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2017 Cadillac CTSProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 33 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
33
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,395
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 33 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission shudders

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

ac heater stop working

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

vertical white streaks on 3 4 windows

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

8 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.

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

6
0–30K
5
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (6 reports) • Median: 35K 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: Drivetrain (8 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

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain8 (24%)
Steering8 (24%)
Other4 (12%)
Wheels & Tires3 (9%)
Airbags2 (6%)
Electrical2 (6%)
Engine1 (3%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit1 (3%)

2017 Cadillac CTS: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2017 Cadillac CTS, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2017 Cadillac CTS, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2017 Cadillac CTS, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Cadillac CTS, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

1
18
8
19
1
21
2
22
2
23
3
24
15
25
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Cadillac CTS. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

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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2017 Cadillac CTS NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2017 Cadillac CTS vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

33

Class avg

141

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. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Cadillac CTS: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Cadillac CTS?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Cadillac CTS is related to the drivetrain, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Cadillac CTS reliable?
The 2017 Cadillac CTS has 33 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2017 Cadillac CTS?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Cadillac CTS 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 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 2017 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Cadillac CTS has 2 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 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 35,000 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.
When was the 2017 Cadillac CTS data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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?
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