Cadillac CTS steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $172
- High
- $435
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS steering column?
Asking prices from 330 salvage yards in 41 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 steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Cadillac CTS steering column costs $60 to $435, with a median asking price of $156. Based on 1,526 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2019 (12 model years), updated Oct 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$156
Grade B (good)$166
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$4351,248 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$430213 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$25065 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$435 | 1,248 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $80–$430 | 213 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$250 | 65 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$156
Grade B$166
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$435 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS steering column is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS steering column listings at 330 salvage yards across 41 states. Texas supplies the most, with 371 listings (24% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while Oklahoma yards ask $187, 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 371 | 43 | $151-3% |
| California | 154 | 31 | $125-20% |
| Georgia | 115 | 17 | $161+3% |
| Florida | 101 | 18 | $166+6% |
| North Carolina | 60 | 22 | $170+9% |
| Arizona | 54 | 13 | $161+3% |
| Illinois | 53 | 12 | $171+10% |
| Oklahoma | 42 | 5 | $187+20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $156 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $156
- Cadillac CTS median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $345–$905
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
base, power adjustable (opt N38), w/o electric locking column; w/o heated steering wheel; AWD49 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$145$75 – $365
base, power adjustable (opt N38), w/o electric locking column; heated steering wheel (opt UVD), AWD48 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$140$75 – $270
base, power adjustable (opt N38), w/o electric locking column; w/o heated steering wheel; RWD48 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$176$104 – $365
base, power adjustable (opt N38), w/o electric locking column; heated steering wheel (opt UVD), RWD47 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$166$75 – $340
base, power adjustable (opt N38), electric locking column (opt ULS), RWD42 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$171$75 – $375
base, power adjustable (opt N38), electric locking column (opt ULS), AWD32 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$166$90 – $386
Model-year comparison
What does a Cadillac CTS steering column cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, base, w/o power adjustable; RWD, lists at a $136 median, while base, power adjustable (opt N38), w/o electric locking column; w/o heated steering wheel; RWD commands $176, a 29% 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 $150, while 2016 tops the table at $166. Parts from 2008–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS sits 8% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 25% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 8% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
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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 ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
07wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
08wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
09wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
10wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
11wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
12wide ±126%
Front Seat
$281median
$60$770
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsCadillacCTS
Impreza$145
CTS$156
$11 diff6,983 listings
Steering ColumncompareSubaruOutbackvsCadillacCTS
Outback$125
CTS$156
$31 diff6,766 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsCadillacCTS
Civic$145
CTS$156
$11 diff6,376 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsCadillacCTS
Prius$111
CTS$156
$45 diff6,114 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$210
CTS$156
$54 diff5,915 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$225
CTS$156
$69 diff5,616 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±178%
Audi A4
$156median
$45$599
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A6
$146median
$50$574
Audiwide ±92%
Audi Q3
$228median
$75$493
Cadillacwide ±84%
Cadillac CT5
$197median
$83$413
Cadillacwide ±73%
Cadillac Escalade
$228median
$80$413
Cadillacwide ±128%
Cadillac XT4
$172median
$50$491
Cadillacwide ±182%
Cadillac XT5
$147median
$65$599
Common questions
Cadillac CTS steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $156 across 1,526 priced listings from 330 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $156. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $150.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS steering column?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS steering column replacement typically runs $345–$905 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $156, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. 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 steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS steering column fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.