Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Cadillac CT5
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V148000 Transmission Damage May Cause Wheel Lock-Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V611000 Roof Rail Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V421000 Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Structure 7 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
Of the 30 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 30 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 has average reliability, affected by recalls for transmission issues and airbag malfunctions. These concerns moderately impact ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| automatic transmission | 30,000–50,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| lighting control module | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| airbags system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant level checks
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Gear slipping or hard shifts
- Dashboard error lights
- Unexpected engine noise
- Flickering or dim lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Cadillac CT5 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.