2023 CADILLAC XT6

2 recalls, 16 complaints - 471 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

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 se... Read more

8,744 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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 S... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

24 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

16 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	3
ENGINE	3
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION	1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	1
SEATS	1
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1

Incident date: Jan 29, 2026

As I was driving the car computer showed overheating, brake failure, transmission failure and the car started shaking and the engine died. I had the car towed by triple AAA to a auto repair shop, but the next day when they went to fix the problem could not replicate it.

Incident date: Apr 21, 2025

In March 2025 a Steering assist reduced warning came on briefly. Over the next several weeks intermittent. April 2025 Engine warning light came on. 4-14-25 Went to ToddWenzel Chevrolet for diagnosis to be told the Thermostat needs to be changed and due to a small amount of crystallization on the ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2025

4WD stopped working shortly after purchase. Light comes on and off at will.

Incident date: Aug 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was Illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was deemed as mechanically totaled. The contact was informed that ... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the m... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2023

I was coming to a stop due to a train passing by. As I got closer to the other vehicles that were waiting for the train, I let go of the acceleration and then the vehicle on its own launched forward rear ending the car in front of me.

Crash

Incident date: Aug 15, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the check engine warning light and several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering and braking functionality. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power, and went into LIMP Mode. The w... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2023

Rear window exploded sitting in my closed garage. Did a lot of research on it and apparently this has been happening to numerous people dating back to 2010 on all the f series picks. FORD refuses to issue a recall. CHILDREN CAN BE HURT BY THIS. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that she noticed water markings located on the inner hood lining of the vehicle and water had saturated the trunk of the vehicle. As a result, the alarm started to malfunction. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2022

The rear wheel well has rusted on both sides and completely rusted out a large hole (approx. 1 ft diameter area visibly effected) in the the body of the van. The rusted out section is where the back seat is anchored to the frame, so the rust has cause the seat to no longer be securely anchored to th... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing was cracke... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, with the tachometer at zero. The service engine warning light was illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected. The cause of the failure was not... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2023

I own a 2015 Honda Odyssey EX-L purchased new at the Pacific Honda dealership in San Diego, CA. I wrote to American Honda Motor Co. requesting a partial reimbursement for the cost of significant engine repair work required on my Odyssey over the Christmas holiday, even though the car was well-maint... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2022

My wife was backing at less than 2 and hit a truck behind her. She said no alarms sounded, the only thing she heard was noise of hitting a truck behind her. No police called or report made. When car was repaired the repair shop (Fields Collision, Jacksonville FL) they took my 2023 Cadillac to Fie... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 20, 2022

The rear camera is not working properly. Rear camera is necessary for the driver to help prevent hitting unseen subject behind the car. Let say if there is a 2 years old kid playing in the back of my car, I wouldn't see the kid. I brought the car to the dealership for the 3rd time to get it fixed... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2022

When the car was put in Reverse Gear, the car was still moving forward and not moving backwards. I tried it multiple times, but it was still moving forward. There was a car in front of my car and since the car was expected to go backwards, this issue put the safety at risk as I could hit the car ... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 CADILLAC XT6

2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.5%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard & Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 CADILLAC XT6

471 manufacturer communications from 233 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	84
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	73
350000 EQUIPMENT	64
100000 POWER TRAIN	50
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	33
200000 WHEELS	16
160000 STRUCTURE	12
220000 SEATS	10

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to vehicles having a grunt, grinding, and/or metal on metal type noise heard during braking.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stor

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

020000 SUSPENSION

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and if need be, to remove the lower strut isolator to clean and scuff if the spring was rubbing against the fender area.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This informational bulletin advises the changes to some of the 9-speed oil control changes from previous years.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.

081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

This Preliminary information communicates information to help diagnose inoperative rear liftgate logo.

220000 SEATS

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the Front Row Seat.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Preliminary information communicates to dealers? information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated due to a U0672 setting. Advises the technician to perform Electric Engine Coolant Pump connection inspections. To cl

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This engineering information (EI Lite) is requesting technicians use the FPR App process in regard to finding coolant leaking around the Coolant Control Valve (CCV).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with Super Cruise inoperative. On inspection the tech will find code B126B. Tech is given direction on how to update the Map module to restore function. Dealer is al

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with certain ISO updates on Apple 15 phones and advises customer to update their phone to the lastest ISO update.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information on Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative During Remote Start.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information on Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative During Remote Start.

010000 STEERING

This informational bulletin provides information on Heated Steering Wheel Inoperative During Remote Start.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides Information on Purge Pump Part Replacement and Purge pump Part Number Interchangeability.

162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

This Preliminary information communicates information to help diagnose inoperative rear liftgate logo.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides information on a normal characteristic of a transmission that will not shift into overdrive range during cold ambient temperatures.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of Shudders or Shakes at Low Speeds.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

220000 SEATS

This engineering information (EI) s requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen. While this is a customer dissatisfier, it does not pose a safety concern due to the fact that the customer will st

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin advises the tech to validate if oil is leaking into the cooling system and to test and verify were to leak is coming from before replacing all the parts that wouldn't apply to the repair.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary information communicates a possible issue with the active fuel management rockers causing a misfire and the correction for this concern.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with a collision alert indicator that is on when it should not be. The technician is instructed to Inspect the area between the cowl and the dash carrier for the ha

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

350000 EQUIPMENT

This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under th

220000 SEATS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides a procedure to add deadener to the batter tray bracket to correct customer concerns of a Service Engine Soon (SES), Reduced Power, Service Brake, Reduced Steering and/or Stabilitrak Message Illuminated on DIC,

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing front brake grind/groan noise after sitting overnight.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing front brake grind/groan noise after sitting overnight.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing front brake grind/groan noise after sitting overnight.

110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS

This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This informational bulletin provides Information on Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement and Nut Removal Damage.

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

This informational bulletin provides Information on Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement and Nut Removal Damage.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the latest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the latest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the lastest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides Information on Purge Pump Part Replacement and Purge Part Number Interchange.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the lastest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the lastest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

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CADILLAC XT6 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC XT6 across all model years (2020, 2025).

14 Total Recalls

141 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

5 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC XT6 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	10	View
2024	2	24	View
2023 (current)	2	16
2022	3	16	View
2021	2	24	View
2020	4	51	View

Other CADILLAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ESCALADE	163	2,182	View
ESCALADE ESV	128	666	View
CTS	64	3,088	View
ESCALADE EXT	63	126	View
DEVILLE	59	3,662	View
FLEETWOOD	50	265	View
BROUGHAM	46	69	View
SEVILLE	46	1,049	View

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2023 CADILLAC XT6

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 CADILLAC XT6

Safety Technology

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Most Affected Components

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