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2021 Cadillac Ct5

Based on reports from 25 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

785

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 25 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

4 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 49K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical4 (16%)

Structure:body3 (12%)

Airbags2 (8%)

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2 (8%)

Other2 (8%)

Drivetrain2 (8%)

Wheels & Tires2 (8%)

Seat Belts1 (4%)

2021 Cadillac Ct5: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Ct5, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,600 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 49K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Ct5, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Ct5, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Cadillac Ct5, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Cadillac Ct5. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

21V421000Jul 2021

AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.

21V611000Aug 2021

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.

22V903000Jan 2023

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."

25V148000Apr 2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Ct5 is the 2020 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is steering.

2021 Cadillac Ct5 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 25 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Cadillac Ct5 Model Years

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2021 Cadillac Ct5: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Cadillac Ct5?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Cadillac Ct5 is related to the electrical, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2021 Cadillac Ct5 reliable?

The 2021 Cadillac Ct5 has 25 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2021 Cadillac Ct5 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2021 Cadillac Ct5 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2021 Cadillac Ct5 has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Cadillac Ct5 problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 48,600 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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