CT4 (1st)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
LSY
2.0L 4-cyl TurboView details
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L3B
2.7L 4-cyl TurboView details
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LF4
3.6L 6-cyl TurboView details
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Cadillac CT4 Unidentified Engine
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Cadillac CT4, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (5)
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.
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."
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.
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4 complaints?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4. The systems they name most often are the engine, the brakes and the transmission.
Is the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4 have?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file for the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Cadillac CT4?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the brakes and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the CT4 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 33 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.