2012 Cadillac CTS
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 12.9 | 8.1 | 10.7 L/100 km |
| RWD | 12.8 | 8.6 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| AWD | 13.4 | 9.0 | 11.4 L/100 km |
| AWD | 13.3 | 8.8 | 11.3 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 13.2 | 9.1 | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 19.6 | 12.6 | 16.4 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 16.6 | 12.3 | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 12.8 | 8.6 | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Wagon AWD | 13.4 | 9.0 | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Wagon AWD | 13.3 | 8.8 | 11.3 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2014273 ·
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 inc...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Brakes
Transport Canada 2011385 ·
On certain vehicles, the brake booster pushrod retention nut may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. As such, the nut could loosen, allowing the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal assembly. This could result in a loss of brake function,...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 1 U.S. recall
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Electrical system: ignition
NHTSA (U.S.) 14V394000 ·
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) no...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan, Wagon
- Engines
- 3.6 L 6-cylinder, 6.2 L 8-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd
- Drivetrains
- RWD, AWD