2013 Cadillac CTS Recalls
Recall Summary
The 2013 Cadillac CTS has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.
Schedule Repair
Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.
Document It
Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.
Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2013 Cadillac CTS
The 2013 Cadillac CTS has 2 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2013 Cadillac CTS has 2 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2013 Cadillac CTS include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2013 Cadillac CTS?
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.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac CTS have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2013 Cadillac CTS?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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