Car diagnostics for a 2011 Cadillac CTS

Car diagnostics for the 2011 Cadillac CTS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.

Combined
10.9 to 16.6 L/100 km
Body
Midsize Cars
Length
4.79 m

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Cadillac CTS of the 2008 to 2013 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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The 2011 Cadillac CTS for car diagnostics

  • Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
  • 5 bodies this year: cts 2 dr coupe awd 3.6 4, cts 2 dr coupe rwd 3.6, cts 2 dr coupe sport/performance awd, cts 2 dr coupe sport/performance rwd and cts-v 2 dr coupe rwd.

2011 Cadillac CTS: every figure

2011 Cadillac CTS figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5Powertrain 6Powertrain 7Powertrain 8
Displacement3.0 L3.6 L3.6 L3.0 L3.0 L3.6 L6.2 L6.2 L
Cylinders66666688
MPG city (US)1818181816161412
MPG highway (US)2726272626251918
MPG combined (US)2121212119191614
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)2525252523231917
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)821 L (29 cu ft)821 L (29 cu ft)821 L (29 cu ft)821 L (29 cu ft)425 L (15 cu ft)425 L (15 cu ft)821 L (29 cu ft)821 L (29 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,200US$3,200US$3,200US$3,200US$3,550US$3,550US$5,150US$5,850
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$3,380$3,504$3,504$3,566$3,782$3,782$5,146$5,810
2011 Cadillac CTS dimensions and weight
DimensionCts 2 Dr Coupe Awd 3.6 4Cts 2 Dr Coupe Rwd 3.6Cts 2 Dr Coupe Sport/performance AwdCts 2 Dr Coupe Sport/performance RwdCts-v 2 Dr Coupe Rwd
Length4.79 m (189 in)4.79 m (189 in)4.79 m (189 in)4.79 m (189 in)4.79 m (189 in)
Width1.88 m (74 in)1.88 m (74 in)1.88 m (74 in)1.88 m (74 in)1.88 m (74 in)
Height1.42 m (56 in)1.42 m (56 in)1.42 m (56 in)1.42 m (56 in)1.42 m (56 in)
Wheelbase2.88 m (113 in)2.88 m (113 in)2.88 m (113 in)2.88 m (113 in)2.88 m (113 in)
Curb weight1,874 kg (4,131 lb)1,773 kg (3,909 lb)1,858 kg (4,096 lb)1,773 kg (3,909 lb)1,907 kg (4,204 lb)

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2011 Cadillac CTS

  • NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (26), air bags (25) and electrical system (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2011 Cadillac CTS recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
14V3940002014-07-02electrical system:ignitionThis 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...
14V3410002014-06-19air bagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Car diagnostics for the 2011 Cadillac CTS

CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 2011 Cadillac CTS, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.

Your CTS and the shop

Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the CTS. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.

How we help

We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You approve the shop's quote before any work.

Stay on the road

Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.

Good habits for your car

Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.

What to ask

Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.

Questions first?

Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.

Request car diagnostics

Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.

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