Component Record

Cadillac CTS 2009 Electrical System Problems

26 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2009 Cadillac CTS - 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V240000Reported June 4, 2010 - 1,365,070 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,365,070 vehicles across all affected models.

14V394000Reported July 2, 2014 - 554,328 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 554,328 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine50 Power Train29 Brakes14 Air Bags13 Steering12 Vehicle Speed Control11

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.