Model year
2020 Cadillac CT4
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2020 Cadillac CT4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (3), POWER TRAIN (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 8 complaints
- 2021 7 complaints
- 2022 6 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2024 7 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
25V148000 · Mar 6, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs)…
21V611000 · Aug 5, 2021
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN; AIR BAGS
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
20V588000 · Sep 24, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of…
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21010 | Air Bag Malfunction · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT | Apr 9, 2021 | Aug 24, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT4 · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| CT4 AWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| CT4 V AWD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| CT4 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CT4 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CT4 V · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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