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Reliability Database
Cadillac

CTS

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.9)
3 Generations
27 Engines Rated
2,147 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
15 recommended 7 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2003-2007 1st
8 engines
1,299 complaints 🔥 25 ☠ 4
6.0L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
→
2008-2013 2nd
11 engines
584 complaints 🔥 6 ☠ 3
6.2L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.9)
→
2014-2019 3rd
8 engines
264 complaints 🔥 3
3.6L Turbo 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
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