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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Cadillac CT6 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 11
Latest campaign: Sep 29, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Sep 29, 2021	21V759000
Seats	1	Jun 28, 2018	18V437000
Seat belts	1	Sep 23, 2016	16V687000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 29, 2021Latest campaign


Sep 29, 202121V759000	Exterior lighting The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V759000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will install right and left side in-line headlight jumper harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079. Campaign NHTSA 21V759000 · Sep 29, 2021
Jun 28, 201818V437000	Seats: mid/rear assembly If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V437000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Risk If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228. Campaign NHTSA 18V437000 · Jun 28, 2018
Sep 23, 201616V687000	Seat belts: front webbing If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V687000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles manufactured July 21, 2016, to July 22, 2016. The bolt that connects the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may detach from the seat anchor. Risk If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing front passenger seat belt webbing anchor bolt, or install a bolt if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2016. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 16035. Note: Owners are advised not to allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger seat until the recall remedy has been performed. Campaign NHTSA 16V687000 · Sep 23, 2016

Sep 29, 202121V759000

Exterior lighting

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V759000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install right and left side in-line headlight jumper harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V759000 · Sep 29, 2021

Jun 28, 201818V437000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V437000

What's wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V437000 · Jun 28, 2018

Sep 23, 201616V687000

Seat belts: front webbing

If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of…

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V687000

What's wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles manufactured July 21, 2016, to July 22, 2016. The bolt that connects the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may detach from the seat anchor.
Risk: If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing front passenger seat belt webbing anchor bolt, or install a bolt if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2016. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 16035. Note: Owners are advised not to allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger seat until the recall remedy has been performed.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V687000 · Sep 23, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component11

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

11Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Power train	6	55	0	0
Air bags	2	18	2	2
Engine	2	18	0	0
Unknown or other	2	18	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	9	0	0
Suspension	1	9	1	0
Wheels	1	9	1	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact's husband owned a 2016 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while her husband was making a left turn, the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side by another vehicle.”
Filed 10/20/2025 · ODI 11694492
Engine
“The turbo boost failed cylinder 2 ( after being repaired ) continues to show issues”
Filed 08/08/2025 · ODI 11679344
Power train
“I am experiencing recurring transmission and drivability issues with my 2016 Cadillac CT6.”
Filed 03/31/2025 · ODI 11651834

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2016 Cadillac CT6 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac CT6 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac CT6. The most recent, 21V759000 (reported September 29, 2021), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Cadillac CT6?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 11 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Cadillac CT6?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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