The 2026 Cadillac CT5 offers a 5-star safety rating and a comfortable ride, but its reliability is average.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | LGY | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | — | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: V-Series | V-Series | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $51,495, MSRP range: $51,495 - $53,490, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the V-Series trim., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/8/2026 | Trim: V-Series | V-Series | USD | $51,495 | $51,495 - $53,490 | 0.9 | MSRP for the V-Series trim. | llm_estimate | 5/8/2026 |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Premium Luxury Special Edition | Premium Luxury Special Edition | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: V-Series | V-Series | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: Premium Luxury | Premium Luxury | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 337 | 11.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116 | 19 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116 | 19 | 18 |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2026 CADILLAC CT5 4 DR N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | standard | — | — | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | standard |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 offers a 5-star safety rating and a comfortable ride, but its reliability is average.
The 2025 Cadillac CT5 is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns around early engine failures and driver assistance systems.
The 2024 Cadillac CT5 is rated average for reliability, with a critical concern regarding the **airbag system's failure to deploy**.
The 2023 Cadillac CT5 is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
The 2022 Cadillac CT5 is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns surrounding the airbag system.
The 2021 Cadillac CT5 presents a mixed reliability picture, with a 'Below Average' verdict stemming from significant concerns around its **airbag system** and **electrical components**.
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is a stylish sedan with a strong safety record, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and significant powertrain and electrical concerns warrant caution for used buyers.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 7 published CT5 reports, covering 2020 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Cadillac CT5 offers a 5-star safety rating and a comfortable ride, but its reliability is average.
Published year coverage: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Cadillac CT5. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 cadillac ct5 offers a 5-star safety rating and a comfortable ride, but its reliability is average. and the 2026 cadillac ct5's value hinges on its condition and the resolution of any adas-related issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
7 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2020 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.