VIN Decoder Results

1G6DV5EP2C0103630

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

CADILLAC

Vehicle Model

CTS

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1G6DV5EP*C0

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

2012

Plant City

LANSING - GRAND RIVER

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

GMNA

Plant State

MICHIGAN

Note

Body type: 4Dr Sedan Notchback

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Windows

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

6200.0

Displacement (CI)

378.34721338734

Displacement (L)

6.2

Engine Model

LSA

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Other Engine Info

Book Code: 8E, D. ER, Aluminum, INTR CLR SC.

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

1G6 World Manufacturer Identifier

DV5EP Vehicle Descriptor Section

2 Check Digit

C0103630 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

18 MPG

Highway

27 MPG

Combined

21 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,200

CO2 Emissions

423.1904761904762 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2012 CADILLAC CTS

Source

NHTSA Database

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 agen...

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014.

Campaign: 14V394000

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 T...

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: CADILLAC DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT, AND IF NECESSARY, TORQUE THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAF

Campaign: 11V536000

Owner Complaints (67)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

SUSPENSION

"Front subframe crack around lower control arm bushing area. Common problem that’s going to end up killing someone when it completely separates"

ODI #11710859

AIR BAGS

""service air bag" light is illuminated. Deal states the replacement part is out of production. Apparently, this is a relative common problem with this vehicle. The illumination of the warning light indicates the air bag system is not working."

ODI #11635385

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