2021 Cadillac CT4 VFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
2021 Cadillac CT4 V

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City
20
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Premium
City
20
Hwy
29
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
384 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.7L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems5 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the 2021 Cadillac CT4 V. Top reported issues include engine, wheels & tires and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
2
Wheels & Tires
1
Power Train
1
Suspension
1
Electrical System
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Steering
1

2021 Cadillac CT4 V problems by category: Engine: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Electrical System: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 08/27/2025ODI#11683316
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 transm…
EngineFiled: 04/16/2025ODI#11655109
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 ar…
SuspensionFiled: 04/30/2024ODI#11586038
Engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. Supposedly be a new part. I don’t think so.

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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