The 2021 Cadillac CT5 has a low safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 18 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V9030002022-08-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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."

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V6110002021-05-08

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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.

Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 18 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Cadillac CT5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System4

02Structure3

03Power Train2

04Wheels,unknown Or Other,engine1

05Fuel/propulsion System1

18 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac CT5 Fuel Economy

21–26mpg combined

18-23city

26-32hwy

$2,250-$2,750/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2021 Cadillac CT5 returns 21–26 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

CT5 - Automatic (S10)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

CT5 AWD - Automatic (S10)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

CT5 - Automatic (S10)

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

19 city28 hwy~$2,650/yr4/10 Average

CT5 AWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

CT5 V - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

CT5 V AWD - Automatic (S10)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2021 Cadillac CT5

30States

36%in top 3

17% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

55417%

FLFlorida

40613%

CACalifornia

1856%

PAPennsylvania

1595%

DEDelaware

1424%

MIMichigan

1424%

MOMissouri

1394%

ILIllinois

1374%

DCWashington DC

1224%

NYNew York

1093%

AZArizona

1003%

GAGeorgia

953%

MDMaryland

903%

OHOhio

863%

NCNorth Carolina

782%

OKOklahoma

762%

NJNew Jersey

742%

NH43

WA43

IN41

NV39

MA37

LA32

MN31

CO28

UT22

TN22

AL21

NE21

MS20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2021.

Buying a 2021 Cadillac CT5?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2021 Cadillac CT5 a good car to buy?

The 2021 Cadillac CT5 has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2021 Cadillac CT5?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2021 Cadillac CT5. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2021 Cadillac CT5?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $481 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2021 Cadillac CT5?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2021 Cadillac CT5, based on 18 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.