Every 2020 Cadillac XT6 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V709000
Sep 22, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V709000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V668000
Oct 29, 2020Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V668000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 20V639000
Oct 15, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Insufficient fuel supply can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V639000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 20V446000
Jul 30, 2020Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain:Inflator
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the diffuser separates from the inflator during deployment, RRAB performance may be degraded, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V446000 →
2020 Cadillac XT6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Cadillac XT6. Cadillac has issued at least 858 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
- Electrical System11
- Back Over Prevention8
- Power Train8
- Engine4
- Unknown Or Other4
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (272)
- Electrical System (212)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (126)
- Power Train (105)
- Unknown Or Other (102)
- Engine (81)
Read Cadillac XT6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2020 Cadillac XT6
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Cadillac XT6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera screen was intermittently dark and inoperable. The camera malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence.”
2020 CADILLAC XT6Oct 1, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768307
“Vehicle stalled while driving on a busy road creating a very dangerous situation. Could not put it in neutral to push it out of the road; it was partially in the road for over an hour. Had to have it towed to replace the fuel pump and fuel pump control unit.”
2020 CADILLAC XT6Jun 23, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745954
“at 60,740 miles, "Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care" message appeared. Under warranty, but dealership booked for 2 months. Error went away. After powertrain warranty expires (70,000 miles), message constantly appears, and coolant thermostat display is BLANK.”
2020 CADILLAC XT6Apr 24, 2026 · PA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11733526
“Transmission jerking and has become unsafe to drive. Will have to go back to the dealership for this issue. This will be the third time 4 same issue.”
2020 CADILLAC XT6Feb 12, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11717683
“Vehicle has a known condition with many same year make and model that could cause the engine coolant thermostat to open at a lower temperature than intended. This condition has occurred.”
2020 CADILLAC XT6Dec 10, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11704162
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