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1G6DT5RW6N01160492022 CADILLAC CT5Premium Luxury

Risk Score
6
LOW RISK
out of 100
2 Found
2 campaigns
8
Reported to NHTSA
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
4 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
C-
Score: 71/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2022 CADILLAC CT5 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 2 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 8 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.

  • 2 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
6/100
Low Risk
Low risk profile — minor signals only, likely routine.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
Contributing Risk Factors — 1 detected
2 model-wide recalls on record
+6
Critical Alerts

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Make
CADILLAC
Model
CT5
Year
2022
Trim / Series
Premium Luxury
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 3.0L
Doors
4
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
LANSING, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
BQuality64/100
Standard📍 LANSING, MICHIGAN

Produces Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia. Average recall rates.

Safety
C-
Score: 71/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety21/30
Complaint History30/30
30/100Moderate
  • Airbag system recall
75/100
Comprehensive
14 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Electronic Stability Control
Moderate
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Safety Systems
1 recall2 complaints
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard
Pedestrian AEBStandard
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure WarningStandard
Lane Keep AssistStandard
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot MonitoringStandard
Rear Cross Traffic AlertStandard
Adaptive Cruise ControlStandard
Adaptive HeadlightsStandard
Auto High BeamStandard
Parking AssistStandard
Backup CameraStandard
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Recalls
28/100
Monitor Deferred Risk
3 component(s) approaching service intervals within the next 20,000 miles. Factor routine maintenance costs into your ownership budget.
No odometer data on record. Mileage is estimated at ~48,000 mi based on average annual driving. Items marked EST. OVERDUE may already be due — verify service history with the seller. Items marked OVERDUE are confirmed past-due based on vehicle age alone.
DUE SOONHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Service interval: 60,000 mi · Est. ~48,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Transmission Fluid / Service service before 60,000 mi
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
EST. OVERDUEHighDifferential / Transfer Case Fluid
Service interval: 4 yr · Vehicle age: 4 yr · Past due by age
Service Differential / Transfer Case Fluid immediately — already past the 50,000 mi / 4 yr interval
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
DUE SOONHighCoolant Flush
Service interval: 100,000 mi · Est. ~48,000 mi (no odometer on record)
Schedule Coolant Flush service before 100,000 mi
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
22 RECALLS

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 2 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 2 recalls is ~71%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

71%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

CADILLAC Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
87%Fair

CADILLAC completes recalls at a fair rate (87%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~20 months.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~20 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
20mo
#21V611000
May 2021

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

SummaryGeneral 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.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAir bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~78%

~22% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#22V903000
Aug 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

SummaryGeneral 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."
Read full details...
ConsequenceDRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

LONG-STANDING OPEN
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
5.1yr open
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
3.8yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

Available
Over-the-air software fix available
3 yrs ago
08/12/2022
05/08/2021
2 total campaigns
Safety SystemsElectrical
0
Part Replacements
1
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
2 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.
Complaints
Body/Structure
2
Suspension/Wheels
2
Safety Systems
2
Steering
1
Brakes
1
2022
3
2023
1
2024
1
2025
1
2026
2
33% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Declining -40%
3
Last 24 months
5
Prior 24 months
8HIGH VOLUME
ODI #11740325STRUCTURE

My driver side door is unable to open due to the pressure pad. This is a known problem to Cadillac. I have already had to have 2 door handles replaced on the passenger side. It is unsafe to not be able to enter the driver seat of your vehicle in an emergency.

ODI #11711602STRUCTURE

Front driver side door unable to open from the outside. Faulty door handle pad. Initially randomly wouldn’t work, would have to press the pressure pad multiple times or press on specific part of the pad. Eventually, stopped working all together. It’s a safety issue if unable to open the door during an emergency. Pretty common issue on Cadillac CT5s regardless of trim. Affects all 4 doors, just happen to be the driver side is the most used.

ODI #11648919WHEELS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The front wheels are locking up sometimes when either hitting a bump in the road or just out of the blue while driving. The auto braking will engage quickly and then shut off.

