2010 Cadillac CTS

Trims and configurations

12 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 3.0L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• 3.0L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• 3.6L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• 3.6L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• CTS AWD · 3.0L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS AWD · 3.6L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS-V · 6.2L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS-V · 6.2L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• CTS Wagon · 3.0L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon · 3.6L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon AWD · 3.0L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon AWD · 3.6L · AWD · 6-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 15, 2026.

• 14V394000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

  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) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles…

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer…

  Reported July 2, 2014. View on NHTSA

• 11V089000: SUSPENSION:REAR

  GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A WAX COATING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK JAM NUTS MAY ALLOW THE NUT(S) TO LOOSEN. IF A NUT SUFFICIENTLY LOOSENS, THE TOE LINK COULD SEPARATE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. OWNERS MAY HEAR A METALLIC CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE…

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN ALL WAX RESIDUE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK AND INSTALL TWO NEW JAM NUTS. IF NECESSARY THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK MAY BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED…

  Reported February 11, 2011. View on NHTSA

• 10V414000: EQUIPMENT

  GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY AND, IN SOME VEHICLES MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STRUCTURE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT…

  Reported September 13, 2010. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle2009Gasoline
  2009 Cadillac CTS

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (DI), 3.6L 6-cylinder (255HP) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
  21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2011Gasoline
  2011 Cadillac CTS

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
  21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

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