2023 Cadillac CT5: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driver Door continue to not open. You must remove key cover off handle and manually open door with key or roll down all windows with Keyfob to reach in to open doors”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2025
“The lane departure didn’t work as expected to avoid a crash. I was hurt and bruised due to the air bags never deployed after hit on right wheel number flew off causing my to go into 5 guard rails . The whole front end was destroyed into pieces “no airbags” I’m lucky to be alive. It was inspected by police and my insurance company consider it total loss.nothing before or after the impact”Owner report · Air Bags,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2025
“The valve body in the ten speed transmission failed while driving. The transmission did a rough shift and a message popped up on the display saying that power has been reduced along with the check engine light illuminating. The transmission reduced usable gears to prevent damage. I was a hazard on the road way due to not being able to get up to the posted speed limit. The car is at Harvey Cadillac (the dealership I purchased the car from) and I have been told GM is going to replace the transmission under warranty.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2025
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“Entire electrical and safety systems, every light on dashboard was lit up, all kinds of safety warning light were on! Because manufacturer uses plant-based materials to wrap wiring, it caused an infestation of rodents that had a snack on my wiring! I could have been in real safety danger had I been on the highway!”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2024
“The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to accelerate independently, exceeding the speed and then the vehicle decelerated without warning. The contact was able to pull over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and stated that the transmission was faulty, and the anti-lock braking turned off inadvertently. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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 previous recall number 22V-827.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2023 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2023 Cadillac CT5 reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2023 Cadillac CT5. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2023 Cadillac CT5 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:lighting control module:software. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.