As a domestic luxury brand with average reliability, Cadillac vehicles tend to be slightly more expensive to maintain than the average vehicle with an annual
Cadillac is a popular luxury car brand with decent reliability, but you can expect it to require a little more maintenance than most cars.
Severe maintenance visits: RepairPal notes that, on average, Cadillacs visit the repair shop as often as the average vehicle for unscheduled maintenance—about 0.4 times per year. However, roughly 17% of those visits are considered severe—which is significantly higher than average for all automotive brands.
On average, a Cadillac costs about $783 per year for routine maintenance.
Keep in mind: Average costs for maintenance may vary depending on the model that you drive. Used cars will also become more expensive to maintain than new cars as they begin to require more unexpected maintenance and repairs.
Below are the average annual maintenance costs for a few popular Cadillac models.
Budget: Cadillac XTS
Reliability rating: 3.5/5 (above average)
Annual maintenance cost: $725 (average)
Repair frequency: 0.4 times per year (average)
Mid-range: Cadillac CTS
Reliability rating: 3.5/5 (average)
Annual maintenance cost: $836 (average)
Repair frequency: 0.4 times per year (average)
Splurge: Cadillac Escalade
Reliability rating: 2.5/5 (average)
Annual maintenance cost: $1,102 (average)
Repair frequency: 0.3 times per year (below high)
Key Takeaway Luxury vehicles like Cadillac are more expensive to maintain than entry-level brands. The higher the price tag, the more likely you are to face higher maintenance costs and repairs due to pricier and more specialized parts.
Saves you money by preventing costly issues from creeping up
The bottom line: Keep up with regular maintenance to reduce the possibility of major breakdowns and expensive repair costs—not to mention the inconvenience that comes with that!
When: If your engine is damaged in a collision, the engine block is cracked, or it simply has run its course in a high-mileage vehicle
Cost: $4,000 to $6,000
Why: A functioning engine is essential and can prolong the life of your car
DIY?: No—avoid trying this yourself and take the car to a reputable mechanic
Windshield replacement
When: If the windshield crack exceeds the length of a dollar bill, is deep enough that it goes halfway into the windshield, or extends to the windshield’s outer edge
Cost: $350 to $1,000
Why: Driving with a severely cracked windshield can impair your vision
DIY?: No—installing a new windshield yourself isn’t recommended
Paint
When: If the car has visible discoloration or peeling
Cost: $3,000 to $4,000
Why: Paint helps to prevent structural problems, corrosion and improves a car’s resale value