Model year

2021 Cadillac CT4

Sedan, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 23, 2022 to Jun 29, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year41.15M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints7Close to the median 2021 sedan
Severity index0.02021 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Cadillac CT4 peaked in 2024, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.52202220232024220252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

43% of complaints about the 2021 Cadillac CT4 name engine and cooling

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Engine and cooling
3
Fuel system
2
Electrical system
1
Driver assistance
1
Powertrain
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Cadillac CT4

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Cadillac CT4
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-148Mar 6, 2025Transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-upPowertrain90,081Software update
22V-903Dec 8, 2022Daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are onLighting740,108Software update
21V-611Aug 5, 2021Roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crashAirbags34,157Repair or modification
21V-421Jun 10, 2021Communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag…Airbags285,622Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Cadillac CT4

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jun 29, 2026Failure Jun 17, 2026Chatsworth, CAEngine, Fuel/propulsion system, Vehicle speed control

    While driving at highway speeds on the freeway in my 2021 Cadillac CT4-V, the vehicle experienced a sudden, catastrophic loss of propulsion. Without warning, the transmission dropped out of gear as if it were in neutral. I completely lost the ability to accelerate, creating an immediate, life-threatening hazard as I was left stranded and blocking high-speed freeway traffic. Only after the mechanical failure occurred did the check engine light illuminate. The vehicle was towed to Cadillac Dealership. The service department confirmed that the vehicle suffered from the known defective transmission control valve covered under GM Special Coverage Bulletin N242480631 and tied to NHTSA Campaign 25V148. The dealership ordered the replacement valve body but aborted the repair after confirming that the control valve's failure caused massive internal fluid leaks and total mechanical destruction of the transmission assembly. The manufacturer is currently denying coverage for the complete transmission replacement, despite the fact that the total failure was consequential damage directly caused by the federally recalled, component defect.

    NHTSA complaint 11747192
  2. Filed May 31, 2026Failure May 1, 2026Pompano Beach, FLFuel/propulsion system

    Check engine light for P1467 on a 2021 CT4 V. This is for a "purge pump underspeed" issue. The issue is known on CT4 Cadillacs and has an active recall out: N242441120 Evaporative Emissions Purge Pump. This recall is only for the 2.0, LSY engines, but the much more uncommon 2.7, L3B engine in my car uses the same part # for the purge pump. It feels as though they are intentionally ignoring an equal emissions issue, but just on a smaller scale with the limited number of these engines they sold. What actions can I take?

    NHTSA complaint 11741180
  3. Filed Aug 27, 2025Failure Jul 31, 2025Rockford, ILPower train

    There is a known issue with hesitation and hard shifting on my vehicle. According to the gm bulletin that was released I believe in may of 25 my year, make and model has a known issue where the transmission control valve may stick or wear causing jerking and shifting issues and could cause a possible crash. According to the bulletin by gm the fix is to replace the valve cover on the transmission. My vehicle is currently at the Cadillac repair center for this shifting issue and it has been diagnosed to need a valve cover replacement to solve the problem. My point is I have the exact problem listed in the recall and the exact repair listed on gm’s bulletin is the solution. Now I have to pay for the repair because my vin is not specifically listed yet but my year, make and model and problem and the solution is all listed . I know I’m apart of this recall please help me

    NHTSA complaint 11683316
  4. Filed Apr 16, 2025Failure Nov 4, 2024Fishers, INEngine

    valve body failed and was supposedly repaired. I had the car 1 day and valve body failed again. My car has been in the shop since November 4, 2024 with no estimated time of repair because no parts are available. I was told they would replace the transmission. That has not happened yet. No parts available. My car has been disable for 6 months.

    NHTSA complaint 11655109
  5. Filed Apr 30, 2024Failure Oct 6, 2023Griffin, GAEngine, Suspension

    Engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. Supposedly be a new part. I don’t think so.

    NHTSA complaint 11586038
  6. Filed Jan 24, 2024Failure Jan 22, 2024Bloomfield Hills, MIElectrical system, Warnings, Steering

    While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power steering was normal.

