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2021 Cadillac XT6: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

18 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

31,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2021 model year. Data updated: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 18 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior316.7%
Electrical and battery issues211.1%
Fuel system concerns211.1%
Transmission and shifting15.6%
Steering behavior15.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Electrical System
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
4
Back Over Prevention
3
Engine
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Electrical System4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Back Over Prevention3
Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Back Over Prevention: Warnings1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System1
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1

Electrical System: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Back Over Prevention: 3; Engine: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2021
2
2023
5
2024
1
2025
5
2026
5
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20212
20235
20241
20255
20265

2021: 2; 2023: 5; 2024: 1; 2025: 5; 2026: 5

Pattern summary

Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11421817 · 2021-06-22 (June 22, 2021)

Front brake vibration, alarming grinding/rubbing/screeching sound each and every time service brakes are applied. Dealer claims this is a known GM problem with no fix available. I have purchased two Cadillacs Xt6 and Xt5 May 2021. Both vehicles have the same problem. Wife will not drive the new Cadillac. Service bulletin published sbout this same problem, December 2020. Still no resolution, June 2021.

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Owner report 11433433 · 2021-09-18 (September 18, 2021)

The Sunroof popped and shattered. I was on the highway with very light traffic - cars were at least 200 feet apart - when I heard a loud boom and then felt and saw the sunroof cover start vibrating. It was not the small smack of a rock - it was a loud pop and I wondered if my muffler had just fallen off the car. But when the sunroof started vibrating I knew that my sunroof was gone. I had not opened the sunroof that day, which is rare for me since I like to have the sun shining through, therefore, no glass fell into the car. Since there was …

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Owner report 11515610 · 2023-04-05 (April 5, 2023)

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6.The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed his vehicle instead of other vehicles nearby. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The fail…

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Owner report 11527711 · 2023-06-19 (June 19, 2023)

I was driving about 25mph all of the sudden the car automatic applied the brakes.

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Owner report 11530823 · 2023-07-07 (July 7, 2023)

The problem is the fuel pump control module is faulty and broke twice now. The car was purchased in 2021, new. Within months the fuel pump control module failed while I was driving in traffic, in an elementary school zone with children all around. I tried to drive through an intersection when without warning the car abruptly stopped causing the cars behind me to swerve to avoid a collision. Good samaritans had to push it far out of the way due to the children crossing. I was told by Sawgrass Cadillac that it was the fuel pump control module…

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Owner report 11542986 · 2023-09-06 (September 6, 2023)

In April 2023 I was backing out of a parking space when a message displayed on the dash that “The Parking Assist Have Been Blocked, See Owner’s Manual “. In this event there were pedestrians walking behind my vehicle and if not for my cautions always while backing could have caused an accident. This has since been intermittently happening and I have taken it in to the dealer 2 times without repair.

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Owner report 11559826 · 2023-12-13 (December 13, 2023)

The vehicle's check engine light came on late afternoon and then started with a delayed turn over, but not actually starting thr following day. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The technician and service advisor commented immediately that it is likely the fuel pump control module. With the commentary about the likely cause was that this is a widespread issue among GM vehicles. Thankfully, the vehicle was at home when it stopped starting but the transition from check engine to stopping operation was almost immediate.

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Owner report 11617101 · 2024-09-29 (September 29, 2024)

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

21V422000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2021-06-03 (June 3, 2021)

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.

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22V709000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Reported: 2022-09-22 (September 22, 2022)

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.

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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

18 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

22.2%Usable mileage4 / 18 records
100.0%Valid incident date18 / 18 records
100.0%Valid filing date18 / 18 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates18 / 18 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component202020212022202320242025
Electrical System
1027.8%
ODI 11331957 · 2,046 mi

BRAND NEW OFF DEALER LOT NEEDED NEW BATTERY. FROM THAT POINT FORWARD THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER TRIED EVERYTHING INCLUDING WORKING WITH CADILLAC FOR NEW PARTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTION NORMALLY. AFTER THREE WEEKS OF WORK, IT STILL MALFUNCTIONS AND IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

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422.2%
ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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213.3%
ODI 11647591

See attached document for complaint

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17.7%
ODI 11511198

I purchased a 2023 Cadillac XT6 .the issue is when I SHIFT into reverse at night the back up camera get very dim and it is very hard to see anything thru the rear display. Cadillac say's it is working as designed. .They are correct. I tried this on other Cadillac XT6 car and same issue. There is a safety issue it is VERY dim. I tried a Buick,, and Chevy and they both worked great I could see at night in a dim Garage .All ALL they say is "it is working as designed". This answer does not fix a safety issue that is required to work in ALL cars. I…

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640.0%
ODI 11570187

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.

