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2014 Cadillac CTS-V

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 CTS-V.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Cadillac CTS-V is a performance-oriented passenger car equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission (S6) and requires 7.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil for maintenance, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 12 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 14 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, the 2014 model year represents the peak of owner complaints within the CTS-V's history, with 138 total complaints recorded between 2014 and 2017 compared to just 21 in 2017, suggesting that subsequent model years saw meaningful improvements in overall reliability.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/18/14 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12690386. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12690386 alt 25206377
Engine air filter25898499 alt 15875795
Spark plug12681659 alt 12571165
Battery88864542 alt 88866116
Front wiper blades15890064 alt 84017839
Serpentine belt12676726 alt 19180340
Thermostat12582472 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter19130403 alt 13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.6 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase113.4 in
Curb weight4255 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 18 / 14 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CTS-V of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.90 sec — 2014 Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Wagon 6.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.30 sec556 hpRWD
2012Sedan 6.2L Supercharger V84.20 sec12.50 sec556 hpRWD
2011Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V83.90 sec12.20 sec556 hpRWD
2011Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.30 sec556 hpRWD
2011Sport Wagon 6.2L Supercharger V84.00 sec12.30 sec556 hpRWD
2011Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.10 sec12.50 sec556 hpRWD
2011Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.10 sec12.30 sec556 hpRWD
2011Coupe 6.2L Supercharger V84.10 sec12.30 sec556 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidGM part number 88863400 AT-WS
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0-6.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 18, upper intake cover: 7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts34 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub158 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub170 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubCoupe and Wagon: 158, Sedan: 184 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubCoupe and Wagon: 170, Sedan: 184 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Type41-109
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.20 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca
Optional BCI Group Number94R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-225 °F
Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket44 ft-lbs / 24 ft-lbs / 46 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.906 in / 1.338 in / 1.102 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.906 in / 1.338 in / 1.102 in / 1.181 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.846 in / 1.259 in / 1.023 in / 1.122 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111 ft. lbs., step 2: 180111 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 15074 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 230111 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2150 degrees; M8 Bolts:150 degrees
111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Do not allow oil on cylinder head or head bolt bosses · M11 Bolts:

137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
255 degrees; M8 Bolts:55 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 3415–22 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 3415–22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs., step 2: 7.43.6 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 1511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 97,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within the 2014–2017 CTS-V federal record, 2014 stands out as the peak year for reported activity: 138 complaints, 7 recalls, and 2,020 TSBs all exceed the corresponding figures for 2015 through 2017. The trend across this generation is clearly downward, with complaints falling to 46 in 2015, 30 in 2016, and 21 in 2017, while recalls and TSBs also decline each year. The 2014 model’s complaints are concentrated in the powertrain, with 61 reports, followed by suspension, electrical system, and unknown/other at 8 apiece; the data does not specify root causes. Crash complaints total 4, and fire complaints are 0. Because 2014 sits at the top of a declining arc, it carries the heaviest documented problem load of this generation. That makes it a weaker buy than the later years: a 2015–2017 example is the lower-risk choice, and any 2014 purchase should be backed by verified recall completion and a thorough powertrain inspection.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2020
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
138
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’14’15’16’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 138 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train61
Suspension8
Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System8
Steering5
Tires4
Seats3
Power Train,Unknown Or Other2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V038000Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitReported 23/01/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS-V Sport vehicles equipped with 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 engines. The roll pins in the rear-axle differential may fracture. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the rear axle differential, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 2020 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 7.0 qtEngine oil filter 12690386Engine air filter 25898499Spark plug 12681659Battery 88864542

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 CTS-V take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 ONLY USE ENGINE OIL MEETING GM DEXOS 1 SPECIFICATION., per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 CTS-V have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the CTS-V get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined mpg.