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The 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is a powerful 4-door sedan equipped with a 6.2L V8 engine producing significant displacement. Manufactured by General Motors in Lansing, Michigan, this model features comprehensive safety elements including curtain airbags for all rows and side airbags for the front row. It boasts sequential fuel injection and is classified as a Class 1 vehicle with a weight rating of 6,000 lb or less. This luxury sedan combines performance with safety and comfort.

Decoded VIN:

Make

CADILLAC

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model

CTS

Model Year

2013

Plant City

LANSING - GRAND RIVER

Trim

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

GMNA

Plant State

MICHIGAN

Note

Body type: 4Dr Sedan Notchback

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Windows

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

6200.0

Displacement (CI)

378.34721338734

Displacement (L)

6.2

Engine Model

LSA

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Most common problems:

Oil leaks

V-shaped engines like the LSA often face issues with oil leaks due to the complexity of their design and the number of seals and gaskets.

Supercharger noise

The LSA engine comes with a supercharger that can develop noise issues over time due to wear on the bearings or other components.

Timing chain wear

The LSA engine has been known to have issues with the timing chain wearing out prematurely, which can lead to significant engine damage if not addressed.

Cooling system problems

The high-performance nature of the LSA engine can cause stress on the cooling system, leading to potential overheating issues.

Fuel injector failures

Given the high-performance nature of the engine, fuel injectors can sometimes fail or get clogged, leading to misfires or loss of power.

Spark plug fouling

Due to the high-performance tuning, the LSA engine can sometimes foul spark plugs more frequently, leading to misfires and rough running.

Valve lifter noise

V8 engines like the LSA can develop valve lifter noise over time, which can be indicative of wear or the need for adjustment.

Throttle body issues

The electronically controlled throttle body can sometimes fail or become dirty, leading to poor throttle response or stalling.

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