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2024 Cadillac CT5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 CT5.

The 2024 Cadillac CT5 arrives as the latest iteration of the model line, and its early ownership feedback shows only two reported complaints, both related to the air‑bag system, with no recalls issued. Looking back at the model’s complaint history from 2020 through 2026, the 2020 model year recorded the highest number of issues at 33, while the 2024 year marks the low point with just two complaints. This sharp decline suggests a notable improvement in reliability for the current model year relative to its predecessors.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12731742
Engine air filter84498926 alt 84335354
Spark plug55504354 alt 12650283
Battery88864541 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84574892 alt 84566977
Thermostat55516370 alt 12620318
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight3799 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CT5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2020 Sport 350T Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Premium Luxury Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec237 hpAWD
2020Sport 350T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec237 hpRWD
2020Sport 350T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.30 sec237 hpRWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 97,500 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2024 the Cadillac CT5 generated only 2 complaints and zero recalls, down from 11 complaints and one recall in 2023 and far below the 33 complaints and four recalls recorded in 2020. The federal complaint count has declined from 33 in 2020 to 20 in 2021, 8 in 2022, 11 in 2023, then to 2 in 2024 before edging up to 7 in 2025 and 4 in 2026, while recalls fell from 4 in 2020 to 4 in 2021, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2023, reached 0 in 2024, stayed 0 in 2025, and rose to 1 in 2026. Thus 2024 sits at the nadir of the complaint and recall arc, indicating the least problematic year in the generation, though the data does not specify the underlying cause of any issues. The sole 2024 crash‑related complaint concerned air bags and structure, with no fire complaints and no investigations or additional recalls logged. Given the low complaint volume, zero recalls, and absence of active investigations, the 2024 model is the safest used choice and is recommended for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
378
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Air Bags1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 378 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
662.102026-07-06Unknown Or Other• Improves transmission diagnostic software. • Reduces unnecessary check
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT6503A2026-06-03Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6540J2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 CT5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.