YearToAvoid

2023 Cadillac CT5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2023 Cadillac CT5 has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years, with a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 12 complaints, 1 recall, 3 crashes, and 2 injuries for this year, with Transmission & Powertrain problems the top concern.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
60/100
#3 of 6 CT5 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
12
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2022
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 26.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2023 Cadillac CT5 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain5 (42%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (25%)
  3. Airbags1 (8%)
  4. Electrical System1 (8%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (8%)
  6. Fuel System1 (8%)
  7. Lane Departure1 (8%)
  8. Steering1 (8%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report a "Steering assistance reduced, drive with care" warning appearing suddenly along with a "Service Power Steering" message while driving.
  • Owners describe the transmission triggering a "limited acceleration, drive with care" alert, sometimes refusing to shift past third or fourth gear.
  • Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration followed by unexpected deceleration at highway speed, with the anti-lock braking system disengaging.
  • Tire pressure monitoring sensors have been reported to display incorrect readings shortly after purchase.
  • One owner reported a tire experiencing an internal structural failure with tread separation while driving on a wet road.
  • A driver reported the door handle failing, requiring the key or a window rolldown to open the door manually.
2023 Cadillac CT5 complaints: complaints filed per month1Nov 2022Jun 2024Apr 2025Jul 2025Sep 2025Apr 2026
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2022 (1).

2023 Cadillac CT5 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

2023 Cadillac CT5 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
26.5 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other CT5 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Avoid8028421.5
2022Best011221
2023Caution6012121
2024No verdict202021
2025Good408021

All Cadillac CT5 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac CT5 reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2023 CT5 has a Complaint Index of 60, the third worst of six model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 42% of complaints.
What problems does the 2023 Cadillac CT5 have?
Owners most often report transmission and powertrain issues (42% of complaints), followed by suspension, wheels and tires (25%). NHTSA also logged complaints involving airbags, electrical systems, collision avoidance, fuel system, lane departure, and steering.
Does the 2023 Cadillac CT5 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall for the 2023 CT5, campaign 22V903000, covering a body control module software issue addressed with a dealer or over-the-air update.
How does the 2023 CT5 compare to other years?
The 2023 CT5 ranks 3rd worst of 6 years with a complaint index of 60. The 2022 model has a Best verdict with an index of 0, while 2020 and 2021 are rated Avoid with indexes of 100 and 80.
How many complaints and crashes are linked to the 2023 CT5?
NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2023 CT5, including 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no reported fires or deaths.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.