10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,562 miles

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problem #61

Dec 012022

CTS

  • miles
The rear differential is making a howling noise. The CTS V sport was recalled but not the regular CTS. Many other customers have made compliant on different websites. I am hoping to have the recall done so I don-€™t have to spend money on the car. It will be an expensive fix.

- Wilsonville , OR, USA

problem #60

Dec 012022

CTS

  • miles
The rear differential is making a howling noise. The CTS V sport was recalled but not the regular CTS. Many other customers have made compliant on different websites. I am hoping to have the recall done so I don-€™t have to spend money on the car. It will be an expensive fix.

- Wilsonville , OR, USA

problem #59

Oct 012022

CTS

  • miles
Rear Differential is failing, making a loud grinding, howling, screeching sound. Cadillac has already recalled rear diff on same year CTS-V (some models), but not for this or other CTS models, but finding replacement parts is almost impossible because a LOT of people are having the exact same failure.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #58

Dec 132022

CTS

  • miles
Differential is going bad and it-€™s only got 60k miles on it and if the wheels lock up that is bad. And I can-€™t find the part nowhere.

- Chicago Ridge, IL, USA

problem #57

Sep 142022

CTS

  • miles
2014 CTS with 53,000 miles. Loud whining noise started in rear of vehicle. Went to the shop and was told that the rear differential is bad. Technician stated that this is a known widespread problem with this model Cadillac. He also stated that there are no parts available and has 9 other customers waiting for the manufacturer to supply the part. He is being told by GM that it could be up to 6 months wait for the parts. Why is there not a recall. I hope that nobody gets seriously injured due to the faulty parts!

- Roswell, GA, USA

problem #56

May 202022

CTS

  • miles
The rear differential failing at very low mileage on the 2014 and others models and years using the same part is a very common issue. The CTSV model was recalled and not the cts models. Even though it-€™s the same part but just one single different number in the part number. This is very offsetting being that it-€™s a costly part and requires costly replacement. It almost always can never be repaired but only replaced. Cadillac has recognized that it-€™s an issue but only recalled the CTS vsport models. Even though it-€™s the same exact part. My car isn-€™t able the be driven due to this due to high demand of the part making it very difficult to find. The part number is 84110751.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #55

Oct 012022

CTS

  • miles
I have 75,000 miles on a 2014 Cadillac and the rear differential is bad, they have recalled this same differential on the same year of vehicle but only if it was in the turbo model. What's the difference? same part, same thing is wrong.

- North Branch, MI, USA

problem #54

Oct 052022

CTS

  • miles
Rear Carrier Assembly is making grinding noise. Mechanic says that driving car could be life threatening. GM and Cadillac dealership has no parts. So car is useless. The car has 56,000 miles. There should be a recall and remedy for this Model, 2014 Cadillac 3.6L CTS. Especially when the V version of this car already has a recall. GM should be held accountable for this design flaw.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #53

Jun 012022

CTS 4-cyl

  • miles
General Motor's design oversights irreversibly damaged the rear differential carrier of my 2014 Cadillac CTS4 around 75,000 to 80,000 miles. Unfortunately, there is no prior indication of the rear differential carrier assembly leaking fluid or damaging the bearing. Only after the problem occurs, the rear differential assembly starts to make a whining sound that can be heard in the cabin of the vehicle. Unfortunately, the whining sound is a clear indicator that the rear differential assembly is damaged irreversibly. The lack of differential fluid in rear differential carrier assembly can lead to a catastrophic failures. The complete failure of the rear differential assembly would result in internal gears seizing up and locking of the rear wheels. Likewise, there is no prior indicators of when the rear wheels will seize up. On highways speeds, this problem can create dangerous and even life threating conditions to the occupants of the vehicle as well as the other motorists sharing the road.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #52

Oct 192022

CTS

  • miles
-€¢ Rear Differential is malfunctioning and is making a loud roaring, grinding noise. Is available for inspection. -€¢ Safety concern is no warning lamps notify you of malfunction and if differential goes out while driving wheels can lock up and increase the chance of a crash, And is a danger to passengers as well. -€¢ Called Dealer and was told part was discontinued probably because they know it is a bad part. Was told to rebuild or find a used part from junkyard. 2 independent service centers confirmed differential is malfunctioning. -€¢ No warning lamps to notify you, loud roaring, grinding noise can be heard.

