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CADILLAC Recall Check

Checking CADILLAC Recall Notices When Buying a Used CADILLAC Car

Purchasing a used CADILLAC car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by CADILLAC to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.

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Why Check for Recalls?

Manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects or issues that may compromise the safety of a vehicle. These defects can range from faulty airbags and brakes to electrical system malfunctions. When you purchase a used CADILLAC car, it may have one or more such unresolved issues that the previous owner didn't address. Ensuring that any recall work has been completed not only safeguards you and your passengers but also adds to the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.

Steps to Check for Recall Notices

Checking for recall notices might seem like a daunting task, but it is fairly straightforward. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Obtain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique 17-character serial number that can usually be found on the driver’s side dashboard or inside the driver’s side door. It can also be found in the vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
Enter the VIN: Enter your VIN number here to carry out a free recall check. The results will provide details on the specific issues and whether they have been resolved.
Search by Make & Manufacturer: Select the Vehicle Type, Manufacturer, and model to carry out a vehicle recall check here.
Contact the Manufacturer or Local Dealer: If you find any outstanding recalls, contact the vehicle manufacturer or your local dealer to get them resolved. Most recall work is done free of charge.

Additional Tips

Ask for Maintenance Records: Request maintenance and repair records from the seller, which may indicate if recall work has already been done.
Use Our Services: There are several services available online that compile vehicle history reports, including recall information. Though there will be a small fee if you want the complete history, it can be well worth the peace of mind.
Stay Updated: Sign up for email alerts from the manufacturer to receive notifications of any future recalls.

Conclusion

Ensuring that a used car is free from any unresolved recall notices is a key step in the car-buying process. It's a simple yet essential practice that can help you avoid potential safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. By taking the time to check, you'll contribute to a safer driving experience for yourself and others on the road.

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We have CADILLAC recalls for the models below.

ATS

BLS

Cadillac: Escalade; Chevrolet: Avalanche

CT6

CTS

CTS(D)

Escalade

LYRIQ

Silverado

SRX

Suburban

Tahoe; GMC: Sierra

V and STS

XT4

Yukon

23/10/2015 - Cadillac
CTS-V and STS-V

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The fuel pump module electrical terminal may overheat which could create a hole allowing fuel to escape from the fuel pump module. This condition could lead to intermittent engine performance that could include stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Model Numbers:

2004-2007: single vehicle approval

Production Dates:

CTS-V: manufactured 6 October 2003 to 15 March 2007 STS-V: manufactured 23 June 2005 to 15 March 2007

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

23/10/2015 - Cadillac
CTS-V and STS-V

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

2004-2007: single vehicle approval

Production Dates:

CTS-V: manufactured 6 October 2003 to 15 March 2007 STS-V: manufactured 23 June 2005 to 15 March 2007

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

23/10/2015 - Cadillac
CTS-V and STS-V

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

2004-2007: single vehicle approval

Production Dates:

CTS-V: manufactured 6 October 2003 to 15 March 2007 STS-V: manufactured 23 June 2005 to 15 March 2007

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

06/03/2015 - Cadillac
Escalade

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Check This Car for the following recall:

It is possible for the ignition key to get stuck in the 'start' position if the vehicle’s interior ambient temperature is sufficiently high. If the vehicle is driven under these conditions and the vehicle’s interior temperature then cools, or if the vehicle experiences a significant jarring event, the ignition lock cylinder could move out of the 'start' position, rotate past the 'run' position, and move into the 'accessory' position. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering, and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Model Numbers:

Type: GMT926EC type-approval number: e13*2001/116*0191*05 - 07

Production Dates:

European vehicles from 9 May 2011 to 21 May 2012.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

28/11/2014 - Cadillac
ATS

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The front outboard lap-belt pre-tensioner cables will retract upon deployment to pull in the seat belt webbing, as intended, but may not lock in that position, allowing the cable and the retracted webbing to return to their original positions under occupant loading. If this occurs, there may be an increased risk of occupant movement in the case of frontal or roll-over impacts, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant.

Model Numbers:

Type: A1SL; model: ATS 2013. EC-type approval number:e13*2007/46*1338*00

Production Dates:

30/Apr/2012 to 01/May/2013

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

17/10/2014 - Cadillac
ATS / CTS

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The vehicles concerned may have been built with an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly for either front seat. If the weld is incomplete and the assembly is exposed to a high load condition in a crash the hook may separate from the seat track, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Model Numbers:

Type: A1SL and GMT166 (1), A1LL(2) Model: ATS 2013-14, CTS 2014. EC-Type approval number: (1) ATS 2013 (A1SL) e13*2007/46*1338*00 - Variant codes AAAA (RWD) and AABA (AWD); (2) ATS 2014 (GMT166) .....

Production Dates:

2013 and 2014 vehicles

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

17/10/2014 - Cadillac
ATS / CTS

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Production Dates:

2013 and 2014 vehicles

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

29/08/2014 - Cadillac
CTS(D)

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Vibrations of the driveshaft that are transferred to the rollover sensor located on the floor above it may result in the deployment of the roof rail airbags (RRAB) which may cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle.

Model Numbers:

Type: GMX322 Model: EC type-approval number: e13*2001/116*0260*07

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 18.10.2010 and 02.06.2011.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

29/08/2014 - Cadillac, Chevrolet
CTS, SRX

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The ignition key may unintentionally move away from the "run" position. If this occurs, engine power, power steering and power braking may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. The timing of the key movement out of the "run" position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may result in the airbags not deploying, increasing the potential for occupant injury in certain kinds of crashes.

Model Numbers:

types: GMX320, GMX322, GMT265, "N" Carmodels: CTS, SRX, DTS (Cadillac), Alero (Chevrolet);type-approval numbers: e13*2001/116*0086*01-*09 (CTS), e13*2001/116*0260*00-*03 and *05-*11 (CTS) , .....

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were manufactured between 2001 and 2014.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

29/08/2014 - Cadillac, Chevrolet
CTS, SRX

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

types: GMX320, GMX322, GMT265, "N" Carmodels: CTS, SRX, DTS (Cadillac), Alero (Chevrolet);type-approval numbers: e13*2001/116*0086*01-*09 (CTS), e13*2001/116*0260*00-*03 and *05-*11 (CTS) , .....

Production Dates:

The vehicles affected were manufactured between 2001 and 2014.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

25/07/2014 - Cadillac
SRX

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Defective calibration of the transmission control unit means that acceleration can be delayed by up to four seconds in certain driving modes. If this should occur in a "stop and go" situation for example, it could lead to a road accident.

Model Numbers:

Type: GMT166 Model: SRX EC-type approval: e13*2007/46*1066

Production Dates:

Vehicles produced in 2013 are affected.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

13/04/2012 - Cadillac

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The drive axle differential seal may leak. The differential could jam and lock the drive wheels while in motion and thus the driver may not be able to control the vehicle resulting in a crash.

Model Numbers:

Year of Manufacture: 2005-2007 for CTS, CTS-V, SRX, STS and 2006-2007 for STC-V

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View