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2025 Cadillac CT5

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Cadillac CT5 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 14. The most common issue is other problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: this vehicle vin has a feature called traffic sign assistant, which will provide a readout of the legal posted speed limit for the road being traveled. that information is being provided by a third party source being google maps, the internet is showing increased concerns of this such as below links.

10

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 7)

OTHER

2 complaints
20%
  • This vehicle VIN has a feature called Traffic Sign Assistant, which will provide a readout of the legal posted speed limit for the road being traveled. That information is being provided by a third party source being google maps, the internet is showing increased concerns of this such as below links
  • Vehicle reads 55 mph on all non posted speed limit roads instead just dashes. Defiantly a safety issue...
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

This vehicle VIN has a feature called Traffic Sign Assistant, which will provide a readout of the legal posted speed limit for the road being traveled. That information is being provided by a third party source being google maps, the internet is showing increased concerns of this such as below links

— NHTSA complaint filing

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2025 Cadillac CT5

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,001
Per month
$167
Per mile
16.7¢
MPG
24
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,527/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,500/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Cadillac CT5

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,316
Full coverage / month
$193
Liability only / year
$668
vs US avg
+38%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age1.15x
= Full coverage estimate$2316

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Cadillac New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 50K mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
6 yr / 100K mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70K mi

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • OTHER: This vehicle VIN has a feature called Traffic Sign Assistant, which will provide a readout of the legal posted speed limit for the road being traveled. That information is being provided by a third party source being google maps, the internet is showing increased concerns of this such as below links

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SPEED CONTROL: This new 2025 Cadillac CT5 displays incorrect posted speed limits on Rte. 114 Flanders Rd, Gulf Rd, Bear hill Rd , .Ryan Rd, in Henniker NH. speed of 55mph which is incorrect to legal posted speed limits being much slower. This vehicle also shows roads that have no posted speed limit sign of 55 mph,

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: I just bought a new car 5 days ago, and after running 378 miles, it started to pull the cylinder. The after-sales service is still delaying the time. I don't know what to do, and Cadillac still doesn't give me a mobility scooter.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: This new 2025 Cadillac CT5 displays incorrect posted speed limits on Rte. 114 Flanders Rd, Gulf Rd, Bear hill Rd , .Ryan Rd, in Henniker NH. speed of 55mph which is incorrect to legal posted speed limits being much slower. This vehicle also shows roads that have no posted speed limit sign of 55 mph,

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Cadillac CT5 — Year Comparison

How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

At a Glance

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
14

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