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Exterior lightingPart report

2021 Cadillac CT5 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Cadillac CT5, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“aste): The vehicle has a serious pulling issue while driving, which was not corrected with alignment and poses a safety risk. Additionally, the windshield was scratched by faulty wiper blades that impaired visibility — the dealer later reimbursed me. Lastly, the driver-side running light was not functioning, which creates a hazard and may violate federal lighting safety standards.”

NHTSA complaint #11671823, filed 2025-07

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202113%

Other parts of the 2021 Cadillac CT5

Electrical system
13 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Cadillac CT5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology