Before buying a used 2023 Cadillac CT5, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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13 complaints filed with NHTSA (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 — Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| CT5 — Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| CT5 AWD — Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| CT5 AWD — Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| CT5 V — Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| CT5 V — Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 18.1 L/100 km (13 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD
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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.