Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Power Train (52.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 6.9× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 75 · 52.1% | Recalled | Recall 14V338000 |
| Suspension | 14 · 9.7% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 13 · 9% | Recalled | Recall 14V394000 · Recall 14V614000 |
| Steering | 13 · 9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:driveline:differential Unit | 9 · 6.2% | Recalled | Recall 14V338000 |
| Engine | 8 · 5.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 144 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V595000 · 2018 · reported 09/07/2018
In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started. If a damaged seat heater is turned on while no one is inside the vehicle, the damaged seat heater can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V253000 · 2014 · reported 05/15/2014
An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V446000 · 2014 · reported 07/23/2014
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V338000 · 2014 · reported 06/19/2014
If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V394000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V614000 · 2014 · reported 10/01/2014
If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“General Motor's design oversights irreversibly damaged the rear differential carrier of my 2014 Cadillac CTS4 around 75,000 to 80,000 miles. Unfortunately, there is no prior…”NHTSA complaint 11492119 — filed 11/03/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“⢠Rear Differential is malfunctioning and is making a loud roaring,grinding noise. Is available for inspection. ⢠Safety concern is no warning lamps notify you…”NHTSA complaint 11490081 — filed 10/19/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“Differential are bad in these cars with only 60,000 miles and and if it goes out, car could lock up causing an accident. Recall has…”NHTSA complaint 11476774 — filed 07/31/2022 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 75 of 144 NHTSA complaints (52.1%), followed by suspension (14), electrical system (13), unspecified/other issues (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V595000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
