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2008 Cadillac CTS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Cadillac CTS, and owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
175
owner complaints to NHTSA
12 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Cadillac CTS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V394000 Reported 554,328 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 10V240000 Reported 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; saturn outlook; and model year 2009 chevrolet…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently…

175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Cadillac CTS have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,461 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 28 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Me and my husband were visiting my brother in Vienna, Maryland and we were packing up to leave to go visit my mom and the surrounding area where we live and then go home. After my husband got everythi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 4, 2026 · Air bags

“I haven't had a problem with my car and my truck. But my main concern is the LED and laser headlights almost every new car and truck that comes equipped with them. Even the aftermarket replacement bul”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2025 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Cadillac CTS (CTS AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–21 mpg
City / Highway16–18 / 25–26
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Manual 6-spd

Compare Cadillac CTS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac CTS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Cadillac CTS4313
2004 Cadillac CTS6224
2005 Cadillac CTS6277
2006 Cadillac CTS6269
2007 Cadillac CTS6217
2008 Cadillac CTS2175
2009 Cadillac CTS5167
2010 Cadillac CTS367
2011 Cadillac CTS2101
2012 Cadillac CTS265
2013 Cadillac CTS273
2014 Cadillac CTS6146
2015 Cadillac CTS347
2016 Cadillac CTS431
2017 Cadillac CTS227
2018 Cadillac CTS28
2019 Cadillac CTS010

Checking a specific 2008 Cadillac CTS

How do I know if my 2008 Cadillac CTS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Cadillac CTS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V240000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Cadillac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.