CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Cadillac CT5 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (13 reports).
2021 Cadillac CT5 recalls
Transmission May Damage and Lock Wheels While Driving
Certain vehicles with a 10-speed automatic transmission may have internal transmission damage that can cause the wheels to lock up while the vehicle is being driven.
Daytime Running Lights May Stay On With Headlights, Reducing Visibility
Certain Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have daytime running lights that do not turn off when the headlights are on.
Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles may have roof rail side-curtain airbags that were not installed correctly.
Air Bag Warning Light May Not Alert You to Faults
Some 2021 GM vehicles have a software problem in the communications gateway module.
Most common 2021 Cadillac CT5 problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
This vehicle is equipped with electronic door handles that are failing widely and prematurely. Essentially the button that actuates the cylinder to allow the door to open fails. This poses a safety risk as you're unable to open the door from the exterior in the event of an emergency. Imagine if you were in a collision that resulted in a fire and you needed to be able to retrieve a young child from the vehicle but the door won't open. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Manufacturer doesn't care to address the concern with a recall, but rather offers to repair at an astronomical price tag. The problem appears suddenly with no warning.
The Cadillac CT5 door handles are operated via a button instead of a typical pull style handle. The buttons fail regularly meaning you cannot open the specific door(s) where the button has failed. With small children in the car when this fails it poses a severe health and safety risk. There needs to be a recall issued for this well known and documented problem.
I am filing a formal safety complaint against General Motors (GM) regarding an unresolved transmission safety hazard on my 2021 Cadillac CT5 550T. This vehicle is included under NHTSA Campaign Number 25V148000 for an internal transmission control valve failure that can cause sudden, dangerous wheel lock-up while driving. My vehicle is currently experiencing an active, catastrophic failure of the transmission valve body. The vehicle has completely lost its reverse gear, shifts harshly, and exhibits Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0776 (Pressure Control Solenoid B Performance/Stuck Off) and P0700 (Transmission Control System Malfunction). These active fault codes and physical mechanical symptoms exp
I have experienced a serious and recurring safety issue with the door handles on my Cadillac CT5 vehicles. The exterior door handles have stopped working, preventing the doors from being opened normally. On one occasion, I was trying to get my child out of the back seat when the rear door handle failed and would not open. Because the child safety lock was engaged, my child was also unable to open the door from the inside. I had to climb through the vehicle and use another door to get my child out. This situation is especially concerning because, in an emergency such as a collision, fire, or other situation requiring immediate evacuation, a malfunctioning door handle combined with the child
The exterior door handles on my 2021 Cadillac CT5 have experienced the same intermittent failure. The handles initially work intermittently and then become unable to release the door. The button on the inside of the door handle doesn't respond when pushed and that is the only way to get in the car without rolling the windows down or using the emergency key. I've seen many other forum posts about this so it seems to be a widespread issue across other models with the same electric door opener mechanism. This creates a serious safety concern for me because occupants may be unable to enter the vehicle normally, and emergency responders may be unable to access occupants through the affected doors
2021 Cadillac CT5 questions
Does the 2021 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Cadillac CT5: Transmission May Damage and Lock Wheels While Driving; Daytime Running Lights May Stay On With Headlights, Reducing Visibility; Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Air Bag Warning Light May Not Alert You to Faults. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Cadillac CT5?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (13), Structure (7), Unknown Or Other (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Cadillac CT5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.