2026 CADILLAC CT5
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
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Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH on a curvy road, the steering wheel suddenly locked up, and the vehicle failed to drive in the intended direction, drove down the street, into a yard, and the front end of the vehicle crashed into a tree. The ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 65-70 MPH, there was an abnormal thump coming from the vehicle and a windy sound. The driver became aware that the sunroof had shattered. The sunroof shade was closed at the time of the failure. The Police informed the contact... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 19, 2026
Incident date: May 19, 2026
While driving vehicle at approximately 50 mph in normal driving conditions, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking/forward collision system activated an alert when a vehicle ahead of me slowed and turned out of my lane. After the lane was fully clear and there was no obstacle in front of the ve... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
May 19, 2026
Incident date: May 19, 2026
While driving vehicle at approximately 50 mph in normal driving conditions, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking/forward collision system activated an alert when a vehicle ahead of me slowed and turned out of my lane. After the lane was fully clear and there was no obstacle in front of the ve... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 19, 2026
Incident date: May 19, 2026
While driving vehicle at approximately 50 mph in normal driving conditions, the vehicle’s automatic emergency braking/forward collision system activated an alert when a vehicle ahead of me slowed and turned out of my lane. After the lane was fully clear and there was no obstacle in front of the ve... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 8, 2026
The camera failed on the car rendering all the safety features inoperable. The camera cost almost $2000 making it an expensive repair.
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 8, 2026
The camera failed on the car rendering all the safety features inoperable. The camera cost almost $2000 making it an expensive repair.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 8, 2026
Drivers side Door Lock Actuator could not open the door from the inside handle or outside handle. In 2025 I replaced the part, Feb 2026 had to take the car to the dealership because could not open the door again. Dealership told me the Actuator failed internally. The part was only looked at by th... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
The vehicle lurches forward when accelerating. You start off from a stand still, as you are accelerating the vehicle slows, then speeds up, then slows then speeds up. this happens multiple time. You can watch the tachometer, it goes up then down, then up then down. It can happen 10, 20 times while a... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
The vehicle lurches forward when accelerating. You start off from a stand still, as you are accelerating the vehicle slows, then speeds up, then slows then speeds up. this happens multiple time. You can watch the tachometer, it goes up then down, then up then down. It can happen 10, 20 times while a... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 CADILLAC CT5
2026 CADILLAC CT5 4 DR N/A AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2026 CADILLAC CT5
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S10) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S10) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Premium | $2,900 |
CO2 Emissions: 399.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
CADILLAC CT5 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC CT5 across all model years (2020, 2026).
12
Total Recalls
138
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths