With 2 recalls and 47 complaints, the 2015 Cadillac CTS rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V3580002015-09-06

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.

If the bracket fractures, the driver would not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V5950002018-07-09

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Cadillac CTS's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 47 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train16

02Unknown Or Other5

03Electrical System3

04Equipment2

05Suspension2

47 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac CTS Fuel Economy

14–24mpg combined

12-20city

18-30hwy

$1,800-$4,150/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Cadillac CTS ranges from 14 to 24 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

CTS Sedan - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

CTS Sedan - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city28 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

CTS Sedan AWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

CTS Sedan AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average

CTS Sedan - Automatic (S8)

18mpg

3.6L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

CTS - Manual 6-spd

16mpg

6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr3/10 Poor

CTS - Automatic (S6)

14mpg

6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

12 city18 hwy~$4,150/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Cadillac CTS

31States

31%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

7412%

TXTexas

6410%

ILIllinois

569%

GAGeorgia

356%

MIMichigan

345%

CACalifornia

305%

WAWashington

284%

PAPennsylvania

274%

OHOhio

234%

DCWashington DC

203%

MOMissouri

183%

INIndiana

163%

TNTennessee

152%

DEDelaware

142%

AZArizona

142%

KYKentucky

142%

NCNorth Carolina

142%

NJ12

OK12

NY10

MN9

VA9

WI9

CO9

NE6

RI5

NH5

OR5

MD4

ID4

NV4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Cadillac CTS Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Cadillac CTS a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2015 Cadillac CTS. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Cadillac CTS?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Cadillac CTS. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Cadillac CTS?

You'll get between 14 and 24 MPG combined from the 2015 Cadillac CTS, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2015 Cadillac CTS?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 47 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.