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#BS-2016-CADCTS-6576

2016 Cadillac Cts

Based on reports from 47 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
47
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
1,568
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 47 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

10 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

18
0–30K
10
30–60K
1
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (18 reports) • Median: 17K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical10 (21%)
Drivetrain9 (19%)
Engine4 (9%)
Other4 (9%)
Steering4 (9%)
Suspension4 (9%)
Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
Airbags2 (4%)

2016 Cadillac Cts: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Cts, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Cts, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Cts, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Cts, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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21
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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Cadillac Cts. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

18V595000Nov 2018

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.

19V086000Jun 2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

25V175000Apr 2025

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Cts is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Cadillac Cts vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

47

Class avg

213

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 47 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Cadillac Cts Model Years

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2016 Cadillac Cts: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Cadillac Cts?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Cadillac Cts is related to the electrical, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Cadillac Cts reliable?
The 2016 Cadillac Cts has 47 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Cadillac Cts problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Cadillac Cts has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Cts problems start?
Based on 31 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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