2021 Cadillac CT4: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Cadillac CT4 has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag 10-speed automatic transmission reliability — reports of the transmission momentarily locking up, going into "reduced acceleration mode," and requiring valve body replacement. a recall was issued by gm for this issue. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

7
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Cadillac CT4 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
3
fuel/propulsion system
2
vehicle speed control
1
power train
1
suspension
1

Recalls affecting the 2021 CT4

air bags:side/window:curtain

Campaign 21V611000

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 duri…

air bags:srs malfunction warning lamp/light

Campaign 21V421000

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 incorrect…

exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

Campaign 22V903000

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,…

power train:automatic transmission

Campaign 25V148000

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 c…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by trim level and owner expectations. The CT4-V and CT4-V Blackwing variants receive extremely high praise for their driving dynamics, with owners frequently describing them as among the best sports sedans available, lauding the ch

  • 10-speed automatic transmission reliability — Reports of the transmission momentarily locking up, going into "reduced acceleration mode," and requiring valve body replacement. A recall was issued by GM for this issue. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Interior quality and space — Criticized as cheap, cramped, and using poor-quality materials; described as a "pile of crap" with thin floor mats and a small sunroof in one isolated but vehement report. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Unknown drivetrain/electrical fault — One report of repeated failures causing disabled acceleration, with fault codes cleared by the dealer but the root cause unresolved, leading to a potential vehicle repurchase. Frequency: isolated.
  • Paint/Glass/Wheel susceptibility — Notes that the car is prone to windshield and wheel damage, advising specific insurance deductibles for glass and wheel/tire packages. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CT4.

Typical used price

Used CT4 listings typically run $28,953–$41,160 across 2020 to 2026 model years.

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