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2014 Cadillac ELR

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2014 Cadillac ELR is a passenger car equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios and requiring 3.7 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil for maintenance. As the inaugural model year for this nameplate, the 2014 ELR represents Cadillac's entry into the luxury electric vehicle segment with this particular model. In terms of reliability metrics, this model year accumulated 17 total owner complaints with the top complaint area categorized as "Unknown Or Other," alongside two recall campaigns. For researchers examining the ELR's dependability trajectory, the 2014 model's modest complaint count combined with two recalls indicates a vehicle that did not suffer from widespread systemic issues during its first production year, though the unidentified nature of the primary complaint category warrants further investigation into individual owner records to fully assess long-term reliability patterns.

Model year201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency31/35/33 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range340 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI LN1 · 520 CCA battery, OE oil filter 55352643. 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 LN1 · 520 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter55352643
Engine air filter20871244
Spark plug12681655
Battery88866188
Front wiper blades23184314 alt 23184313
Serpentine belt55569329
Thermostat55565619 alt 55561627
Cabin air filter13271190

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.8 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4050 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.6 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined31 / 35 / 33 MPGe
Electric range340 mi
Charge time (240V)5.0 hr
Electric motor126 kW
Energy use41.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
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 ELR of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2014 Hybrid Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh7.30 sec15.80 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh7.80 sec16.20 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh8.10 sec16.50 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh8.30 sec16.50 sec207 hpFWD
2014Hybrid Coupe (EV Mode) 1.4L I-4 + Elec 16.5-kWh9.00 sec17.00 sec207 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 10.3 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.4
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity3.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs71 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts16 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.10 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity6.00-6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group NumberLN1
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55-62
Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine CompressionUse scan tool. psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .905; Rear: .393
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .913; Rear: .402
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .001; Rear: .001
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111 ft. lbs., step 2: 60111 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 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & 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.

The 2014 Cadillac ELR, as the debut model year, shows substantially higher federal activity than the subsequent 2016 model: 17 complaints versus 4, 2 recalls versus none, and 1,632 technical service bulletins versus 1,049. Complaint categories for 2014 are led by "Unknown Or Other" (4) and Electrical System (3), with Service Brakes (2) and a combined Electrical/Unknown/Forward Collision Avoidance entry (1); the data does not specify root causes for any of these areas. One crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints were recorded for the target year. The sharp decline in complaints, recalls, and TSBs by 2016 suggests typical first-year resolution of production and software issues. Buyers should expect more dealer visits for software updates and electrical diagnostics on a 2014 than on later examples, but the absence of safety investigations or fire reports is reassuring. This is a reasonable year to buy if the price reflects the higher likelihood of TSB-related service and all recalls have been completed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1632
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V144000Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Reported 27/03/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM), free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at…

14V446000SeatsReported 23/07/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1632 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 ELR take?

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

Does the 2014 ELR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the ELR?

EPA figures are 31 city / 35 highway / 33 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 340 miles.