarring event could knock the switch out of the 'run' position, turning off the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the key ring is too heavy or the ignition switch gets jarred, your airbags might not deploy in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will give you a special key ring and insert or cover to keep your key in the 'run' position, and they'll do it for free. Just wait for the recall notice, and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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AIR BAGS
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other CADILLAC CTS Years

2018
2 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
4 recalls

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