    NHTSA complaint 11567425
  7. Filed Jun 23, 2022Failure Jun 12, 2022Burton, MISidewall

    235 40 80 run flat Both front and rear passenger tires no damage to rim less that 10k miles

    NHTSA complaint 11470678
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • PE21010 Preliminary evaluation, Airbags
    Air Bag Malfunction
    Opened Apr 9, 2021, closed Aug 24, 2023
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

813 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • PIT5698F Sep 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
  • PIP5700H Sep 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
  • PIC6555A Sep 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI advises of a procedure for a Service Door Latch System message with No Related DTCs
  • PIP4902W Sep 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIC6551C Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
  • PIT6446A Jul 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.
  • PIT5099J Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PI to help diagnose A/C concern
  • PIT5966F Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
  • PIP6115 May 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The document advise technicians after an engine repair involving removal of the camshaft actuators, the vehicle may set p1101 P0172 and or stalls when taken off idle. The technician is instructed to verify the intake and exhaust camshaft actuators are insta…
  • PIT6215C May 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer vehicle with this concern, to perform the steps listed and should be able to reprogram the module and correct this.
  • PIC6423A May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
  • PIC6551B May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
  • PIT6511 Apr 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery message
  • PIT6507 Apr 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates information on a SPS programming issue causing Serial Data Authentication Configuration to fail.
  • PIT3271Q Apr 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
  • PIP6104 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
  • PIP4902V Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIT6425D Mar 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
  • PIP5865L Feb 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • PIP5841H Feb 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.
  • PIP5921B Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC p0011 p0016 and potential for a rattle or ticking noise to occur from the Intake Cam Actuator, or cover plate screws backing out and making contact with Cam carrier
  • PIP5865K Jan 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • PIT5985K Jan 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI provides diagnostics tips to dealership techs when trying to diagnose a CAN Bus communication issue after an event like a lightning strike, battery jump started backwards, failure over the air update, etc.
  • PIP6098 Jan 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.
  • PIT6425C Jan 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
  • PIP5700G Jan 12, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
  • PIP5841G Jan 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.
  • PIT6369B Jan 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians to perform the reset for the 2 modules noted above.
  • PIP4902U Jan 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIP6093 Dec 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.
  • 25-NA-156 Jun 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
  • 00-06-01-026R Jun 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
  • PIT5214G Nov 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of Genera…
  • PIP5865J Nov 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • PIT6446 Nov 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.
  • PIP5700F Oct 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
  • PIT6446 Oct 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.
  • 23-NA-153 May 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
  • PIT6425B Oct 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
  • PIC6551A Oct 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
  • PIT6425A Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
  • PIP6088 Oct 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI Addresses a possible solenoid wiring fault and how to inspect the build date to identify
  • PIT6440 Oct 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Driver Information Center may display a message of Transport Mode On after the ignition is cycled.
  • PIP5865H Sep 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • 13598 Sep 9, 2025 · Other
    New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
  • 25-NA-118 May 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information for the technicians to use a Customer Concern Verification sheet to facilitate the questions needing to be answered by the customer regarding Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) issues.
  • PIP5865G Aug 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • PIP5865F Aug 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • PIP4902T Aug 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
  • PIC5650M Aug 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B306…
  • PIP5865E Jul 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
  • N242435630-05 Jul 23, 2025 · Service Campaign
    Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain model years and vehicle makes noted in the table above may have a condition where the battery is at risk for a drain following an over-the-air update. Dealers are to reprogram the serial data gateway module.
  • PIP5601C Jul 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
  • N242480631-04 Jul 23, 2025 · Service Campaign
    Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the transmission control valve has worn, resulting in a gradual loss of pressure within the valve. The effects can cause harsh shifting, setting a service engine soon message, reduced engine perform…
  • PIP5601B Jul 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
  • 15-NA-010 May 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
  • PIT5832V Jun 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly.
  • PIT6401 Jun 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue of the horn sounding when vehicle doors are being closed and the key in vehicle reminder set to off.
  • PIC6086J Jun 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI communicates a procedure to clean oil leaking from the rain sensor.
  • PIT6398 Jun 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This PI involves DTC U3000 SYM49 Set falsely In The Serial Data Gateway Module and dealerships are to reset the module by cycling the battery.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.