- Fort Worth , TX, USA

problem #51

Oct 142022

CTS 4-cyl

  • miles
POWER TRAIN | DIFFERENTIAL | REAR AXLE BLOWN | ROLL PINS FRACTURED YES = INSPECTION AVAILABLE YES = Safety of family and friends lives were at risk at any moment the differential decides to cease up. LOCAL CADILLAC DEALERSHIP INSPECTED + INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED NO WARNING LAMPS PRIOR TO DIFFERENTIAL MALFUNCTIONING + ROARING NOISE AFTER MALFUNCTION SERVICE ENGINE + SERVICE STABILTRAC + TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT EMITTED. CAUSE = GM CADILLAC SAFETY FRAUD + DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL Thousands of complaints online. GM is only recalling the CTS-V series and no other CTS when its clear and evident that all CTS's 2014-2015 DIFFERENTIALS ARE DEFECTIVE. OWNERS ARE LEFT WITH NO OPTIONS AND VEHICLE OF NO VALUE = COMPLETE LOSS DUE TO GM STOPPING PRODUCTION OF DIFFERENTIAL & PROVIDING NO RECALL. THERE ARE NO DIFFERENTIALS IN THE USA TO REPAIR VEHICLE. EVEN CTS-V TIER THAT IS RECALLED ARE GETTING NO HELP & GM TURNS A BLIND EYE THIS IS CRIMINAL | NO RECALL | NO EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OFFERED FOR TRANSPORTATION COMPLETE LOSS OF INVESTMENT | UPSIDE DOWN ON FINANCES | HARDSHIPS CTS WAS RATED WITH A 5-STAR SAFETY RATING = COMPLETE FRAUD ITS A MAJOR SAFETY VIOLATION AND RISK TO CTS OWNER'S / FAMILIES AS WELL AS ANYONE ON THE ROAD THATS NEAR A CTS WHEN DIFFERENTIAL GOES BAD WITH NO PRIOR WARNINGS. AT THIS POINT OWNERS HAVE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR A SOLUTION THAT GM WILL NOT PROVIDE. WHICH IN MY EYES IS CRIMINAL AND KNOWING ABOUT HOW SEVERE THIS ISSUE IS AND DOING NOTHING TO SHOW THEY CARE FOR THEIR CONSUMERS. GM / CADILLAC SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED ON THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY WITH AN IMMEDIATE SOLUTION | LIVES ARE AT RISK. ALSO WHOMEVER DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A 5-STAR SAFETY LABEL. PEOPLE HAVE DIED DUE TO THIS DIFFERENTIAL GOING BAD AT HIGH SPEEDS. AND THE PROBLEM IS LISTED EVERYWHERE ONLINE BY ALL TIER LEVEL 2014-15 CTS OWNERS. NOT ONLY ARE OWNERS ROBBED THEIR LIFE IS PUT AT RISK OF DEATH PLUS THE LOSS OF TRANSPORTATION = LOSS OF JOB = DOWNWARD SPIRAL.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #50

Jul 292022

CTS

  • miles
Differential are bad in these cars with only 60,000 miles and and if it goes out, car could lock up causing an accident. Recall has been issued but not for all vehicles. Which there are a lot more vehicles with the issue than that have an recall put in them. 2014 Cadillac CTS RWD 3.6L like mine should be recalled immediately.

- Foley, AL, USA

problem #49

Jul 242022

CTS

  • miles
I notice the differential was leaking and had to repair it but I am not certain if this will happen again

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #48

Apr 282022

CTS

  • miles
I started to notice pulsation upon braking and replaced my pads and rotors, at the same time switching from winter wheels to summer wheels. The pulsation continued, and then I noticed a rumbling sound from the rear end that has grown increasingly loud over the past three days, and now it is accompanied by wobbling upon braking at speed. An independent shop today diagnosed it as a rapidly failing rear differential. The car has 70,000 miles and no accidents. As I understand it, the CTS-V version of the same vehicle has a recall for failing differentials that are the very same part that's used in these non-V models. The web is full of complaints from other owners of my model who are experiencing this same issue. It is a catastrophic failure part that could cause the rear end of the car to lock up at speed. Please address ASAP, thank you!

- Acton, MA, USA

problem #47

Feb 072022

CTS

  • miles
I have been told my car needs a front and rear differential. I have heard a low rumbling in the car for some time which I have now been told that sound was the differential breaking down. My car has been at dealership for 2 months now

- Shiloh, GA, USA

problem #46

Mar 242022

CTS

  • miles
Load roaring in back of car sounds like going snap in half. Upon checking the rear differential loud noise

- New York , NY, USA

problem #45

Mar 112022

CTS

  • miles
2014 Cadillac CTS rear differential with 55,000 miles started to make a wobbling noise going past 10 mph. Went to third party mechanic and was shown metal shavings coming from rear end

- Spring Hill, TN, USA

problem #44

Dec 152021

CTS

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and depressing the accelerator pedal, a metal noise was heard. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear brakes were replaced however, the contact was informed that the failure was the rear differential axle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to have the failure diagnosed at a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer nor was a case opened. The contact was referencing the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V038000 (Power Train). The manufacturer informed the contact that only the sports version was included in the recall due to the plant of manufacture. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

- Fountain, CO, USA

problem #43

Jan 022021

CTS

  • miles
Rear differential failure at low mileage

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #42

Nov 112021

CTS

  • miles
Rear differential lock up at high speed. Loss of control. Apparently a common problem with Cadillac rear differentials. Most occur under 50,000 miles. Mine had 54,000 miles. Seals fail and differential fluid drains out. Some people have had 3 replacements under warrantee. Cannot find and replacements as they are "back ordered" according to dealerships.

- N. Kingstown, RI, USA

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