Cadillac CTS drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $167
- High
- $450
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS drive shaft?
Asking prices from 227 salvage yards in 39 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Cadillac CTS drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS drive shaft costs $60 to $450, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 963 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2019 (11 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$146
Grade B (good)$140
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$450840 listings
Grade BStandard used$101–$32574 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1257 listings
Grade XUngraded$70–$35042 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$450 | 840 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $101–$325 | 74 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$125 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$350 | 42 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$146
Grade B$140
Grade C$100
Ungraded$121
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$450 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS drive shaft is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS drive shaft listings at 227 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 161 listings (16% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Colorado ask a median $135, while Michigan yards ask $183, 36% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 161 | 24 | $138-3% |
| Texas | 153 | 17 | $141-1% |
| Arizona | 109 | 9 | $136-5% |
| Florida | 81 | 23 | $149+4% |
| Georgia | 45 | 16 | $150+5% |
| Colorado | 35 | 7 | $135-6% |
| Michigan | 34 | 11 | $183+28% |
| North Carolina | 30 | 15 | $135-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$595
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
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3 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$400$400 – $450Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS drive shaft cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 8 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 46% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $146.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, AWD, lists at a $126 median, while 6.2L commands $400, a 217% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $136, while 2016 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2009–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 25% below the Ram 1500 ($190), 37% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 41% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Cadillac CTS parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$445
02wide ±236%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$350
03wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$99median
$35$342
04wide ±205%
Car Radio
$171median
$30$731
05wide ±169%
Air Bag
$124median
$35$455
06wide ±120%
Steering Column
$156median
$60$435
07wide ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
08wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
09wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
10wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
11wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
12wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$190
CTS$143
$47 diff20,726 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$228
CTS$143
$85 diff19,940 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsCadillacCTS
1500$243
CTS$143
$100 diff16,495 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsCadillacCTS
F150$240
CTS$143
$97 diff14,889 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsCadillacCTS
F250$285
CTS$143
$142 diff10,726 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsCadillacCTS
3500$431
CTS$143
$288 diff8,261 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Audiwide ±194%
Audi Q5
$269median
$55$1,100
Audiwide ±110%
Audi Q7
$300median
$81$740
Cadillacwide ±120%
Cadillac CT5
$227median
$75$618
Cadillacwide ±152%
Cadillac Escalade
$200median
$47$655
Cadillacwide ±105%
Cadillac XT4
$165median
$75$420
Cadillacwide ±83%
Cadillac XT5
$174median
$61$350
Common questions
Cadillac CTS drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $143 across 963 priced listings from 227 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $146. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS drive shaft replacement typically runs $240–$595 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $143, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Cadillac CTS model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CTS drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS drive shaft fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.