2020 Cadillac CT5 vs 2020 Chevrolet Malibu
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Cadillac CT5 | 2020 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 198 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 897 | 770 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CT5 | Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 58 |
| Engine | 7 | 59 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18 |
| Steering | 2 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 29 |
| Stalling | 5 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
2020 Cadillac CT5
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.