Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 has 4 recalls, 30 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
30
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V611000
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 install...
20V588000
SERVICE BRAKES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick En...
22V903000
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 E...
25V148000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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-sp...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electronic exterior door handle on my CT5 has failed and raises a concern of what if there was a... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While key FOB is operational, next to car door and under moderate temperature conditions, the exteri... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While slowing down vehicle felt as if it was put into park momentarily, which cause car to slide on ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was ill... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | For no apparent reason my vehicle is shifting itself into Neutral while driving. The car will sudden... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, th... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CT5 2020 Doors will not unlock. |
| Jul 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE | Major safety Concern Faulty valve body and transmission dealership failed to disclose. Service manag... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,ENGINE | Two separate issues: One is being sold a vehicle with a Certified vehicle at 12K miles with a defect... |
| May 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Regarding NHTSA Campaign ID 25V148, GM recall N242480630. The recall was for a potential transmissio... |
| May 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I've owned 2 ct5 each one had their turbos go out at 55k miles each and valves bodies that need repl... |
| May 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact's sister owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while his sister was driving ... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Safety Concerns and Defects: I am reporting several safety-related defects in my 2020 Cadillac CT5,... |
| Mar 2, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am receiving notice on the speed screen telling me the door lock need service. I never had a cadil... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Outer door handle/opening electronic mechanism on multiple doors Defect will inhibit persons from pr... |
| Apr 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Service light popped up that says “Service Stabilitrak” |
| Jan 31, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the t... |
| Dec 31, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Door handle opening mechanism has not been working correctly for over a year. Multiple attempts to ... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | this vehicle has had multiple check engine failures it has been in for service six times in a matter... |