NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Cadillac CT6; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install right and left side in-line headlight jumper harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079.
Seats — Mid/rear assemblyCampaign 18V437000 · 28 Jun 2018
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles manufactured July 21, 2016, to July 22, 2016. The bolt that connects the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may detach from the seat anchor.
Risk: If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing front passenger seat belt webbing anchor bolt, or install a bolt if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2016. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 16035. Note: Owners are advised not to allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger seat until the recall remedy has been performed.
What owners complain about
Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Power train6 · 55%
Air bags2 · 18%
Engine2 · 18%
Unknown or other2 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 9%
Suspension1 · 9%
Wheels1 · 9%
When complaints were filed
20182
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20211
20232
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20254
From owner complaints
Car will not respond for at least 2 seconds during a slow, rolling stop, when trying to accelerate again. Unable to perform evasive manuever, if needed, secondary to the delay to accelerator input. Harsh 2-1 downshifts also at slow speeds and can even feel as though you were struck from behind. Highway driving is…
The contact's husband owned a 2016 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while her husband was making a left turn, the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side by another vehicle. The contact stated that her husbands air bag did not deploy. Medical attention was needed, and the contact's husband was transported…
When i am turning under 25 mph, i accelerate and there is a delay and a drag before the vehicle starts to accelerate. If i do not allow room, i could get hit because there is a delay. Very dangerous. Almost feels like a vacuum issue.
The turbo boost failed cylinder 2 ( after being repaired ) continues to show issues
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.