Cadillac CT4 years to avoid and best years

Newer Cadillac CT4 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2024 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (7 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 7 complaints), 2020 at 0 (from 8 complaints), and 2023 at 1 (from 3 complaints). The Cadillac CT4 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Cadillac CT4, 2 of 7 complaints name Powertrain.

Data as of .

2020 Cadillac CT4
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Most complaints

2024

2 per year · 7 complaints

Fewest complaints

2021

0 per year · 7 complaints

Fewest complaints

2020

0 per year · 8 complaints

Fewest complaints

2023

1 per year · 3 complaints

Too early to compare

2025–26

Under 3 years on the road

Cadillac CT4 reliability by year

Most Fewest Other
20202021220221202322024120252026

Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Cadillac CT4. How we count.

By model year

Year Per year on the road Complaints Recalls Most-filed complaint Avg. combined MPG
2026 Too early 0 0 0 — 22.9
2025 Too early 1 2 0 Speed control, Forward collision avoidance 22.9
2024 → Most 2 7 0 Powertrain 22.9
2023 Fewest 1 3 1 Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system 23.1
2022 → 2 6 2 Air bags 23.1
2021 → Fewest 0 7 4 Engine 24.7
2020 → Fewest 0 8 4 Engine 24.3

Years with a → link have a full model-year page.

What owners file about

Powertrain
5
Engine
4
Air bags
2
Service brakes
2
Steering, Speed control, Service brakes
2
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system
1
Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance
1
Electrical system, Speed control, Engine
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting, Visibility and wipers, Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system
1

Generations

First generation 2020–present
2020202120222023202420252026
Body styles
Sedan
Oil
0W-20 (2.0L turbo four-cylinder) · 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size
225/45R18 (base), 245/40R19 (V-Series)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V611000 covers certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles where the roof-rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which can cause improper deployment in a crash; dealers inspect and reinstall both roof-rail air bags as needed. Recall 25V148000 covers certain 2020-2021 CT4 vehicles (with CT5, CT6, and Camaro) equipped with a 10-speed transmission that may become damaged internally and lock the wheels; dealers install transmission control module monitoring software. Recall 20V588000 covers certain 2020 CT4 vehicles (with Corvette, CT5, XT4, Trailblazer, and Encore GX) where electronic brake-boost sensor contamination can interrupt communication and lose brake-boost assist; dealers replace the electronic brake boost module. Recall 22V903000 covers certain 2020-2023 CT4 vehicles (with CT5, Envision, Escalade, and other GM models) whose daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on; body control module software is updated by a dealer or OTA.

Frequently asked questions

Which Cadillac CT4 years have fewer owner complaints?

Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 0 (from 7 complaints), 2020 at 0 (from 8 complaints), and 2023 at 1 (from 3 complaints).

Which Cadillac CT4 year has the most owner complaints?

2024 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (7 complaints). On the 2024 Cadillac CT4, 2 of 7 complaints name Powertrain.

How do Cadillac CT4 owner complaints compare by year?

Newer Cadillac CT4 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.

Which Cadillac CT4 years are too early to compare?

The Cadillac CT4 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.

What oil does a Cadillac CT4 take?

0W-20 for the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder; capacity about 5.3 qt including filter—confirm in the owner’s manual.

Does the Cadillac CT4 share air bag recalls with the CT5?

Yes—recall 21V611000 covers certain 2020-2022 CT4 and CT5 vehicles for incorrectly installed roof-rail side-curtain air bags.