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2009 Cadillac CTS

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

11.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,658

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014273 · manufacturer campaign 14172 / 14497B

2 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2003–2014 · SRX 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there is a risk that some drivers may bump the ignition key with their knee and unintentionally move the key from out of the "run" position. If this were to occur, engine power, power braking and power steering would be affected, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the "run" position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to remove the key blade from the original flip key/transmitter assemblies provided with the vehicle, and provide two new keys and two key rings for every original key. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

30,927 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2011064 · manufacturer campaign 11029

11 February 2011

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2009–2010

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a wax coating applied to the rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nut(s) to loosen. Should this occur, a metallic clanking noise may be heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Ignoring this warning could result in a further loosened toe link, which could eventually separate, allowing the rear wheel to turn inboard or outboard. If this were to happen, sudden changes in vehicle handling could occur, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will clean all wax residue from the rear suspension toe link and install two new jam nuts. If required, the rear suspension toe link will be replaced.

2,249 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2010189 · manufacturer campaign 10153

7 June 2010

Transport Canada lists: Enclave 2008–2009 · Lucerne 2006–2009 · CTS 2008–2009 · DTS 2006–2009 · and 12 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a Heated Washer Fluid System (HWFS), a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. A repair was implemented in a recall in 2008, however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on heated washer fluid system modules after this improvement was installed. This situation may cause some minor distortion, but also could lead to melting of the plastic around the heated washer fluid system, or cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page will be provided and inserted in the Owner Manual to document the removal of the feature.

99,000 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2008403 · manufacturer campaign 08373

10 November 2008

Transport Canada lists: CTS 2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the software within the Passenger Sensing System may disable the front passenger airbag when it should be enabled or vice versa. Malfunction of the airbag system will increase the risk of personal injuries or death in certain crash conditions.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the passenger sensing module.

453 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 41% of 125 2009 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
271 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2009 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2009 Cadillac CTS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Cadillac CTS get?
NRCan rates the 2009 Cadillac CTS at 11.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 271 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2009 Cadillac CTS for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,658 in fuel, producing roughly 5,452 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.