ODI #11576798TIRES

See attached document for complaint

ODI #11504437STEERING

2022 CADILLAC CT5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SHORTAGE OF COMPUTER CHIPS FOR VEHICLES HEATED STEERING WHEEL.

ODI #11487338AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Restraint System message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag sensor needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

ODI #11478497SERVICE BRAKES

I purchased vehicle on 7/28/22 from Bayview Cadillac in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On August 2, 2022, I noticed that my brakes were making a loud, harsh, scraping noise when coming to a full stop. Brakes also felt like they were going to lock up or stutter. On August 3, 2022, I brought the car back to the dealership to be serviced. On August 4, 2022, dealership told me that GM and Brembo (brake manufacturer) KNEW of this issue and were working on a bulletin to fix issue but that the bulletin would not be issued until late 2022 or early 2023. GM refused to take back vehicle in this dangerous condition with faulty brakes. Apparently ALL Brembo brakes across many different car manufacturers are having same issue. GM states it is "not a safety concern", however, the brakes are clearly faulty and dangerous. NHTSA should investigate this issue before someone is really hurt or dead.

ODI #11474858AIR BAGS

Received message on dashboard 'Service Safety Restraint System'. Dealership says that airbag needs to be replaced and it is not safe to drive the car. Manufacture of the car does not have the part and cannot repair the car. No timeframe on when the car can be repaired was given. GM is already under investigation for this same exact issue from 2021 where 15 collisions resulted in airbags not deploying.

Annual complaints and reliability score for CADILLAC CT5 — recall years marked in red
023050100202220222023202420252026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 8 NHTSA complaints on file for the CADILLAC CT5 — a relatively low volume that spans from 2022 to 2026.

The amber reliability line averaged 90/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 82/100 in 2022.

The recall (red dashed line) were issued in the same year or before complaints peaked, suggesting the manufacturer identified and acted on the defect relatively quickly.

ACTIVESPECIAL COVERAGEN202338470
GM AFM/DoD Lifter Special Coverage
Engine – Active Fuel Management Lifters (5.3L / 6.2L V8)
COVERAGE:10 years / 150,000 miles from original sale date

Active Fuel Management (AFM) lifters on 5.3L EcoTec3 and 6.2L V8 engines collapse prematurely, causing a metallic ticking noise, oil consumption, and potential engine damage. GM issued Special Coverage #N202338470 and related programs for affected vehicles.

HOW TO CLAIM: Visit any authorized Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, or Cadillac dealer. Provide your VIN — the dealer will confirm coverage via GM's warranty system. Repair includes lifter replacement and sometimes oil consumption correction.

Coverage eligibility depends on your VIN, original sale date, and current mileage. Always verify with an authorized dealer or manufacturer customer service — programs may have been updated since this database was compiled.

Details & Analysis
Financial
$33,584
~$560/mo over 5 yrs
$0.7/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$7,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$7,084

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $33,584 (~$560/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

2 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$1,000
2 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$800
Total recommended deduction−$1,800
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air
HIGH
Verify recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE has been repaired
Recall on record for: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Ca
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: STRUCTURE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: WHEELS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: TIRES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions
Full Coverage
$2,740–$3,490/yr
~$228–$291/mo
Liability Only
$650–$820/yr
~$54–$68/mo
Category: Luxury Full-Size

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Vehicle Identity

VIN1G6DT5RW6N0116049
Model Year2022
MakeCADILLAC
ModelCT5
TrimPremium Luxury
SeriesNotchback Extended Body Style
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
Seat Rows5
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.0

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityLANSING
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1G6
Check Digit (Char 9)6
Model Year Code (Char 10)N
Plant Code (Char 11)0
Sequence (Chars 12–17)116049

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count2
NHTSA Complaint Count8
1
1
G
2
6
3
D
4
T
5
5
6
R
7
W
8
6
9
N
10
0
11
1
12
1
13
6
14
0
15
4
16
9
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
6
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
DT5RW
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
6
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
N
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
0
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
116049
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"N" → 2022
Could also be 1992
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm

Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 5/30/2026, 12:50:30 AM.