2017 Cadillac CT6 recalls and problems

The 2017 Cadillac CT6 has 1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2016 model; the 2017 may differ in details. Photo: 2016 Cadillac Ct6 by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2017 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 5 CT6 model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

17complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

14,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Sep 29, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V759000 · 181 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train10

Electrical System4

Service Brakes2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Engine1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Cadillac CT6 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac CT6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Cadillac CT6, the latest from Sep 29, 2021 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac CT6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (10), electrical system (4), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.