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2009 Cadillac CTS Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 11% of all 167 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 15 CTS model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 46,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
18
11% of 167
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
46,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Cadillac CTS brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2010, latest Apr 5, 2024.

2009 Cadillac CTS brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2010May 2011Dec 2013Dec 2014Jan 2018Feb 2024
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Apr 2024; peak Jan 2018 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Cadillac CTS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by CTS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200543 (16%)
  2. 200662 (23%)
  3. 200762 (29%)
  4. 200828 (16%)
  5. 200918 (11%)
  6. 20108 (12%)
  7. 20118 (8%)
  8. 201211 (17%)
  9. 201311 (15%)
  10. 20145 (3%)
  11. 20159 (19%)
  12. 20161 (3%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Cadillac CTS have brake problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,500 miles.
Which Cadillac CTS year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Cadillac CTS has the most brake complaints (62), compared with 18 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Cadillac CTS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Cadillac CTS is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.