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Cadillac CT5 2020-2026
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- Price
- $36,895–$94,000
- MPG
- 27
- Strength: Strong driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
Spanning sensible $37k luxury to the 668-hp Blackwing, its driver-first bandwidth is remarkable - depreciation and modest rear space are the taxes.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); none of its 6 recalls were serious. About 11% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 33% of cars we track.
11.9 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the sedans we track.
Midsize outside, compact-feeling rear seat inside; 11.9 cu ft trunk is modest.
Superb rear-drive chassis; the 668-hp supercharged Blackwing with a manual is a modern performance landmark.
Available Super Cruise and the 2025 refresh's 33-inch display lift an otherwise midpack suite.
Magnetic Ride keeps it composed, but cabin materials trail German rivals at the price.
Luxury brands like Cadillac tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls12 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
12 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2020–2026
- Powertrain — 14 complaints (2020)
- Recall — Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual (2026)
- Electrical — 10 complaints (2021)
2026
- RecallEquipment: other: owners/service/other manual26V114000
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup
2025
No recorded issues.
2024
No recorded issues.
2023
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software22V903000
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 wh
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
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 illuminating. The transmission reduced usable gears to prevent damage. I was a hazard on t
2022
- RecallAir bags; air bags: side/window: curtain21V611000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software22V903000
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 wh
2021
- RecallAirbags: srs malfunction warning lamp/light; electrical system: software21V421000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM),
- RecallAir bags; air bags: side/window: curtain21V611000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software22V903000
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 wh
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission25V148000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
- Complaint clusterElectrical10 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Both front doors will no longer open from the outside. The button on the inside of the door handle doesn't respond when pushed and that is the only way to get in the car without rolling the windows down or using the emergency key. I've seen many other forum posts about this so it seems to be a pret
- Complaint clusterStructure5 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The door opening mechanism has failed on the drivers outside door handle. It locks and unlocks fine but it will not open. I can use an alternative by the getting the emergency access key out of the fob and popping off the handle and open with that key. Or I can go in thru another door and open it fr
2020
- RecallBrakes20V588000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor
- RecallAir bags; air bags: side/window: curtain21V611000
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.
- RecallExterior lighting: lighting control module: software22V903000
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 wh
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission25V148000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain14 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Lockhart Cadillac Service Department committed warranty fraud by charging me on multiple occasions for repairs that should have been covered under GM/Cadillac 2025 Transmission Recall & Special Extended Warranties. The transmission has continued to deteriorate. I took the vehicle in on July 1, 2026
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The left passenger door will not open manually nor with key fob. It has caused me to not allow back seat passengers including grand children for fear if necessary to get out in an emergency and I am left to wonder if the driver door will go into lock position during a collision and that would be lif
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My front door latch doesn't work often leaving me locked out of the car. If the car is off I can use the auto roll down feature, but if the car is on i can't. This is a safety issue if I am in danger or my child is in the car.
Cost to own$27,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$36,895–$94,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,000/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
23
Highway MPG
33
Combined MPG
27
Horsepower
668 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
11.9 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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