2013 Cadillac CTS

Trims and configurations

13 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 3.0L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• 3.0L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• 3.6L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• 6.2L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• 6.2L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• CTS AWD · 3.0L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS AWD · 3.6L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon · 3.0L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon · 3.6L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon · 6.2L · RWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon · 6.2L · RWD · 6-speed manual
• CTS Wagon AWD · 3.0L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• CTS Wagon AWD · 3.6L · AWD · 6-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

• 14V614000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac),…

  Reported October 1, 2014. View on NHTSA

• 14V394000: 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 agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles…

  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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer…

  Reported July 2, 2014. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle2012Gasoline
  2012 Cadillac CTS

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 3.0L 6-cylinder (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
  21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2014Gasoline
  2014 Cadillac CTS

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 3.6L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 6.2L 8-cylinder supercharged, 3.6L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD
  23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)

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