2025 Cadillac CT5: common problems and reliability
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15 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 CT5?The 2025 Cadillac CT5 has 15 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and air bags. Owners most often flag transmission gear selection/shuddering: isolated report of a 2025 model shuddering due to the transmission selecting too high a gear at low speeds, causing low-rpm lugging.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Cadillac CT5 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the CT5?
Across the 7 CT5 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2023) to 58 (2021). With 15 complaints, the 2025 CT5 sits below the model's median of 30.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is generally positive, with strong praise directed at the driving dynamics, chassis, and performance variants.
- IsolatedTransmission gear selection/shuddering
Isolated report of a 2025 model shuddering due to the transmission selecting too high a gear at low speeds, causing low-RPM lugging.
Owner insights cover all generations of the CT5. See the full CT5 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used CT5 listings typically run $28,402–$37,995.
Other CT5 model years
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