2023 Cadillac XT6 recalls and problems

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 has 2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Cadillac Xt6 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2023 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 XT6 model years — 5th most.

2recalls

13complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

64,000median miles

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

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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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2 recalls

Power Train

Mar 16, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V172000 · 8,744 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

Risk: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

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.

Equipment

Sep 22, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V708000 · 24 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.

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 Train4

Back Over Prevention2

Lane Departure1

Unknown or other1

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

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Cadillac XT6 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Cadillac XT6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Cadillac XT6, the latest from Mar 16, 2023 (power train). 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 2023 Cadillac XT6?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (4), back over prevention (2), visibility (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.