2016 Cadillac CT6 recalls (3)

Every 2016 Cadillac CT6 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V759000

  Sep 29, 2021Exterior Lighting

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 21V759000 →

• Seats · NHTSA 18V437000

  Jun 28, 2018Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 18V437000 →

• Seat Belts · NHTSA 16V687000

  Sep 23, 2016Seat Belts:Front:Webbing

  Problem

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 16V687000 →

2016 Cadillac CT6 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac CT6, reporting 3 crashes, 2 injuries, 1 deaths. Cadillac has issued at least 1,371 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Power Train6
• Air Bags2
• Engine2
• Unknown Or Other2
• Fuel/Propulsion System1
• Suspension1

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (507)
• Electrical System (287)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (161)
• Engine (146)
• Power Train (141)
• Unknown Or Other (78)

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Other Cadillac CT6 model years

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