2014 Cadillac Cts

The CUE infotainment touchscreen suffers from the same widespread delamination issue as all CUE-equipped Cadillacs. The screen layers separate, creating a cloudy or bubbly appearance, and touch responsiveness degrades to the point where the system becomes unusable. Climate controls routed through the CUE screen become inaccessible, forcing manual workarounds.

Replace the CUE touchscreen display. GM's Customer Satisfaction Program 14311 extended coverage to 4 years/50,000 miles but has likely expired for 2016 models. Aftermarket replacement screens with improved adhesive technology are available for $200-$400 and install in about 30 minutes with basic tools.

The 3.6L LGX V6 engine consumes oil between changes at a rate some owners find excessive, with reports of 1 quart consumed every 2,000-3,000 miles. GM considers up to 1 quart per 2,000 miles within specification for this engine. The piston ring design allows oil to pass into the combustion chambers, and the high-feature DOHC valve train has multiple potential leak points at the valve cover gaskets.

Monitor oil level between changes and top off as needed. If consumption exceeds GM's specification, an oil consumption test can be performed under powertrain warranty. Using a heavier-weight synthetic oil (0W-40 instead of 5W-30) may reduce consumption in some cases. Severe oil consumption may require piston ring replacement.

The electronic parking brake (EPB) can fail to engage, fail to release, or engage unexpectedly while driving. Owners report a 'Service Parking Brake' warning message, the parking brake applying itself while the vehicle is moving at low speed, and the inability to release the parking brake after engaging it. The EPB actuator motor or its control module is typically at fault.

Dealer diagnoses the EPB system using GM diagnostic tools. Replace the EPB actuator motor on the affected caliper. Reprogram the EPB module with the latest software calibration. If the issue is in the EPB switch on the center console, replace the switch. Reference GM TSB 16-NA-182 for electronic parking brake diagnosis.

CTS models equipped with Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) suspension experience premature shock absorber failure. The MRC shocks contain magnetorheological fluid that leaks from worn seals, causing a visible fluid trail on the shock body and degraded ride quality. Owners notice excessive body movement, bottoming over bumps, and a warning message on the dash.

Replace the failed MRC shock absorber(s) with OEM or aftermarket MRC-compatible units. Genuine GM MRC shocks are expensive. Aftermarket options from companies like Arnott and Bilstein offer MRC-compatible replacements at lower cost. Some owners convert to conventional high-performance shocks to eliminate the MRC system entirely.

Water leaks into the trunk and rear seat area through the rear glass seal, trunk seal, or tail light gaskets. The water pools in the spare tire well and soaks the trunk carpet, causing mold, mildew, and a musty smell. In severe cases, the water reaches the rear seat area and damages the wiring harness for the rear seat heaters and power recline modules.

Inspect the trunk weatherstripping, rear glass seal, and tail light gaskets for deterioration. Replace any failed seals and reapply sealant as needed. Dry the trunk completely, remove and dry the spare tire well carpet, and check for mold growth. If electronics have been water-damaged, inspect and replace affected modules.

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.

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.

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.

If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.