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112.5%
ODI 11732742

2025 CADILLAC XT6 AWD SPORT, VIN [XXX] , PURCHASED NEW FROM [XXX] [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 20, 2026. THE VEHICLE'S AUDIO SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ACTIVATES ALL SPEAKERS WITHOUT COMMAND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE CONDITION OCCURS UNPREDICTABLY AND PRODUCES A SUDDEN LOUD AUDIO EVENT INSIDE THE CABIN THAT STARTLES THE DRIVER AND CREATES A DRIVER- DISTRACTION HAZARD. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A PERSISTENT DASHBOARD RATTLE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED TO THE SAME UNDERLYING BODY- CONTROL-MODULE OR WIRING ISSUE. I HAVE REPORTED THESE CON…

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Power Train
822.2%
ODI 11503842

Intermittent shifting problems. Is stuttering when shifting. There seems to be an ongoing problem according to online and G M itself why isn't this recalled. There is no starting point it is intermittent on going. At the 1st instance they recorded it but it didn't get fixed and now they want to see it happening again but it's intermittent how many times do I have to go back

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15.6%
ODI 11716802

Cadillac XT6 – VIN: [XXX] echanical Failures, Ignored Transmission Recall(s), and Dealer Negligence I write this letter to formally place General Motors Company on notice of a pattern of serious mechanical failures, ignored safety recalls, and dealership indifference involving my Cadillac XT6, referenced above. This vehicle has been presented to Sam Leman Cadillac of Champaign on multiple occasions for mechanical issues, including, but not limited to, cooling system failures, thermostat defects, persistent check-engine warnings, and abnormal v…

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213.3%
ODI 11637659

I purchased the new 2022 Cadillac XT6 in June 2022. The first week I owned the vehicle, I was driving and I lost power and the vehicle came to a stop. The mileage on the vehicle was 134 miles. The Cadillac dealer indicated there was a failure in the engine and power train that caused the engine to lock up. The dealer/GM replaced the engine in the new car with 134 miles on the vehicle. Attached is the service report from the Cadillac dealer that replaced the engine

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430.8%
ODI 11487740

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 in front. This issue does not happen every time I do reverse. I bought the car on 1st October and notice the issue on 2nd October 2022.

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746.7%
ODI 11585743 · 114 mi

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…

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
411.1%
ODI 11415261 · 5,500 mi

THE BACKUP CAMERA RANDOMLY WORKS AND RANDOMLY DOES NOT WORK. IT SEEMS THAT THIS WOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. WE HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR IN DECEMBER AND KEEP GETTING THE RUN AROUND AS TO THE PROBLEM. LAST TIME THEY REPLACED THE CAMERA AND SAID IT WAS NOW WORKING. WORKED GREAT FOR 2 DAYS AND NOW BACK TO NOT WORKING .

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316.7%
ODI 11433433

The Sunroof popped and shattered. I was on the highway with very light traffic - cars were at least 200 feet apart - when I heard a loud boom and then felt and saw the sunroof cover start vibrating. It was not the small smack of a rock - it was a loud pop and I wondered if my muffler had just fallen off the car. But when the sunroof started vibrating I knew that my sunroof was gone. I had not opened the sunroof that day, which is rare for me since I like to have the sun shining through, therefore, no glass fell into the car. Since there was …

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533.3%
ODI 11489149

Side view mirrors do not open when you start driving the car. They can only be manually opened by a small button on the door which is hard to find. It is easy to start driving the car with no side view mirrors and not realize you have no mirrors until they are needed.

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17.7%
ODI 11507042

I have a Cadillac 2023 XT6 When I put the car in reverse in the daytime the Back up camera display works fine. If it is at night,Raining, or during any hours of the day like in a garage the display dims .It is hard to see a person behind you or any poles. When shifting into Reverse, it is bright then it goes dim. I brought it in to the dealer and they gave me a Chevy loaner and that works great and my last car worked great. The dealer checked everything, Ans I was told "it is working to spec" although they see an issue that they can't fix.

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16.7%
ODI 11570187

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.

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337.5%
ODI 11673491

During a cross- country trip, we had driven more than 300 miles, but the fuel gage indicated full, the Fuel Range Indicator showed a 688-mile range available in the tank which is much more than a 2025 Cadillac XT6 should indicate. The fuel gage indicated full even though it was not. I pulled the car over, shut it off and restarted, but it still erroneously indicated full. The indication remained that way for approximately 1400 miles. During the trip, while the gage still indicated full even though it was not, the tank was hard to fill. The…

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Engine
411.1%
ODI 11373575 · 900 mi

2020 CADILLAC XT6 WITH ALL OPTIONS AND NEW VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES, FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR HASH MARKS THAT SHOW THE LEVEL OF FUEL ON THE FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING UPON ENGINE STARTUP. DEALER HAS ALREADY CHECKED COMPUTER CODES AND FOUND NO ERROR CODES. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE RESET COMPUTERS SEVERAL TIMES TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. DANGEROUS DRIVING WITHOUT KNOWING HOW MUCH FUEL IS REALLY IN THE FUEL TANK.

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316.7%
ODI 11559826

The vehicle's check engine light came on late afternoon and then started with a delayed turn over, but not actually starting thr following day. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The technician and service advisor commented immediately that it is likely the fuel pump control module. With the commentary about the likely cause was that this is a widespread issue among GM vehicles. Thankfully, the vehicle was at home when it stopped starting but the transition from check engine to stopping operation was almost immediate.

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320.0%
ODI 11492543

The vehicle was driven into low water and the belief is tha vehicles near this vehicle created a wake which caused the engine to die. The dealer that has the vehicle advised that another vehicle same make and model need an engine replaced. For both vehicles there was no water intrustion into the passanger compartment. The water did not even come up to doors. The engine is being replaced.

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00.0%

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16.7%
ODI 11742086

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 …

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225.0%
ODI 11717286

6700 miles on 2025 XT6 had an oil change a month ago. Noted red fluid leaking on driveway on 02-10-26. Immediately notified dealer. Brought car to Camargo Cadillac 9876 Montgomery Rd Cinti OH [phone removed]. Brought car in 9:15 am 02-11-26 was informed at 10:00 am that the car is experiencing faulty transmission bolts and it will require lengthy repair including "dropping transmission to reach bolts." I have seen numerous complaints online with the same issue yet there is no recall at this time.

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Fuel/Propulsion System
25.6%
ODI 11373575 · 900 mi

2020 CADILLAC XT6 WITH ALL OPTIONS AND NEW VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES, FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR HASH MARKS THAT SHOW THE LEVEL OF FUEL ON THE FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING UPON ENGINE STARTUP. DEALER HAS ALREADY CHECKED COMPUTER CODES AND FOUND NO ERROR CODES. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE RESET COMPUTERS SEVERAL TIMES TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. DANGEROUS DRIVING WITHOUT KNOWING HOW MUCH FUEL IS REALLY IN THE FUEL TANK.

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422.2%
ODI 11530823

The problem is the fuel pump control module is faulty and broke twice now. The car was purchased in 2021, new. Within months the fuel pump control module failed while I was driving in traffic, in an elementary school zone with children all around. I tried to drive through an intersection when without warning the car abruptly stopped causing the cars behind me to swerve to avoid a collision. Good samaritans had to push it far out of the way due to the children crossing. I was told by Sawgrass Cadillac that it was the fuel pump control module…

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16.7%
ODI 11560441

P2BB3The Engine and Transmission System is not performing as expected. An issue has been detected in the Fuel Management System used to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption. If the check engine light is flashing, a misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Please reduce vehicle speed, avoid hard accelerations, avoid steep uphill grades, and reduce any cargo loads such as a trailer.

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17.7%
ODI 11714789

The vehicle has experienced repeated fuel system failures. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) is a known General Motors issue on similar vehicles, but this specific vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle now displays diagnostic trouble code P2635 – Fuel Pump Flow Performance. The engine hesitates and loses power during acceleration, especially under load or when the vehicle is warm. Prior to this code, the vehicle repeatedly reported fuel injector-related faults. Four fuel injectors have already failed and required replacement, ca…

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00.0%

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112.5%
ODI 11673491

During a cross- country trip, we had driven more than 300 miles, but the fuel gage indicated full, the Fuel Range Indicator showed a 688-mile range available in the tank which is much more than a 2025 Cadillac XT6 should indicate. The fuel gage indicated full even though it was not. I pulled the car over, shut it off and restarted, but it still erroneously indicated full. The indication remained that way for approximately 1400 miles. During the trip, while the gage still indicated full even though it was not, the tank was hard to fill. The…

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Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
25.6%
ODI 11420090

Cadillac Case number is 9-6766521074. The Cadillac CT6 has a flaw in the intelligent braking assist(IBA) software. When no collision is imminent, pushing the brake even slightly results in extremely hard overbraking causing all items to fly forward. There is no way to turn off IBA without disabling the entire Automatic Emergency Braking System. To be clear, it is OK that the car senses inaccurately a collision and it is OK to apply the Automatic Emergency Braking Logic, the problem is that the Intelligent Braking Assist is too hard when a crash…

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15.6%
ODI 11527711

I was driving about 25mph all of the sudden the car automatic applied the brakes.

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16.7%
ODI 11605666 · 12,370 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT6. That contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, another vehicle suddenly came in front of the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal, and the braking assist failed to activate. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop and avoided a crash. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been…

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00.0%

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213.3%
ODI 11632333

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 of…

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112.5%
ODI 11677458

I was backing up into a parking space in a parking garage. I was about halfway into the spot and was not in danger of hitting any vehicles or objects and my vehicle abruptly (extremely hard) braked.

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Service Brakes
00.0%

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15.6%
ODI 11421817

Front brake vibration, alarming grinding/rubbing/screeching sound each and every time service brakes are applied. Dealer claims this is a known GM problem with no fix available. I have purchased two Cadillacs Xt6 and Xt5 May 2021. Both vehicles have the same problem. Wife will not drive the new Cadillac. Service bulletin published sbout this same problem, December 2020. Still no resolution, June 2021.

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16.7%
ODI 11618684

The vehicle's battery is discharged causing the vehicle to be unable to start. After using the jump start to start the vehicle and driving for a period of time, the vehicle's brakes failed on the highway. And many fault lights popped up.

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00.0%

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320.0%
ODI 11632333

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 of…

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225.0%
ODI 11677458

I was backing up into a parking space in a parking garage. I was about halfway into the spot and was not in danger of hitting any vehicles or objects and my vehicle abruptly (extremely hard) braked.

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Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
38.3%
ODI 11476809

When SUV is put into reverse camera only works 50% of the time. Other times screen is black with a red triangle.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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17.7%
ODI 11497201

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 Fields Cadillac for final check out. Fields Cadillac said there were no sensors in rear bumper to alert driver. Fields Cadillac said there is only plugs in rear bumper. I contacted the dealership (DIMMITT Cadillac in Clearwater) where I purchased the …

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16.7%
ODI 11570187

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.

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Back Over PreventionToo few reports for a range30,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 11515610 · 7,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6.The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed his vehicle instead of other vehicles nearby. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The fail…

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ODI 11656005 · 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while in reverse, the back-over prevention camera image failed to display as intended on the screen. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the message "Park Assist Block" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a camera sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unidentified recall related to the failure; however, the VIN was not incl…

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ODI 11723785 · 33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure and informed the contact that the contact had to pay for the rear-view camera software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was …

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemToo few reports for a range37,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11709237 · 37,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while sitting inside the vehicle, the vehicle felt unbalanced. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the H-pipe was leaning more to the right side. The H-pipe was not centered as intended. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that in the past, while the vehicle was serviced, no one had noticed that the H-pipe was off-center. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was app…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

2 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-011None
ODI 11639372

1)The display on dash reads upon start up, “Steering Assist Reduced”. 2)There is no Engine temperature readout displayed on cluster. 3)When the vehicle is turned off, the coolant fan stays running for a few minutes at full speed. All of these issues are correlated. Also, many XT5’s & XT6’s have had this issue in the past.

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2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-041None
ODI 11656005 · 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while in reverse, the back-over prevention camera image failed to display as intended on the screen. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the message "Park Assist Block" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a camera sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unidentified recall related to the failure; however, the VIN was not incl…

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2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-061None
ODI 11670307

front and rear vision camera abruptly stopped working. bought car used [XXX]. dealer should not have sold car without fixing recall. dealer serpentini of medina, oh claimed cadilac had recall on front brakes, and replaced pads. when in fact recall was about cable systems for cameras. what recourse do i have? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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2025-071None
ODI 11674734

RECALL FOR CABLE FOR VISION SYSTEM REPAIRED 5/28/2025. ON 6/29/25 SAME ISSUES OCCURED. TOOK TO DEALER 7/18/25. DEALER CONFIRMED CABLE REPLACED. ATTEMPTED TO REPROGRAM VIDEO PROCESSING CENTER SEVERAL TIMES ( I WAS AT DEALER 7 HOURS). DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VIDEO PROCESSING CONTROL MODULE IS NOT ACCEPTING RE-PROGRAMMING. INDCATED THAT PART MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $973.00. SYMBOLS APPEARED ON DASHBOARD SCREEN : TRIANGLE WITH EXCAMATION POINT, AND BOX WITH "X" THRU A CAMERA. CAR IS DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT OF WHEN BACKING DUE TO PI…

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2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-121None
ODI 11708043

[XXX] My 2021 XT6 occasionally stumbles when accelerating from a stop, both when the engine is running or when it has auto stopped, only occasionally. If the car won't accelerate properly, it can cause a collision, especially if making a left hand turn at an intersection. It started happening about June 2025 and kept reoccurring more frequently as time passed. It was brought to a dealer early August, they said that it might be a bad battery, I installed a new battery on August 19, 2025, it was ok until late November 2025, then it started happen…

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2026-012None
ODI 11708732

The vehicle was previously recalled for an intermittent backup camera failure. Prior to me purchasing the vehicle, the recall was completed and documented as repaired. I went in to the Myrtle Beach Cadillac dealership for reoccurring issues with the camera failing exactly as disclosed in the recall. It will randomly cut to a black screen with a camera icon crossed out in red. It is a true safety issue that leaves my family as risk of a collision or injuring someone else.It cannot be recreated on request as it is happening intermittently. The de…

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ODI 11709237 · 37,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while sitting inside the vehicle, the vehicle felt unbalanced. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the H-pipe was leaning more to the right side. The H-pipe was not centered as intended. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that in the past, while the vehicle was serviced, no one had noticed that the H-pipe was off-center. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was app…

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2026-021None
ODI 11716802

Cadillac XT6 – VIN: [XXX] echanical Failures, Ignored Transmission Recall(s), and Dealer Negligence I write this letter to formally place General Motors Company on notice of a pattern of serious mechanical failures, ignored safety recalls, and dealership indifference involving my Cadillac XT6, referenced above. This vehicle has been presented to Sam Leman Cadillac of Champaign on multiple occasions for mechanical issues, including, but not limited to, cooling system failures, thermostat defects, persistent check-engine warnings, and abnormal v…

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2026-031None
ODI 11723785 · 33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure and informed the contact that the contact had to pay for the rear-view camera software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was …

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2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-071None
ODI 11747724

Your site shows no recalls. I got a recall for a repair I had to have done a few months ago. I just got the recall notice from GM, but when I called to inquire about a reimbursement, they state the recall was released in 10/2025. Even though your site says there was no recall at the time.

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

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Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 211 reports

2022: 11 complaints · 2023: 8 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
20225811
2023678
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20221500
2023904

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentElectrical SystemFuel/Propulsion SystemBack Over PreventionEngineUnknown Or OtherBack Over Prevention: WarningsEngine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust SystemForward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Electrical System—
1
ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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0
1
ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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0000
Fuel/Propulsion System
1
ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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—0
2
ODI 11559826

The vehicle's check engine light came on late afternoon and then started with a delayed turn over, but not actually starting thr following day. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The technician and service advisor commented immediately that it is likely the fuel pump control module. With the commentary about the likely cause was that this is a widespread issue among GM vehicles. Thankfully, the vehicle was at home when it stopped starting but the transition from check engine to stopping operation was almost immediate.

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ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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0000
Back Over Prevention00—00000
Engine
1
ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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2
ODI 11559826

The vehicle's check engine light came on late afternoon and then started with a delayed turn over, but not actually starting thr following day. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The technician and service advisor commented immediately that it is likely the fuel pump control module. With the commentary about the likely cause was that this is a widespread issue among GM vehicles. Thankfully, the vehicle was at home when it stopped starting but the transition from check engine to stopping operation was almost immediate.

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ODI 11617101

Car started and ran at idle for 5 minutes. 10 minutes later when attempting to restart, the engine churned for several seconds then ran for about 2 seconds and cut out. "Press to Start" button remained showing green and would not respond to being pressed. The car was stationary in my garage; this would have been extremely dangerous if it happened on the highway. It seems to be a complete failure of the fuel system on a 2021 model with under 27,000 miles

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0—0000
Unknown Or Other0000—000
Back Over Prevention: Warnings00000—00
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System000000—0
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

2 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 16.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 18,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11515610 · 7,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6.The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed his vehicle instead of other vehicles nearby. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The fail…

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ODI 11559826

The vehicle's check engine light came on late afternoon and then started with a delayed turn over, but not actually starting thr following day. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The technician and service advisor commented immediately that it is likely the fuel pump control module. With the commentary about the likely cause was that this is a widespread issue among GM vehicles. Thankfully, the vehicle was at home when it stopped starting but the transition from check engine to stopping operation was almost immediate.

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ODI 11656005 · 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while in reverse, the back-over prevention camera image failed to display as intended on the screen. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the message "Park Assist Block" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a camera sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unidentified recall related to the failure; however, the VIN was not incl…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11639372

1)The display on dash reads upon start up, “Steering Assist Reduced”. 2)There is no Engine temperature readout displayed on cluster. 3)When the vehicle is turned off, the coolant fan stays running for a few minutes at full speed. All of these issues are correlated. Also, many XT5’s & XT6’s have had this issue in the past.

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b