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2022 Cadillac CT5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 CT5.

The 2022 Cadillac CT5, a midsize sedan in Cadillac’s lineup, is serviced with 5.2 qt of 0W‑20 oil, a specification that underscores its modern power‑train design. Across its model‑year span, the CT5 has generated a modest eight owner complaints for 2022, with structural concerns identified as the most frequent issue and two recalls recorded to date. This year falls between the program’s peak of 33 complaints in 2020 and the low of two complaints in 2024, indicating a steady improvement in reliability as the generation matures.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Models equipped with Start Stop Technology: 94R; Models not equipped with Start Stop Technology: 48 · Equipped with Start Stop Technology: 730; Models not equipped with Start Stop Technology: 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. Models equipped with Start Stop Technology: 94R; Models not equipped with Start Stop Technology: 48 · Equipped with Start Stop Technology: 730; Models not equipped with Start Stop Technology: 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R18 96VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 25206377
Engine air filter84335354 alt 84578064
Spark plug12642722 alt 55504354
Battery88864542 alt 88864541
Front wiper blades84566977 alt 84574892
Serpentine belt12678130 alt 12685983
Thermostat55516370 alt 12620318
Cabin air filter13508023 alt 13356914

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight3799 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the CT5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2020 Sport 350T Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Premium Luxury Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec237 hpAWD
2020Sport 350T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec237 hpRWD
2020Sport 350T Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.30 sec237 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · Synthetic in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.1 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity0.9 qt
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · Synthetic
Engine Coolant Capacity11.0 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.0 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity12.8 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity2.70 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque30.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: 0.827
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Inspection Procedure (Lower) — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inspect the ball joint seal for cuts or tears and clean. Step 3: The ball joint must be replaced if the ball joint seal has any damage. Step 4: Measure vertical lash with a dial indicator. Step 5: Simulate ball joint movement by lifting and prying suspension. Step 6: Replace ball joint if readings exceed specification.
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 110°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°59 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°22 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Cadillac CT5 marks a notable improvement in the generation's reliability arc, with complaints dropping sharply to just 8 from 33 in 2020 and 20 in 2021, while recalls halved to 2. This downward trend in reported issues continues into later years, though 2023 sees a slight uptick to 11 complaints, the overall pattern suggests early problems were largely resolved by the 2022 model year. The top complaint areas for 2022 are limited to structure and air bags (2 each), with no crash or fire complaints recorded, and investigations fell to zero for the first time. Given the low complaint volume and reduced recall activity, the 2022 CT5 represents a solid choice within the generation, offering a notably cleaner record than its immediate predecessors.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
712
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Structure2
Air Bags2
Wheels,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Tires1
Steering1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V611000Air Bags:Side/Window:CurtainReported 05/08/2021

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… Remedy: 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…

22V903000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 08/12/2022

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 712 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65132026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis PI states that if SDGM DTC U3000 Sym 49 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT65112026-04-24Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with a replace or low FOB battery…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 CT5 take?

5.2 qt of Dexos 1 Gen 2 0W-20 ACDelco full synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 CT5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.