Model year
2021 Cadillac CT5
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 30 complaints for the 2021 Cadillac CT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13), STRUCTURE:BODY (7), POWER TRAIN (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2020 39 complaints
- 2021 30 complaints
- 2022 11 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 6 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.
21V421000 · Jun 10, 2021
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing…
Complaints
30 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| CT5 V · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT5 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT5 V AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT5 · 2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| CT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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