Cadillac XT6 recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Cadillac XT6 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Instrument panel may not illuminate reminders

    Reported June 20, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V4590006,942 vehicles affected

    The instrument panel may not illuminate when hazard lights, high beams or turn signals are activated. Drivers may fail to turn them off, potentially confusing others and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the instrument panel software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
    Consequence
    Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.
    Notes
    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.

  2. Windshield may not be properly bonded

    Reported October 12, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V68100042 vehicles affected

    The windshield may lack the sealant needed to bond it to the vehicle. It may detach in a crash and increase injury risk. Dealers will inspect it and apply primer and sealant, or replace it if damaged, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.
    Consequence
    A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232419690.
    Notes
    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.

  3. Incorrect transmission sun gear may disengage half-shaft

    Reported March 16, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V1720008,744 vehicles affected

    An incorrect sun gear may allow the driver-side half-shaft to disengage from the transmission, causing loss of drive power or rollaway when in park, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the sun gears free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    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 service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
    Notes
    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.

  4. Rearview camera cables may fail

    Reported September 22, 2022Model years 2020–2021NHTSA campaign 22V70900095,231 vehicles affected

    Improperly crimped cable connectors can cause the rearview camera to fail or work intermittently, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the coaxial cables free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
    Consequence
    An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. 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 N222378380.
    Notes
    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.

  5. Tire size on certification label may be illegible

    Reported September 22, 2022Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 22V70800024 vehicles affected

    Illegible tire size information on the vehicle certification label may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the label free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    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."
    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.
    Notes
    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.

  6. Fuel tank rollover valve may leak in a rollover

    Reported June 23, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V446000228 vehicles affected

    The rollover valve may not seal properly in a rollover, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect the tank and replace its shell free of charge if the valve is dislodged or missing.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
    Consequence
    A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
    Notes
    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.

  7. Rear suspension toe link may loosen or separate

    Reported June 16, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V427000736 vehicles affected

    The left-rear suspension toe link may be improperly tightened and become loose or separate, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect the suspension and replace a loose or missing fastener free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
    Consequence
    A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 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 N222364330.
    Notes
    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.

  8. Brake fluid cap may be missing warning label

    Reported June 2, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V392000237 vehicles affected

    Without the warning label, debris may unintentionally contaminate the brake fluid, affecting brake performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
    Consequence
    Without a warning label, the brake fluid may be unintentionally contaminated by debris, which can affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222369130.
    Notes
    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.

  9. Fuel supply lines may loosen or separate

    Reported June 3, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V422000572 vehicles affected

    Improperly attached fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will inspect and replace the lines as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
    Consequence
    Improperly attached and seated fuel supply lines may loosen or separate, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
    Notes
    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.

  10. Transmission accumulator endcap may be missing bolts

    Reported October 29, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V668000194,105 vehicles affected

    Missing endcap bolts may cause a transmission fluid leak and loss of propulsion, increasing crash risk; leaking fluid may also increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect the accumulator and replace it if bolts are missing, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
    Consequence
    Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
    Notes
    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.safercar.gov.

  11. Fuel pump nozzle may restrict fuel supply

    Reported October 15, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V6390002,781 vehicles affected

    A plastic burr may block the fuel pump nozzle and restrict fuel supply to the engine. The engine could stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
    Consequence
    Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202314760.
    Notes
    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.safercar.gov.

  12. Curtain air bag diffuser may separate

    Reported July 30, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V446000769 vehicles affected

    The roof-rail air bag diffuser may separate from the inflator during deployment, reducing air bag performance and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the affected air bag modules free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
    Defect
    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.
    Consequence
    If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.
    Notes
    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.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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