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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2026 Cadillac CT5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2026 Cadillac CT5, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Catastrophic engine failure within 700 miles Requires full engine replacement Problems began around 150 miles on odometer Message: Reduced accelerated speed Check engine light Service transmission system Service variable valve timing system”

NHTSA complaint #11718643, filed 2026-02

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
2023538%
2021413%
20201538%

Other parts of the 2026 Cadillac CT5

Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Cadillac CT5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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