Cadillac · model year 2015
2015 Cadillac CTS
Specifications and certified data for the 2015 model year. All Cadillac CTS model years →

2015 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 404 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 374 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 419 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 480 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 407 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 561 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 638 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2015 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V329000 2026-05-21 · model years 2015, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners…
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18V595000 2018-09-07 · model years 2014, 2015, 2016
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the body control module, disabling the automatic activation of the heated seat when the vehicle is remotely started, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018.…
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15V358000 2015-06-09 · model years 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac ATS and CTS vehicles. The affected vehicles have a bracket between the brake pedal assembly and the rod that actuates the brakes that may fracture during normal brake pedal operation.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected bracket, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2015
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
