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Vehicle recall 11V536000 · November 2, 2011

2012 Cadillac CTS

These vehicles may have a condition in which the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut may not be torqued to the proper specification.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
GM is recalling certain model year 2012 Cadillac cts vehicles manufactured from October 21, 2011, through October 26, 2011. These vehicles may have a condition in which the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut may not be torqued to the proper specification. If the nut is not torqued to the proper specification, the nut could loosen and allow the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
Cadillac dealers will inspect the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut, and if necessary, torque the nut to the proper specification. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 1, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Notes
GM's safety recall campaign number is 11318.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V536000
Reported to NHTSA
November 2, 2011
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer campaign
11318
Owner notification
November 2, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
674
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Recall 11V536000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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