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2023 Cadillac CT5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Cadillac CT5 holds 12 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 CT5 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Lighting control module, software.

2020 Cadillac CT5
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Complaints

12

Per year

3

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (5 of 12), then Tires (2) and Air bags (1). The most filings arrived in 2025 (6 of 12). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 CT5 has 11 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Cadillac CT5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (12 total)

Powertrain
5
Tires
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1202212023120246202532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving my 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing in an active traffic lane, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of propulsion. I was unable to maintain movement with traffic, and the vehicle became disabled…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-03
  • "Incident Overview: A Continental Control Contact Sport SRS+ tire (DOT 5323) experienced a catastrophic internal structural failure during normal driving on a wet roadway. The tire had approximately 50% tread remaining…"
    Tires · filed 2026-04-14
  • "Driver Door continue to not open. You must remove key cover off handle and manually open door with key or roll down all windows with Keyfob to reach in to open doors"
    Structure · filed 2026-01-06
  • "The valve body in the ten speed transmission failed while driving. The transmission did a rough shift and a message popped up on the display saying that power has been reduced along with the check engine light…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-09-03
  • "I purchased a 2023 Cadillac CT5 from a Cadillac dealership in Cleveland, Ohio on June 24th, 2025 with slightly under 18K miles. On July 30th, I took the car to a local Cadillac dealer due to on a few occasions, while…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-08-08

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Cadillac CT5 with V6 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated 5 stars 5 stars

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
CT5 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $3650
CT5 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 23 33 27 MPG $2950
CT5 all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3800
CT5 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $3200
CT5 V 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 27 21 MPG $3800
CT5 V 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 13 21 16 MPG $5000
CT5 V 6.2L, 8-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 13 21 15 MPG $5300
CT5 V all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2020–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac CT5 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Cadillac CT5 holds 12 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 3 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 CT5 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Lighting control module, software.

What are common problems with a 2023 Cadillac CT5?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (5 of 12), then Tires (2) and Air bags (1). The most filings arrived in 2025 (6 of 12). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Cadillac CT5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 CT5 has 11 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Cadillac CT5 been recalled?

The 2023 Cadillac CT5 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Cadillac CT5?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2023 Cadillac CT5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Cadillac CT5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Cadillac CT5 is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.