What is the overall risk grade for the 2012 CADILLAC CTS?

The 2012 CADILLAC CTS has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 2 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2012 CADILLAC CTS have?

The 2012 CADILLAC CTS has 2 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2012 CADILLAC CTS?

The most severe recall for the 2012 CADILLAC CTS is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2012 CADILLAC CTS safe to drive?

The 2012 CADILLAC CTS has 2 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION recall for the 2012 CADILLAC CTS? (Campaign #14V394000)

The ignition switch in your vehicle is what makes the engine start and keeps it running. It's also connected to the airbag system. In some 2003-2014 CTS and 2004-2006 SRX models, the switch might turn off the engine if something heavy on your key ring or a bump in the road moves the key out of position. If the switch turns off the engine, the airbags might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury. Your Cadillac dealer will add a second key ring and a special insert or cover to your key, so it can't accidentally turn off the engine. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

2012 CADILLAC CTS

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

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

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Manufacturer

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

What Happened

Your vehicle's power vacuum brake system might not be secure, which can cause the brake pedal to disconnect from the brake system.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle's brakes and crash without warning, which can cause serious injury or death.

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to a Cadillac dealership, where they will inspect and tighten the brake system's retaining nut for free, ensuring your brakes are secure and functioning properly.

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Original — What Happened

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Original — Risk if Unfixed

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Original — Remedy

CADILLAC DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT, AND IF NECESSARY, TORQUE THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.

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Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

What Happened

The ignition switch in your vehicle is what makes the engine start and keeps it running. It's also connected to the airbag system. In some 2003-2014 CTS and 2004-2006 SRX models, the switch might turn off the engine if something heavy on your key ring or a bump in the road moves the key out of position.

Risk if Unfixed

If the switch turns off the engine, the airbags might not deploy in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.

Free Fix

Your Cadillac dealer will add a second key ring and a special insert or cover to your key, so it can't accidentally turn off the engine. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

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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.

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