Cadillac CT5 years to avoid and best years
Newer Cadillac CT5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2023 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (12 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 1 (from 2 complaints), 2021 at 1 (from 28 complaints), and 2022 at 2 (from 11 complaints). The Cadillac CT5 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2023 Cadillac CT5, 5 of 12 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2024
2021
2022
2025–26
Cadillac CT5 reliability by year
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 CT5. 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 | 1 | — | 20.5 |
| 2025 Too early | 4 | 8 | 0 | Engine | 20.6 |
| 2024 Fewest | 1 | 2 | 0 | Air bags | 21 |
| 2023 → Most | 3 | 12 | 1 | Powertrain | 21 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 2 | 11 | 2 | Air bags | 21 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 1 | 28 | 4 | Electrical system | 22.7 |
| 2020 → | 2 | 39 | 4 | Powertrain | 22.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L turbo or 3.0L turbo V6) · 5.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R18 (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 the left and right roof-rail air bags as needed. Recall 25V148000 covers certain 2020-2021 CT5 vehicles (with CT4, CT6, and Camaro on the same campaign) 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 CT5 vehicles (with Corvette, CT4, XT4, Trailblazer, and Encore GX) where contamination in the electronic brake-boost sensor connection can interrupt communication and lose brake-boost assist; dealers replace the electronic brake boost module. Recall 22V903000 covers certain 2020-2023 CT5 vehicles (with CT4, Envision, Escalade, Silverado, Tahoe, and related GM models) whose daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on (FMVSS 108); dealers or an OTA update revise body control module software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac CT5 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 1 (from 2 complaints), 2021 at 1 (from 28 complaints), and 2022 at 2 (from 11 complaints).
Which Cadillac CT5 year has the most owner complaints?
2023 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (12 complaints). On the 2023 Cadillac CT5, 5 of 12 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Cadillac CT5 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Cadillac CT5 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Cadillac CT5 years are too early to compare?
The Cadillac CT5 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 CT5 take?
0W-20 for the 2.0L turbo and 3.0L turbo V6; capacity about 5.3 qt including filter—confirm in the owner’s manual.
Are there air bag recalls on the Cadillac CT5?
Recall 21V611000 covers certain 2020-2022 CT4 and CT5 vehicles for roof-rail side-curtain air bags that may not have been installed correctly.