Tow Capacities

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Cadillac CTS towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Cadillac CTS. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered17 (2003–2019)
Configurations196
Highest rating in our dataset1,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,232 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Cadillac CTS towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Cadillac CTS towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,181 lbs10Open year
20181,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,181 lbs10Open year
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,181 lbs10Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,173 lbs16Open year
20151,000 lbs1,000 lbs—16Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,223 lbs28Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,232 lbs20Open year
20121,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,221 lbs22Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,216 lbs26Open year
20101,000 lbs1,000 lbs—20Open year
20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20081,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20071,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20061,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20051,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,102 lbs2Open year
20041,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,102 lbs1Open year
20031,000 lbs1,000 lbs—1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Cadillac CTS towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Cadillac CTS years can tow my trailer?

Compare Cadillac CTS model years

20182019
Min towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max towing1,000 lbs1,000 lbs
Max payload1,181 lbs1,181 lbs
Configurations1010
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles2.85, 3.272.85, 3.27
Engines2.0 liters I-4, 3.6 liters V-62.0 liters I-4, 3.6 liters V-6
  • 2019 and 2018 share the same highest dataset towing rating (1,000 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Cadillac CTS configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2019 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,146 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,153 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,082 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,091 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,181 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,010 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,078 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,123 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,123 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,146 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,153 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,082 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,091 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,181 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,010 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,078 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,123 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,123 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,146 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,153 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,082 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0L2.0 liters I-4 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,091 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,181 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,010 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,078 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,123 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 3.6L3.6 liters V-6 · 2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,123 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,127 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,051 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,030 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,040 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,012 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,023 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,140 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,150 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,094 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,173 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,008 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,087 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 991 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,070 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,129 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.6L2.85 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,129 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.0L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.0L3.45 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.0L3.27 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.0L3.45 · Tow 1,000 lbs
    Open year

Cadillac CTS towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,232 lbs178
2000s2000–20092003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,102 lbs18

Cadillac CTS payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20191,010 lbs1,181 lbs10Open year
20181,010 lbs1,181 lbs10Open year
20171,010 lbs1,181 lbs10Open year
2016991 lbs1,173 lbs16Open year
2014931 lbs1,223 lbs6Open year
2013941 lbs1,232 lbs8Open year
2012941 lbs1,221 lbs8Open year
2011919 lbs1,216 lbs10Open year
20071,102 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20061,102 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20051,102 lbs1,102 lbs2Open year
20041,102 lbs1,102 lbs1Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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