CT5
Cadillac CT5: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac CT52019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 2019–present |
| Model years | 2020–present |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout / F4 layout FMR layout (V-Blackwing) |
| Platform | GM Alpha 2 |
| Engines | 2.0 L LSY turbo I4 3.0 L LGY twin-turbo V6 6.2 L LT4 supercharged V8 (Blackwing) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed TR-6060 manual (CT5-V Blackwing only) 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L90 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 4,923 mm V-Blackwing: 4,953 mm |
| Width | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm V-Blackwing: 1,438 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,660 kg (Luxury RWD) |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car |
| Assembly | United States: Lansing, Michigan (Lansing Grand River Assembly) China: Jinqiao, Shanghai (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Josh Thurber, Henri Kavaja |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2020–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2026 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2022–2026 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 10-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.1–7.6 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2020–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2022–2026 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2022–2026 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2020–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 52 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311–368 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,803 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2020–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 25 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 24 | 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| Body and structure | 17 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Engine and cooling | 11 | 2020, 2021, 2025 |
| Airbags | 8 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Driver assistance | 8 | 2020, 2021, 2025 |
| Steering | 5 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Tyres | 5 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 3 | 2020, 2021, 2023 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2020–2025: 105 complaints, 11 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.