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Cadillac CTS Fault Codes


You can find common Cadillac CTS fault codes on this page that when clicked take you to a detailed description.

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Cadillac CTS Recalls

When a car manufacturer detects a problem with a model they put out a recall notice and more often than not offer to fix the problem free of charge.

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Severity Icon 4/10

Error Icon P0128

Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temp Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0300

Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0017

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B

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Error Icon P0019

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor B

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Error Icon P0008

Engine Position System Performance - Bank 1

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Severity Icon 3/10

Error Icon P0496

Evaporative Emission System High Purge Flow

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Severity Icon 4/10

Error Icon P0455

System Gross Leak Evaporative Emission

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0700

Transmission Control System Malfunction

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0430

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0420

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0171

System Too Lean (Bank 1)

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Error Icon P0897

Transmission Fluid Deteriorated

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Error Icon P0121

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance Problem

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Error Icon P0018

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0306

Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0010

Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0301

Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

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Error Icon P0160

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

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Severity Icon 3/10

Error Icon P0456

Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon U0100

Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A"

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon U0073

Control Module Communication Bus "A" Off

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Error Icon U1000

SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id

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Severity Icon 5/10

Error Icon P0175

System Too Rich (Bank 2)

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Severity Icon 6/10

Error Icon P0174

System Too Lean (Bank 2)

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Error Icon P0231

Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Low

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Error Icon P0161

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

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Error Icon P0024

Camshaft Position B - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)

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Severity Icon 5/10

Error Icon P0172

System Too Rich (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0089

Fuel Pressure Regulator Performance

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Error Icon P1101

MAF Sensor Out Of Self Test Range./KOER Not Able To Complete KOER Aborted

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Error Icon P1629

Internal Voltage Regulator Malfunction

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Error Icon P1793

Intake Air Volume Circuit Malfunction

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Error Icon P1258

Pedal Correlation PDS1 and PDS2

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Error Icon P1779

TCIL Circuit Malfunction

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Error Icon P1153

HO2S Insufficient Switching Bank 2 Sensor 1

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Error Icon P1795

Idle Switch Circuit Malfunction

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Error Icon P2176

Throttle Actuator Control System - Idle Position Not Learned

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Error Icon B1325

Control Module Power Circuit Low/High Voltage

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Error Icon P1682

Ignition 1 Switch Circuit 2

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Error Icon P0391

Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)

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Error Icon U1016

SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id

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Severity Icon 4/10

Error Icon P0102

Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Voltage Input

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Severity Icon 4/10

Error Icon P0101

Mass or Volume Air flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem

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Error Icon B1327

Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Failure

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Severity Icon 3/10

Error Icon P0440

Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction

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Error Icon P0717

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0021

Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 2)

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Error Icon U1096

SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Primary Id

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Error Icon U0121

Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module

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Error Icon U1056

SCP (J1850) Invalid or Missing Data for Vehicle Configuration

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Error Icon U0140

Lost Communication With Body Control Module

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Error Icon P1467

A/C Compressor Temperature Sensor Malfunction

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Error Icon P1634

Data Output Link Circuit Failure

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Error Icon P1626

Theft Deterrent Fuel Enable Signal Not Received/ B+ Supply To VCRM A/C Circuit Malfunction

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0011

Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 9/10

Error Icon P0012

Intake Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0013

Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit / Open (Bank 1)

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Error Icon P0014

Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0016

Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A

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Severity Icon 4/10

Error Icon P0036

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0106

Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0113

Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input

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Severity Icon 6/10

Error Icon P0131

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

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Severity Icon 7/10

Error Icon P0134

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

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Error Icon P0135

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

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Error Icon P0137

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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Error Icon P0138

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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Error Icon P0141

O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0302

Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

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Error Icon P0303

Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

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Error Icon P0304

Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0305

Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected

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Severity Icon 3/10

Error Icon P0325

Knock Sensor 1 Circuit (Bank 2 or Single Sensor)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0332

Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2)

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Severity Icon 8/10

Error Icon P0335

Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

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About the CTS

The CTS was first released by the American luxury car maker in 2003. Since then, there have only been three generations hit the markets.

The model’s high-performance variant, the CTS-V, was renowned for being both one of the most powerful Cadillacs ever, as well as the fastest production sedan on the Nurburgring.

Competition for the model typically comes from the likes of its German counterparts. The most notable of these include the Audi A6 and BMW 5-Series. The Lexus GS is also a known rival for the CTS.

The most common code that has been reported over the last few years is P0128. This code indicates that the engine coolant is not reaching its operating temperature properly.

Typically, this is simply the result of a failing thermostat. In other cases, the coolant by-pass valve is the next most common cause.

Another issue that the model has faced is P0300, which is logged when multiple or random misfires have been detected from the engine. This is a serious code that owners need to address immediately.

Owners have reported that their CTS will log this code if they fill up with low-quality fuel. Another common cause is fouled spark plugs or ignition coil packs. Replacing these can be a fairly simple and easy fix. Other issues will typically lie upstream in the air or fuel systems.

Fault code P0017 is another code that CTS owners have had to deal with over the years. This code indicates that the signal from the exhaust camshaft position sensor in bank 1 of the engine does not correlate with the crankshaft position signal.

One of the most likely causes reported by owners is a stretched or worn timing chain. However, there have been other noted culprits. Faulty position sensors can also be the cause here.