Cadillac CTS Generation 3 (2014–2019)

Cadillac CTS Generation 3 (2014–2019) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Cadillac CTS — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2010–2013 —
Generation 3 2014–2019 —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the CTS

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 3.6L V6 (High Feature) 2004–2019 12 models 167
Cadillac 3.0L 6-cylinder 2010–2014 8 models 69
Cadillac 2.0L 4-cylinder 2005–2019 11 models 41
Cadillac 6.2L 8-cylinder 2009–2019 8 models 20

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About this generation

On March 26, 2013, Cadillac unveiled the third generation of the CTS. The 2014 CTS uses the 2.0L turbocharged I4 and 3.6L V6 from the ATS and also offers an all-new twin turbocharged V6 producing and of torque. The twin turbocharged engine is only available in the CTS Vsport, a new trim that serves as a step between the 3.6L V6 and the high-performance CTS-V. Despite carrying the CTS name, the third generation model is actually closer in size and market position to the former STS.

Bob Boniface and Robin Krieg designed the exterior of the third generation CTS. Eric Clough designed the interior. General Motors began assembling 2014 CTS sedans intended for sale to customers on September 16, 2013. Sales began in October 2013. Motor Trend named the third-generation CTS its 2014 Car of the Year. As customary with award winners, the magazine acquired a CTS (in Vsport trim) for a long-term test. Its verdict lauded the car's driving dynamics and reliability but criticized its CUE multi-media interface.

In a four-way comparison in the December 2013 issue of Car and Driver the 2014 CTS 3.6 placed second overall. The article praised the handling of the CTS stating "[The CTS] is the only car in this group that didn't just put up with hard driving, it indeed goaded its driver to go faster." and praised the stopping ability, stiff structure and light weight of the car. The article criticized the engine for being "coarse in the upper ranges", the acceleration times, the fuel economy and the CUE entertainment system.

Sales concerns led Cadillac to offer rebates to the 2014 models and lower sticker prices on the 2015 models. All engines available in the 2014 CTS are constructed from cast aluminum blocks and heads and use direct injection and variable valve timing. For the 2016 model year, the 6-speed 6L45 automatic transmission was replaced by the new 8-speed 8L45 automatic transmission, with the 8L45 also taking over duties with the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 from the 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN automatic transmission.

V-Sport models will continue to use the 8-speed Aisin TL-80SN. A new 3.6L V6, the LGX, replaced the 3.6L V6 LFX. The third generation CTS-V includes a at 6400 rpm and of torque at 3600 rpm LT4 supercharged gasoline V8 engine, as the most powerful Cadillac ever produced to date. It weighs . The new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V model equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission has been street tested with a best 0- test time of 3.5 seconds.

The CTS and CTS-V were discontinued after the 2019 model year; a new model, the CT5, built on an Alpha 2 platform, was scheduled to replace the CTS, and would also include a CT5 V series. Production ended in early 2019.

Source: Wikipedia — Cadillac CTS — Third generation (2014), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 14 $10,000 53% 101,050 mi
2016 101 $13,000 68% 91,706 mi
2017 73 $16,835 89% 83,365 mi
2018 67 $18,557 98% 65,480 mi
2019 125 $18,980 100% 71,049 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2014 6 144 Power Train, Suspension, Steering
2015 3 47 Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2016 4 31 Electrical System, Power Train, Steering
2017 2 26 Power Train, Steering, Unknown Or Other
2018 2 8 Power Train, Electrical System, Air Bags
2019 0 10 Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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