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2020 Cadillac CT5

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is a midsize car, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2020 Cadillac CT5
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Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$42,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeCadillac
ModelCT5
Model year2020
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG23
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe337 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
CT526 MPG combined
CT521 MPG combined
CT5 AWD25 MPG combined
CT5 AWD21 MPG combined
CT5 V21 MPG combined
CT5 V AWD20 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City23 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

CT526 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 30% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$740/mo
Amount financed
$37,800
Total interest
$6,576
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5-year fuel cost
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN21V611000 · 2021-08-05

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

  • SERVICE BRAKES20V588000 · 2020-09-24

    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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE22V903000 · 2022-12-08

    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."

    Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION25V148000 · 2025-03-06

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2020 Cadillac CT5 reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Cadillac CT5. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Cadillac CT5 costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Cadillac CT5?

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC