Owners have filed 26 complaints
about the 2024 Cadillac XT6 with NHTSA between 2024 and 2026.
The largest single group is the driver assist & collision avoidance.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 55
Against the median year of the Cadillac XT6. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
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F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2024 Cadillac XT6
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
830.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
726.9%
Median failure at 114 miles
Electrical System
623.1%
Median failure at 1,600 miles
Brakes
311.5%
Other & Unspecified
13.8%
Engine & Cooling
13.8%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
Frontal crash test
Side barrier crash test
Side pole crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2024 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD
15.5% risk
2024 Cadillac XT6 SUV FWD
16.4% risk
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2024peak 3Aug 2026
Recalls on the 2024 Cadillac XT6
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
24V459000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
Risk: 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.
23V681000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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.
Risk: A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2024359225 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the tell-tales for the turn signals, hazard warning lights and/or high beams to not appear on the instrument panel. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: Tell-tales that don't display could cause you not to be aware that a turn signal, hazard warning lights and/or high beams are activated which could create confusion for others and cause reduced visibility and/or glare for oncoming drivers. These issues could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Bismark, ND
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11758559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bismark, ND
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11758559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wichita, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle has had breaking issues since I purchased it in September 23, 2023. On April 26, 2025 the car completely shut down while driving it for no apparent reason. Took it to the certified Cadillac dealer (see picture). Said, it was fixed. May 11, 2026 started doing it again while driving, turning, backing up or at a light. Breaks keep saying need to be serviced too. Had it towed in to Cadillac dealer they can’t get it to repeat problem or get codes to find out problem. I got Cadillac involved to help. Case number 98248412. Had to pick car up today spoke again with service manager at Cadillac dealer. He said, car has major issues and it’s rearing its ugly head (car is defective). He can’t get the codes because whatever is going on with car it’s not talking to the computer. I’ve been on a major highway and the car just shuts down. I’ve asked Cadillac to repurchase the car because I am afraid of being in a major accident and killed because I never know when the car will shut down. Cadillac told, me to keep driving the car until it showed up again and they would not repurchase it. If I get rear ended on a 4 line highway by a semi truck because the car just shut down myself and family could be killed.
NHTSA complaint #11742086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wichita, KS
ENGINE
The vehicle has had breaking issues since I purchased it in September 23, 2023. On April 26, 2025 the car completely shut down while driving it for no apparent reason. Took it to the certified Cadillac dealer (see picture). Said, it was fixed. May 11, 2026 started doing it again while driving, turning, backing up or at a light. Breaks keep saying need to be serviced too. Had it towed in to Cadillac dealer they can’t get it to repeat problem or get codes to find out problem. I got Cadillac involved to help. Case number 98248412. Had to pick car up today spoke again with service manager at Cadillac dealer. He said, car has major issues and it’s rearing its ugly head (car is defective). He can’t get the codes because whatever is going on with car it’s not talking to the computer. I’ve been on a major highway and the car just shuts down. I’ve asked Cadillac to repurchase the car because I am afraid of being in a major accident and killed because I never know when the car will shut down. Cadillac told, me to keep driving the car until it showed up again and they would not repurchase it. If I get rear ended on a 4 line highway by a semi truck because the car just shut down myself and family could be killed.
NHTSA complaint #11742086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wichita, KS
SERVICE BRAKES
The vehicle has had breaking issues since I purchased it in September 23, 2023. On April 26, 2025 the car completely shut down while driving it for no apparent reason. Took it to the certified Cadillac dealer (see picture). Said, it was fixed. May 11, 2026 started doing it again while driving, turning, backing up or at a light. Breaks keep saying need to be serviced too. Had it towed in to Cadillac dealer they can’t get it to repeat problem or get codes to find out problem. I got Cadillac involved to help. Case number 98248412. Had to pick car up today spoke again with service manager at Cadillac dealer. He said, car has major issues and it’s rearing its ugly head (car is defective). He can’t get the codes because whatever is going on with car it’s not talking to the computer. I’ve been on a major highway and the car just shuts down. I’ve asked Cadillac to repurchase the car because I am afraid of being in a major accident and killed because I never know when the car will shut down. Cadillac told, me to keep driving the car until it showed up again and they would not repurchase it. If I get rear ended on a 4 line highway by a semi truck because the car just shut down myself and family could be killed.
NHTSA complaint #11742086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Astoria, NY
POWER TRAIN
After driving for couple of hours Car Jump like a horse while driving and slow moving since purchased.
NHTSA complaint #11710246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Eastchester, NY
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slipping and won’t go in reverse
NHTSA complaint #11703088 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnston, IA
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The car stops abruptly in reverse for no apparent reason when backing up
NHTSA complaint #11700299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The car stops abruptly in reverse for no apparent reason when backing up
NHTSA complaint #11700299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Alexandria, VA
POWER TRAIN
am experiencing multiple issues with my 2024 Cadillac XT6 that affect drivability and potentially safety: 1.Intermittent Transmission Shift Jerk •The vehicle occasionally exhibits a sudden “jerk” or abrupt shift while accelerating, mostly in 2nd–3rd or 3rd–4th gear. •The issue is intermittent and cannot be consistently reproduced during dealer visits. •The dealer has performed two transmission fluid flushes within one month, but the problem continues. •No diagnostic trouble codes are stored, making it difficult for the dealer to duplicate, but the jerks are noticeable and concerning while driving. 2.Startup and Engine/Transmission Noise •Upon starting the vehicle, I hear unusual noises described as [whining •Noise is also sometimes heard during idle or even briefly after the vehicle is turned off. •These noises occur intermittently, sometimes during cold start or light driving, and may indicate an underlying transmission, engine, or accessory issue.
NHTSA complaint #11697916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coshocton, OH
POWER TRAIN
Transmission suddered. Took to the dealer and they said that there are parts in the transmission that need to be replaced. They recommended not driving the vehicle because there could be complete faliure of the transmission causing the car not to move. They said that parts are on backorder and did not give a timeline of when the parts would be available. They said they did not have a vehicle to drive while we wait.
NHTSA complaint #11691340 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
POWER TRAIN
WHEN TRYING TO BACK IN GARAGE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE AT ALL AND CAN ONLY MOVE FORWARD, AT TIMES, THE NAVIGATION DISPLAY SCREEN WILL TURN OFF OR FREEZE BEFORE OPERATING NORMALLY, AND THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEEKING EVER SINCE IT WAS DRIVEN OFF THE CAR LOT WHEN PURCHASED NEW; GM SAYS THAT'S NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #11682674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN TRYING TO BACK IN GARAGE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE AT ALL AND CAN ONLY MOVE FORWARD, AT TIMES, THE NAVIGATION DISPLAY SCREEN WILL TURN OFF OR FREEZE BEFORE OPERATING NORMALLY, AND THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEEKING EVER SINCE IT WAS DRIVEN OFF THE CAR LOT WHEN PURCHASED NEW; GM SAYS THAT'S NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #11682674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN TRYING TO BACK IN GARAGE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE AT ALL AND CAN ONLY MOVE FORWARD, AT TIMES, THE NAVIGATION DISPLAY SCREEN WILL TURN OFF OR FREEZE BEFORE OPERATING NORMALLY, AND THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SQUEEKING EVER SINCE IT WAS DRIVEN OFF THE CAR LOT WHEN PURCHASED NEW; GM SAYS THAT'S NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #11682674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Port, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
brakes locking up when backing out of parking spot numerus times, took 20 minutes to back out my 10-foot driveway backup camera saw something that wasnt there brakes keep locking up HARD every foot or so seat kept vibrating front camera was very erratic before this warning of thing that were not there Venice cadillac's service dept answer turn this off in options WOW asked for a fix "there are none just turn it off" my question why is my $75,000 car without a very much needed option that also was a selling point no answer just turn it off
NHTSA complaint #11632333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Port, FL
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
brakes locking up when backing out of parking spot numerus times, took 20 minutes to back out my 10-foot driveway backup camera saw something that wasnt there brakes keep locking up HARD every foot or so seat kept vibrating front camera was very erratic before this warning of thing that were not there Venice cadillac's service dept answer turn this off in options WOW asked for a fix "there are none just turn it off" my question why is my $75,000 car without a very much needed option that also was a selling point no answer just turn it off
NHTSA complaint #11632333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
