Model year
2022 Cadillac CT5
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2022 Cadillac CT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (3), AIR BAGS (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 15–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$5,500, 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
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.
Complaints
11 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
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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 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 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 V · 6.2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 21 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| CT5 V · 6.2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 22 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| 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 · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| CT5 V · 3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT5 · 2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| CT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
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