Model year guide

2010 Cadillac CTS-V

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2010 Cadillac CTS-V — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Cadillac CTS-V at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14–16 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Cadillac CTS-V recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Cadillac CTS-V MPG & running costs

Combined14–16 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Manual 6-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Cadillac CTS-V costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
191.7 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Curb weight
4,200 lb
Front track
61.0 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 236

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 236.

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Bulletin PIT3271Q · Apr 2026

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Bulletin PIP6104 · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902V · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902U · Jan 2026

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General M…

Bulletin PIT5214G · Nov 2025

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

Bulletin 13598 · Sep 2025

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060,…

Bulletin PIC5650M · Aug 2025

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

Bulletin PIP5601C · Jul 2025

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902S · Jun 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CTS - V RWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Cadillac CTS-V

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand from 2002 until 2019 across three generations. Initially available as a 4-door sedan using the GM Sigma platform, GM offered the second-generation CTS as a 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, and 5-door sport wagon, and the third generation as a sedan, using a stretched version of the GM Alpha platform. High performance sedan variants were offered for each generation as the CTS-V, with wagon and coupe variants offered for the second generation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2010 Cadillac CTS-V trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

2010 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles on record

Other Cadillac CTS-V model years

2010 Cadillac CTS-V — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V get?

The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.