Cadillac CTS — the 9 years we've written up

Rear differential growls with metal in the fluid; eight-speed automatic shifts hard at low speed — $300–$700 to reseal or $1,800–$4,200 for a differential; $250–$500 for the transmission fluid exchange, $1,500–$3,000 for a torque converter

Electric power steering assist can fail — two recalls, 2019 and 2025 — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed; $1,500–$2,800 for a steering gear outside the recall

Electric power steering assist fails — recalled in 2019 and again in 2025 — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed; $1,500–$2,800 for a steering gear outside the recall

Rear differential leaks at the pinion seal, whines, grinds — and a few have failed at speed — $300–$700 to reseal; $1,800–$4,000 for a differential

CUE infotainment screen delamination and failure — $800-$1,800

Ignition key switches off under a knee or a heavy ring, and a chassis module that can short and stall — two recalls — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed; $200–$900 for a module or alternator outside the recall

Ignition key can be turned off by a knee or a heavy key ring — engine dies, airbags go dark (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed; $150–$400 for an ignition switch

3.6L direct-injection timing chain stretch — $2,000-$3,500

Rear toe-link jam nuts can loosen and let the rear wheel wander (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed