Engine repair for a 2012 Cadillac CTS
Engine repair for the 2012 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 16.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Cadillac CTS for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Cadillac CTS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$5,150 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 | $3,504 | $3,504 | $3,566 | $3,782 | $5,216 | $5,776 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2012 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 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), exterior lighting (10) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V394000 | 2014-07-02 | 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... |
| 11V536000 | 2011-11-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Cadillac CTS: Engine repair
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 2012 Cadillac CTS, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your CTS and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. It uses the 3.0L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Small things that help
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
What to ask
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Ask us
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request engine repair
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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