2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid recalls

Recall 18V-437: Child Seat, Seats

Reported Jun 28, 2018 · 22,043 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

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.

2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	7
Electrical System	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Structure	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,759 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 9,759 miles · reported Mar 4, 2020

On more than three occasions, this vehicle has lost substantial or all propulsion due to engineering design defects with the gas/hybrid electric transmission system. All but one of these situations occurred on a high speed freeway causing potentially life threatening conditions when the vehicle substantially slowed or stopped. This is a known issue as is evidenced by other owners of this vehicle reporting the same issue and the manufacturer failing to have a viable permanent remedy. As of today's date, 3/4/2020, the vehicle has been in the shop for the past 62 of 92 days and is still awaiting…

Power Train · at 24,192 miles · reported Sep 14, 2019

I purchased the used 2017 cadillac ct6 in march 2019 with 24,192 miles. It was a certified pre -owned car by the dealer. Additionally I purchased a cpo protection plus protection plan with the car. I AM experiencing problems with the transmission. During acceleration and decelerating the car feels a hesitation followed by a significant shake, shudder, jerk, clunk or hard shift. The auto start stop feature is not working correctly. When you come to a light the engine will turn off and when it restarts it will jerk into gear so violent that it feels as though the vehicle has been hit from…

Power Train · at 83,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2019

Hard shifts in low speeds, intense vibration , shudder throughout driving speed. Cadillac dealer said it is torgue converter issue, car transmission needs to be fluid exchanged for $800.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Dec 3, 2018

The contact owns a 2017 cadillac ct6. Due to the changes in the weather, the rear window had a marbleized haze cover, which made visibility out of the window extremely difficult. The vehicle was taken to schooley cadillac (2101 45th st, west palm beach, fl), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 0. Vehicle purchase date should be on or before incident date.

Power Train · at 51,000 miles · reported Jun 27, 2018

Transmission has a signification clunk/hesitation/delay shifting up from 1st-2nd gear and down from 2nd-1st gear. In the upshift, the car violently lunges forward once the acceleration rev from the push of the pedal catches up with the gear shifting, no matter how delicately you might push the pedal. Feels like the vehicle has been hit from behind once it catches. In the downshift, upon braking to come to a stop, the car pulsates and lunges forward as well which has caused me to nearly hit the car in front of me on several occasions and if no car is in front of me it has caused me to creep out…

Other Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid: 18V-437 (child seat, seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid?

Owners report power train problems most often (7 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,759 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.