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Cadillac Ct5 Problems

The Cadillac CT5 is a midsize luxury sedan that replaced the CTS, offering American luxury with available performance credentials. With 200 complaints and 2 recorded fatalities, the CT5 presents a mixed picture for buyers. The standard turbocharged four-cylinder delivers adequate power, while the CT5-V Blackwing variant offers supercar-rivaling performance. Build quality and interior materials have improved significantly over previous Cadillac generations.

200
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
7
Model Years
2
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2020
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2022 2024 2026

Common Problem Categories

Power Train 34
Unknown Or Other 22
Electrical System 22
Engine 18
Structure 16

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2026 4 0 0 0 Good
2025 16 0 0 0 Average
2024 4 0 2 0 Good
2023 26 1 10 0 Average
2022 14 2 0 0 Good
2021 40 4 14 0 Average
2020 96 4 6 0 Avoid

Cadillac Ct5 Years to Avoid

The 2020 model year, as the first year of production, shows the highest complaint volume with issues around infotainment bugs, electrical glitches, transmission hesitation, and various fit-and-finish concerns. The 2 fatalities associated with this model warrant consideration, though context around incidents is important.

Best Cadillac Ct5 Years

The 2024 model year represents four years of refinement for the CT5 platform. GM has addressed early software issues and production quality concerns. The 2023-2024 models offer better reliability prospects. For CT5-V Blackwing buyers, the 2024 model year particularly benefits from suspension and calibration improvements.

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