Model year
2023 Cadillac CT5
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 13 complaints for the 2023 Cadillac CT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (5), AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). 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)…
Complaints
13 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.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| with V6 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| with V6 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 2023 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 2023 Cadillac CT5-V 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| CT5 · 2L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 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 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| 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 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| CT5 V AWD · 3L · Automatic (S10) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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