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2009 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan

The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan is a 556-hp supercharged sedan with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged (LSA)
Horsepower556 hp
Torque551 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed manual (Tremec TR-6060) or 6-speed automatic (6L90)

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (10.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2009 Cadillac CTS V 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Cadillac CTS - V.

167 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Cadillac CTS - V

Owner Complaints

167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Cadillac CTS - V (10 mention a crash, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine49
Power Train28
Electrical System26
Service Brakes14
Air Bags13
Steering12
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 13, 2025 · Unknown Or Other Crash 1 injury
“To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I am writing this correspondence with regard to a purchase of a 2009 Cadillac CTS . I purchased the vehicle for my mother in Missouri December 2022. I reside…”
Feb 11, 2025 · Suspension, Air Bags, Tires
“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The…”
May 27, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Gas leaking from above gas tank took car in for service 5/6/24. they could not duplicate issue on 5/24 engine light comes on. On 5/26/24 code indicated fuel pump issue. Several months before all of…”
Apr 5, 2024 · Steering, Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes
“Severe and sudden malfunction of the ABS/Stabilitrak system at 45MPH causing loss of directional control of the vehicle. Failure caused by disintegration/cracking of ABS/HUB RELUCTOR RINGS, feeding…”
Feb 24, 2024 · Power Train, Service Brakes
“The all wheel drive link is not working. This causes the stabilitrac and abs to go out leaving only rear wheel drive. With very little weight in the rear of the car, it is very difficult to drive in…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 CADILLAC CTS - V. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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