Recalls ·2017 Cadillac Ct6 AWD

2017 Cadillac Ct6 AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Cadillac Ct6 AWD; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting. Owners filed 26 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints26

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lightingCampaign 21V759000 · 29 Sep 2021

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 25 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train16 · 64%
Electrical system5 · 20%
Structure2 · 8%
Service brakes2 · 8%
Vehicle speed control2 · 8%
Visibility/wiper1 · 4%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 4%
Forward collision avoidance1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 cadillac ct6. Due to the changes in the weather, the rear window had a marbleized haze cover, which made visibility out of the window extremely difficult. The vehicle was taken to schooley cadillac (2101 45th st, west palm beach, fl), but the cause of the failure could not be determined.…

Structure · Mar 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

My CT6 had a default engine light on,.Dealer reports broken EVAP line.Car has never been in an accident or damaged.Upon inquiry dealer reports no issues known to them with this problem.However ,this same vehicle had transmission issue when purchased new and the dealer stated same findings.Then recall was issued and…

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

These vehicles have an issue tbat GM is aware of, with their 8 speed automatic transmissions which are used in multiple GM vehicles and these cause safety issues because for instance my vehicle switches gears randomly almost causing a wreck, and shuttering, and even slipping and when this happens the cars traction…

Power train · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 cadillac ct6. When the vehicle was started, it lurched forward without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to gold coast cadillac (732-709-2168, located at 2123 state route 35, oakhurst, nj 07755), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The…

Power train · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

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.