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How reliable is the 2015 Cadillac CTS 2.0? I was thinking of getting it, as I need a car and would prefer something fairly reliable. I really like everything about the car, even though it's a V4 with 272HP.. but that's okay because I don't need to be in a rush anywhere. This car has 113k miles on it too.

I will be financing it, so I will be paying around 12k after everything. Is it worth it? Should I go for it? There may be a potential lein on the title.. should I just try to talk the price down?

My summer and winter rims. Ironically I’ve got my Summers on in the winter shot, and the Winters on in the shot without snow. Which rims suit it better?

Just bought a 2024 model and absolutely love it!

Spotted at the McPherson College Motoring Festival. 1959 Cyclone, 1989 Solitaire, and the 2017 Expressive Coupe from the GM heritage collection

PFA: I am concerned about general reliability and parts replacement. If I go for a 2006 or later, what kind of parts availability is there? Can I use Chevy parts in some cases? Would like to buy one because I like the style and the C6 chassis, but have some concerns.

Any years to avoid? Like 2004? or 2005?

I wanted to share my experience in case it helps anyone else with a 2021–2024 Escalade/Escalade ESV with the 6.2L L87 engine.

I bought a used 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV not even two months ago. Before my ownership, the oil change prevention/update and all recalls had already been completed, including the L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion recall. I had no issues leading up to this. Currently sitting at 53,000 miles.

While driving about 45 mph, I started hearing a rotating squeak/chirp noise. At first it almost sounded like it could have been coming from the wheel area, but it may have been from the engine bay. There was no smoke, no burning smell, and no obvious warning beforehand.
Shortly after the noise started, the vehicle would not accelerate. I was on the highway, pulled over, and the dash told me to restart the vehicle. Once I stopped, the vehicle would not restart and also would not shift into neutral because of the electronic shifter.

My VIN showed the recall itself had been completed, but it still had Special Coverage N252494003 active. The dealer has now confirmed the engine seized, and GM is replacing the motor. It is currently at the dealer while I wait for an update on when they can get the new motor.

I’m honestly really disappointed. I came from a BMW X5 that I loved, but we needed a bigger vehicle for our family. I’ve actually been enjoying the features of the Cadillac, and it had been a smooth transition from the BMW until this happened.

I’m posting the video/audio because the sound may be helpful for others to compare. Before this happened, I found another Reddit video that sounded very similar, and that person said theirs ended up being a bearing failure. That helped me connect some dots.

I’m hoping the replacement goes smoothly and that once the new motor is in, I won’t have to worry about this issue again.

This beast was built with a cam and rattled the windows of a nearby shop

Took my Escalade V in for AC repair. Get it back and it’s showing 2WD on the cluster as seen in photo. I’ve never had this show up before, vehicle has 82k miles. Going to the dealer to see what they say tomorrow. But anyone come across this? Or is this possibly a computer issue? I tried cycling through sport modes and V mode with no success to changing that

I have 2017 3.0tt with 50k miles, but the engine is clacking and is in reduced power mode. It is coming from the intake manifold not the engine.I have compression and replace the spark plugs.

Hello Cadillac enthusiasts,

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Lansing Grand River (LGR) plant gearing up to continue producing RWD sedans on the updated Alpha 2 platform. Knowing that Cadillac is going to be a huge part of this (essentially the spiritual successor or heavy update to the CT5), I wanted to visualize the future.

I put together a concept render (see attached image) of how the next Alpha-based Cadillac sedan might look, blending the current sharp design language with some futuristic, elegant proportions.

The Alpha platform has given us some of the best-handling luxury sedans in the world, and it's great news that GM isn't abandoning RWD internal combustion/hybrid sedans entirely just yet.

What do you all think?

• Should Cadillac's next RWD sedan lean into an even more aggressive, track-focused look (V-Series style), or return to ultra-luxurious, traditional elegance?
• How long do you think Cadillac will keep producing ICE Alpha platform cars alongside the IQ EV lineup?

Source: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/04/gm-alpha-2-platform-will-support-these-three-future-gm-models/

2025 XT6 Sport Loaded. Before I buy I want to check and see if anyone has seen much better deals or if this is a good deal. 30k miles and CPO