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The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is associated with 38 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 7 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 26 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 38 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (7 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 20–26 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
CT5 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 23 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 / yr
CT5 AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
CT5 AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
CT5 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
CT5 V 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
CT5 V AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR AWD 9.5%
4 DR RWD 9.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Cadillac CT5 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

Summary of 38 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
38
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 7 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 4 complaints
Structure & Body 3 complaints
Doors, Latches & Locks 2 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2020 Cadillac CT5 problems & component breakdown (18 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V148000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Summary: 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-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.
NHTSA Campaign #22V903000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #21V611000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.
View all 2020 Cadillac CT5 recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2020 Cadillac CT5

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Cadillac CT5

How many safety recalls does the 2020 Cadillac CT5 have?

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

NHTSA records list 38 consumer defect complaints for the 2020 Cadillac CT5. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 7 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2020 Cadillac CT5 defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Cadillac CT5 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2020 Cadillac CT5 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2020 Cadillac CT5 range from 20 to 26 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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