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Cadillac twin-turbo V6 timing-chain stretch

Manufacturer

Cadillac

Years

2012–2019

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **Cadillac twin-turbo V6 timing-chain stretch** issue — it's a known defect on Cadillac CTS-V/CT6/ATS-V from 2012–2019.

LF3/LF4 3.6L twin-turbo V6 timing chains stretch prematurely, leading to running issues and eventually engine damage. Repair commonly $4K–$8K.

Source: Cadillac TSB 17-NA-280; NHTSA complaints.

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the Cadillac twin-turbo V6 timing-chain stretch issue — well-documented defect on Cadillac 2012–2019, Cadillac TSB 17-NA-280; NHTSA complaints. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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