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2022 Cadillac CT4 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Cadillac CT4 has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CT4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Lighting control module, software and Curtain.

2020 Cadillac CT4
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Complaints

6

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (4 of 6), then Steering (4) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 CT4 has 7 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Cadillac CT4. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000
Summary 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) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Recall air bags, side and window, curtain 2021-08-05 · NHTSA campaign 21V611000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Service brakes
4
Steering
4
Electrical system
2
Air bags
1
Engine
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120222202332024
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Sept 4 2024 my husband was involved in a motor vehicle accident involving a gravel hauler that hit him twice once in the rear then in drivers side that cause my husband to spin out of control hitting another vehicle…"
    Air bags · filed 2024-09-10
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac CT4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the power steering and power brakes failed to operate as needed. The check engine and the crash warning lights were…"
    Steering, Service brakes, Engine · filed 2024-01-23
  • "The problem first arose in June 2023. I was driving and suddenly, all the dashboard lights went on and the brakes stopped working. There was no pressure on the pedal. I was able to roll to a stop without incident. I…"
    Steering, Speed control, Service brakes · filed 2024-01-10
  • "While driving in normal street conditions, the dashboard lit up and all the lights came on. Traction control, stability control, check engine light, tire pressure, brake, ABS all lit up. The digital dash showed two…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2023-09-06
  • "A few days ago while driving (45mph), my 22' 4BW dash lit up like hell and I lost power steering, brakes, went into limp mode. Restarted the vehicle, all was well. I did almost take out the Mini Cooper in front of me,…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2023-06-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Cadillac CT4 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Cadillac CT4 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
CT4 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 21 31 25 MPG $3200
CT4 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 23 34 27 MPG $2950
CT4 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 22 31 26 MPG $3050
CT4 all-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $3300
CT4 V 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
CT4 V 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
CT4 V 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 29 23 MPG $3450
CT4 V all-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $3450

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2020–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Cadillac CT4 reliable?

The 2022 Cadillac CT4 has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most CT4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Lighting control module, software and Curtain.

What are common problems with a 2022 Cadillac CT4?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (4 of 6), then Steering (4) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Cadillac CT4 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 CT4 has 7 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2023 has 3 complaints, 1 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Cadillac CT4 been recalled?

The 2022 Cadillac CT4 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Cadillac CT4?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2022 Cadillac CT4 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Cadillac CT4 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Cadillac CT4 is 23.1 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.