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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2G61R5S31D9214069 · Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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2G61R5S31D9•••••• 2013 Cadillac XTS

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Most reported Electrical System 2 Suspension 1

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Electrical System Jan 2021
The battery cable, specifically the positive one, does not conduct the electricity from the fully charged battery to the started, leaving the car to not start, or take multiple attempts to start. Even though the battery if fully charged, the volts making it to the care are 9-10…
Suspension Dec 2018
While I was driving rear dropped to ground I almost had accident on busy hwy stoped the car on curb side to look rear was almost on ground wait for 10 minutes start the car it went up but now it happens all the time and dealer doesn't know the cause I sow more than 100 complaine…
Electrical System Jul 2018
Battery issues. Took vehicle to dealer and they stated vehicle needed new battery since I dont drive it long distance. Battery replaced at no charge. 6 months later same issue. Car wont start battery dead. Took vehicle back to dealer who stated that since I only drive it about…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G61R5S31D9214069 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.