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2014 CADILLAC CTS

6 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V338000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The transmission shift cable in your vehicle is like a communication wire that helps the gears in your transmission work together. In some 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS and 2014 CTS models, this cable can come loose and disconnect from its holders.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable detaches while you're driving, your gears might not shift correctly. This could cause your vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. If you park the vehicle and think it's in 'PARK,' but it's not, it could roll away and injure you or bystanders when you get out.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will check the cable to make sure it's securely attached, and fix it for you at no cost. You'll get an official notice with a repair schedule, and the recall is expected to start in early August 2014.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the cable is properly seated at the transmission and shifter brackets, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early August 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14179.
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Moderate #14V614000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The chassis electronic module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control various systems. It might be compromised and create an electrical short.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module fails, your vehicle could stall while you're driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty module with a new one at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.
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Moderate #14V394000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The ignition switch in your vehicle controls the flow of power to your car's systems, including the airbag. In certain 2003-2014 Cadillac models, this switch can move out of the 'run' position if it's jostled by a heavy keychain or rough road, turning off the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition switch turns off while you're driving, your airbags might not deploy in case of a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Cadillac dealer will install a special key ring and a protective insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head, free of charge. This will prevent the ignition switch from moving out of position and ensure your airbags work as they should.
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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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Moderate #14V253000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor is being recalled because it might not work properly if it's stuck and the battery dies.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wipers get stuck and the battery dies, they might not work when you need them, making it harder to see while driving, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement for the front wiper module at a dealership, which will take care of the issue.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front wiper module, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2104. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14157.
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Low Priority #18V595000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's front seat heaters have a potential problem: the flexible heating mats can get damaged over time, causing the heaters to produce way too much heat.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not inside your car when it's remotely started on a cold day, a damaged seat heater could catch fire, which is a serious risk.
Free Fix
Dealers will update your car's computer system to prevent the seat heaters from turning on automatically when your car is remotely started, and it's completely free.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for the recall is 18286.
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Low Priority #14V446000 Plain English
Component

SEATS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The seat hook bracket assembly is a metal piece that holds your front seat in place. In some 2013-2015 vehicles, this part was welded imperfectly, which could cause the seat to move more than it should in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat isn't securely fastened, you could be at risk of injury during a collision. A loose seat could move forward, potentially hitting you or other occupants, or even obstructing the airbag.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the seat bracket weld and replace the lower seat track if it's not done correctly, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
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Browse by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall

Other CADILLAC CTS Years

2018
2 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2013
2 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
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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