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What 17 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Cadillac Elr

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (17)Crash / fire / injury (2)Electrical system (6)Brakes (2)Fuel system (2)Transmission & drivetrain (2)Airbags (1)Driver assistance (1)Steering (1)Visibility & wipers (1)Wheels (1)

1 of 17 complaints match · Driver assistance · clear filters

Dec 5, 2024Electrical systemDriver assistance

The vehicle lost all power while driving; this has occurred four times between August 2024 and November 2024. Without warning, the vehicle loses power, including brakes, steering, lights, warning flashers, doors, etc., all power goes away. This has occurred three times during the day and once at night, creating a hazard for myself and other drivers. The vehicle has been towed to the dealership three times, where it restarts. There are no codes to be found and GM is uncertain of what to do.

NHTSA ODI 11628984

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2014 Cadillac Elr verdict →