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2020 Cadillac

CT5 AWD

Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Cadillac CT5: best and worst years
2020 Cadillac CT5 AWD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2021 model year); you're viewing the 2020.

2021 photoElise240SXCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
237
Power to weight
0.062 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.85

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
39 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Optional
  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Optional

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN25%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • ENGINE12%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 60 total.

Cadillac CT5: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE21010opened Apr 9, 2021AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

    Air Bag Malfunction

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

683 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6511

    This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery message

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425D

    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

  • Feb 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP5841H

    This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

  • Jan 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT5985K

    This PI provides diagnostics tips to dealership techs when trying to diagnose a CAN Bus communication issue after an event like a lightning strike, battery jump started backwards, failure over the air update, etc.

  • Jan 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425C

    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

  • and 675 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.