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Cadillac CT5 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

97 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

13,233 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2020 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 97 complaints (23.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting2323.7%
Braking behavior1010.3%
Electrical and battery issues55.2%
Steering behavior55.2%
Engine operation11.0%
Fuel system concerns11.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
23
Electrical System
21
Unknown Or Other
17
Structure:Body
14
Engine
11
Air Bags
7
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train23
Electrical System21
Unknown Or Other17
Structure:Body14
Engine11
Air Bags7
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking6
Vehicle Speed Control5

Power Train: 23; Electrical System: 21; Unknown Or Other: 17; Structure:Body: 14; Engine: 11; Air Bags: 7; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 5

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
11
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
2
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00011
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 79 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2020
4
2021
3
2022
5
2023
5
2024
9
2025
36
2026
35
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20204
20213
20225
20235
20249
202536
202635

2020: 4; 2021: 3; 2022: 5; 2023: 5; 2024: 9; 2025: 36; 2026: 35

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 23 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11654080 · 2025-04-11 (April 11, 2025)

Safety Concerns and Defects: I am reporting several safety-related defects in my 2020 Cadillac CT5, which have posed serious risks to me and my family: ⸻ 1. Transmission Pump Failure: •The transmission pump failed, causing loss of power and jerking while driving at highway speeds. This occurred on[XXX] in Georgia with my two small children in the car, putting us at high risk of a crash. •No warning lights appeared, and the failure was diagnosed by the dealer (Hennessey Cadillac). 2. EVAP System Failure (P0451): •A fuel tank pressure sensor …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11654080 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11664417 · 2025-06-02 (June 2, 2025)

The contact's sister owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while his sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear wheels locked up. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear wheels had locked up, causing damages to the transmission. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced but at the vehicle owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11664417 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11428695 · 2021-08-11 (August 11, 2021)

There are multiple issues with the electrical / electronics The dealer has never found any data in the systems that shows issues. Driver speedometer screen disappears and will be gone for hours or a trip. Restarting car does not fix. Center console screen that shows camera information disappears and you have no camera. Can be one or multiple trips and restarting car does not fix Dealer says the previous two issues are known but no fix or recall has have been implemented as far as we are are aware. This has been a year approx. Drivers assist …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428695 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11681128 · 2025-08-17 (August 17, 2025)

Major safety Concern Faulty valve body and transmission dealership failed to disclose. Service manager drove vehicle with bent wheels. That is how the bent wheels were discovered. Not from inspection. Wheels evidently bent under dealership possession. 2020 Cadillac CT5 Vehicle financed at 12K Miles with certified pre owned, bumper to bumper, and powertrain warranties in February 2024 showed poor driving, shifting, acceleration and abnormal behaviors such as slow and delayed shifting/acceleration, loud shifting, jerking, and strange noises from …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11681128 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11355006 · 2020-09-14 (September 14, 2020)

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 50 MPH, AND TAKES SWEEPING TURNS / GRADUAL BENDS ON THE HIGHWAY, IT BECOMES APPARENT THAT TURNING RIGHT IS MUCH HARDER THAN TURNING LEFT. THE STEERING WHEEL IS MUCH STIFFER AND FEELS HEAVIER WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS AT SPEED, ALMOST LIKE IT'S PERMANENTLY STUCK IN SPORT MODE WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED RIGHT. IT IS CONSTANTLY FIGHTING TO GET BACK TO CENTER WHEN TAKING THOSE RIGHT TURNS AT SPEED. LEFT TURNS ARE FINE. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE WHEEL SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY JERKED LEFT, TRYING TO GET BACK TO CENTER AS I WA…

Owner-reported narrative. 440 miles reported. Look up ODI 11355006 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11430956 · 2021-08-29 (August 29, 2021)

There was no indication that the Automatic Braking System, Air Bags and Seatbelts were not working properly. In August 12, 2021, I was in an auto accident where I rear-ended another dodge car. The air bags did not deploy and Onstar was not notified. I believe I hit the steering wheel. I went to the emergency room and have seem my primary doctor once. I have a follow-up appointment this week for pain in the middle of my breast bone. My issuance company will inspect the car, after GM completes their inspection on Monday, August 27, 2021. …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430956 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2020
4
2021
4
2022
2
2023
1
2024
0
2025
0
2026
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20204
20214
20222
20231
20240
20250
20261

2020: 4; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 0; 2025: 0; 2026: 1

Year-by-year records

Cadillac CT5 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
2020384Not available
20212340
2022102-2
2023121-1
202420-1
2025800
202641+1