Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac CT5, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train5
- Tires2
- Electrical system1
- Steering1
- Air bags1
- Unknown or other1
- Suspension1
- Lane departure1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Cadillac CT5 failed the safety check 0.23% of the time — 66% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 9,307 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
| 2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard & Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 8 variants: combined 8.8–15.2 L/100 km (about 15–27 mpg US), CO₂ 207–368 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT5 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.3 | 7.1 | 8.8 |
| CT5 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| CT5 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 12.4 | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| CT5-V · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| CT5 AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| CT5-V AWD · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| CT5-V Blackwing · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 11.0 | 14.8 |
| CT5-V Blackwing · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 18.4 | 11.4 | 15.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Cadillac CT5.
| 2024060 1 Feb 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the lower beam headlamps not to turn on as it becomes dark outside if the multi-function switch is … |
| 2022700 8 Dec 2022 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, the daytime running lamps (DRLs) may stay on when the headlamps are on. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Cadillac told its dealers about the 2023 Cadillac CT5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012009 | This bulletin helps aid the tech in possible transmission noise that may be normal or abnormal depending on the concern noted. |
| 11011996 | This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative. |
| 11011989 | This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. |
| 11011900 | This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. |
| 11011885 | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed overthe air update. |
| 11011872 | This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly. |
| 11011857 | This Preliminary information communicatesDiagnostic Tips When Having Difficulties Programming Or Adding Key Fobs / Transmitters. |
| 11011805 | This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. |
| 11011709 | This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. |
| 11011694 | This Preliminary information communicates Thus the active safety systems maybe inoperable and to perform a module reset to correct. |
| 11011693 | This Preliminary information communicates how to recover the Image Processing Module. |
| 11011476 | This Preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips on how to resolve a issues with vehicles that will not power up after a can bus 2 issue, lightning strike, or a failed overthe air update. |
| 11011475 | This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly. |
| 11011459 | This Preliminary information communicates a possible retainer ring dis-lodged fora DTC P2714, may not have reverse as well. |
| 11011406 | This Preliminary information communicatesa "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when theForward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when theFAB has been set to "Alert". |
| 11011386 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the odometer mileage is incorrect after performing a module setup procedure and a FSE will be dispatched to the vehicle to correct the odometer error. |
| 11011367 | This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope. |
| 11011337 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the odometer mileage is incorrect after performing a module setup procedure and a FSE will be dispatched to the vehicle to correct the odometer error. |
| 11011224 | This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the odometer mileage is incorrect after performing a module setup procedure and a FSE will be dispatched to the vehicle to correct the odometer error. |
| 11011205 | This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules. |
| 11010901 | This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain. |
| 11010576 | This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC. |
| 11010574 | This service bulletin provides information for having brake pulsation and/or repeat brake pulsation. |
| 11010545 | This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S). |
| 11010495 | This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only). |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)