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2021 Cadillac CT5

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair when you can Power train

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

The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 90,081 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V148000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Exterior lighting

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

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 740,108 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V903000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 34,157 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V611000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 285,622 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V421000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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