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Cadillac CT5
Cadillac · Cars · 2023
Cadillac CT5 (2023)
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10 complaints
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specs.engine_size2.0 L
specs.fuel_typePremium Gasoline
specs.transmission8 speed automatic
specs.drivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
specs.combined_mpg22 MPG
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product.price$38,190$23,000–$31,000$27,900
specs.engine_capacity2.0 L2L2L3L3L1.3L
specs.fuel_typePremium GasolineRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
specs.transmission8 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
specs.body_typeSedanSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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The 2023 Cadillac CT5 offers a compelling blend of performance and efficiency, boasting a 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. With a combined MPG of 22 and a certified safety status, this rear-wheel-drive sedan is a practical and secure choice for your daily drive.

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  • Certified safety status
  • No recalls on record
  • Strong highway MPG
  • Spacious dimensions
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  • 10 complaints on record
  • Requires premium gasoline
product.complaints_section10 total
CADILLAC CT5 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
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Driver Door continue to not open. You must remove key cover off handle and manually open door with key or roll down all windows with Keyfob to reach in to open doors
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
CADILLAC CT5 2023 POWER TRAIN
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I purchased a 2023 Cadillac CT5 from a Cadillac dealership in Cleveland, Ohio on June 24th, 2025 with slightly under 18K miles. On July 30th, I took the car to a local Cadillac dealer due to on a few occasions, while driving down the highway, the car went into "decreased acceleration, drive with care". The service department said the Cadillac had over 90k recalls for the transmission body valve and the backlog for the part was significant, in some cases I read over a year. I hadn't even made one payment yet, and now it's in the shop for who knows how long. Shouldn't the consumer be protected? I was not made aware of any recalls, and the dealership is denying any wrong doing since the carfax report was clean. This is not ok. I am requesting a buy back, but may need to involve legal counsel.
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
CADILLAC CT5 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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The lane departure didn’t work as expected to avoid a crash. I was hurt and bruised due to the air bags never deployed after hit on right wheel number flew off causing my to go into 5 guard rails . The whole front end was destroyed into pieces “no airbags” I’m lucky to be alive. It was inspected by police and my insurance company consider it total loss.nothing before or after the impact
NHTSAUSMay 2025Source →
CADILLAC CT5 2023 POWER TRAIN
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The valve body in the ten speed transmission failed while driving. The transmission did a rough shift and a message popped up on the display saying that power has been reduced along with the check engine light illuminating. The transmission reduced usable gears to prevent damage. I was a hazard on the road way due to not being able to get up to the posted speed limit. The car is at Harvey Cadillac (the dealership I purchased the car from) and I have been told GM is going to replace the transmission under warranty.
NHTSAUSMay 2025Source →
CADILLAC CT5 2023 POWER TRAIN
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At 22,000 miles, driving along at approximately 40mph, vehicle felt like it surged - check engine light went on and message of "limited acceleration - drive with care" appeared. Key cycled the car, CEL and message remained. Car would then not drive higher than 3rd or 4th gear and at limited speed as I tried to get it home. Once I pulled into my driveway message appeared "Service Transmission Now - Unable to Shift Soon." Car would then not move when shifted into any gear, including reverse. Had vehicle towed to dealer where they found the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. There are no available parts anywhere in the country and was told this could be a long wait for repair. Upon searching, there are 2020-22 GM vehicles with similar issues like Chevy and GMC where they have recalled the valve body, but the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V is not included in this and likely should be. My dealer told me my CT5 is not the only one they have currently waiting on this exact part.
NHTSAUSApr 2025Source →
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status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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