brakes locking up when backing out of parking spot numerus times, took 20 minutes to back out my 10-foot driveway backup camera saw something that wasnt there brakes keep locking up HARD every foot or so seat kept vibrating front camera was very erratic before this warning of thing that were not there Venice cadillac's service dept answer turn this off in options WOW asked for a fix "there are none just turn it off" my question why is my $75,000 car without a very much needed option that also was a selling point no answer just turn it off
NHTSA complaint #11632333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canfield, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving the dashboard screen goes blank including the radio. If using adaptive cruise control it also shuts off. After five or six minutes the cadillac symbol will appear on the radio screen and the dashboard screen will begin to sign back on. You must reset the cruise control. Everything on the dash is black including the speedometer and gages. This has occurred numerous times and the dealer informed me that there is no recall and no solution to the problem. My son has a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe with the same problem. The first time it happened was on an isolated road at 10:30 PM. I pulled over, not understanding what was occurring. I consider this dangerous not know what’s going on how long if will last
NHTSA complaint #11615832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canfield, OH
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
While driving the dashboard screen goes blank including the radio. If using adaptive cruise control it also shuts off. After five or six minutes the cadillac symbol will appear on the radio screen and the dashboard screen will begin to sign back on. You must reset the cruise control. Everything on the dash is black including the speedometer and gages. This has occurred numerous times and the dealer informed me that there is no recall and no solution to the problem. My son has a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe with the same problem. The first time it happened was on an isolated road at 10:30 PM. I pulled over, not understanding what was occurring. I consider this dangerous not know what’s going on how long if will last
NHTSA complaint #11615832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tinley Park, IL
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle lost power while driving and could not accelerate. Fortunately, it was on a residential street and not a highway or busy road.
NHTSA complaint #11612871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,200 milesMorganville, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel stopped functioning, failing to display pertinent vehicle safety information. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the instrument panel required a software update. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the instrument panel. The contact was informed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V459000 (Electrical System); the VIN was included, but the remedy was ineffective. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 1,200.
NHTSA complaint #11609922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,000 milesWarrenville, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V459000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the steering wheel had seized, and the instrument panel failed to function as needed. In addition, the contact had received a service alert via the Cadillac App that the ABS had failed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where a system update was performed. The vehicle was repaired temporarily, and the check engine warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer where a system update was performed at Cadillac of Naperville (1507 W Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540). The contact stated that the parts to complete the recall associated with the vehicle were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11603138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 114 milesParma Heights, OH
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission malfunctioned, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. Also, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission erroneously switched from the automatic mode to the manual mode and the vehicle would not remain in the proper gear. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114.
NHTSA complaint #11585743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear camera stopped working. Normally when car was put in Reverse the rearview camera would show you what is behing your car. This camera stopped working in this car. When in reverse a red triangke pops uo indicating some type of malfunction and a red circle with a camera inside with a line going across indicatimg there in no camera. It was working the day before fine and it just stopped working the next day. There is no physical damage to camera or car in general.
NHTSA complaint #11570187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear camera stopped working. Normally when car was put in Reverse the rearview camera would show you what is behing your car. This camera stopped working in this car. When in reverse a red triangke pops uo indicating some type of malfunction and a red circle with a camera inside with a line going across indicatimg there in no camera. It was working the day before fine and it just stopped working the next day. There is no physical damage to camera or car in general.
NHTSA complaint #11570187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
