2021 CADILLAC CT5 Recalls

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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.

NHTSA 21V611000

Report Date

05/08/2021

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

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.

NHTSA 21V421000

Report Date

10/06/2021

Component

AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Consequence: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

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."

NHTSA 22V903000

Report Date

08/12/2022

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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.

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.

NHTSA 25V148000

Report Date

06/03/2025

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer

General Motors, LLC

Consequence: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

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

How many recalls does the 2021 CADILLAC CT5 have?

The 2021 CADILLAC CT5 currently has 4 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2021 CADILLAC CT5 recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2021 CADILLAC CT5 vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local CADILLAC dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2021 CADILLAC CT5 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.