2014 Cadillac CTS Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Cadillac CTS overview page.
What owners report
“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
“⢠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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Cadillac CTS have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Cadillac CTS: 75 of 144 complaints on file (52.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Cadillac CTS have in total?
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
