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Choose a model before comparing complaints or documented conditions. The exact year is where the source starts to become relevant.
- Models listed
- 8
- Documented files
- 39
- Documented year span
- 2015 to 2026
Model directory
Choose a Cadillac model
Each model opens a year-by-year directory. File counts describe source coverage, not vehicle reliability.
2020 to 2026
CT4
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 4
2020 to 2026
CT5
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2026
Escalade
- Years
- 12
- Files
- 5
2023 to 2026
Lyriq
- Years
- 4
- Files
- 5
2019 to 2025
XT4
- Years
- 7
- Files
- 5
2017 to 2026
XT5
- Years
- 10
- Files
- 5
2020 to 2025
XT6
- Years
- 6
- Files
- 5
2015 to 2019
XTS
- Years
- 5
- Files
- 5
Source-backed problem files
Documented Cadillac conditions
Higher safety relevance appears first. The order does not measure reliability.
2021 Cadillac CT5 · Transmission & driveline
Internal transmission damage may cause wheel lockup
NHTSA campaign 25V148000 lists the 2021 Cadillac CT5 for a condition in which internal transmission damage may cause wheel lockup.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq · Brakes & vehicle control
Unexpected ABS activation may release brake pressure
NHTSA campaign 24V589000 lists the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq for a condition in which unexpected ABS activation may release brake pressure.
2015 Cadillac XTS · Safety restraints
Air bag inflator may rupture
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
2015 Cadillac XTS · Safety restraints
Air bag inflator may rupture
The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
2020 to 2022 Cadillac CT4 · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
2020 to 2022 Cadillac CT5 · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.
2025 Cadillac XT4 · Safety restraints
Air bag system safety defect
The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
2020 Cadillac CT4 · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.
2015 to 2017 Cadillac Escalade · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
2017 Cadillac XT5 · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016.
2018 to 2019 Cadillac XTS · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
2015 Cadillac XTS · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
2021 Cadillac Escalade · Engine & cooling
Connecting rod or crankshaft defects may cause engine failure
NHTSA campaign 25V274000 lists the 2021 Cadillac Escalade for a condition in which connecting rod or crankshaft defects may cause engine failure.
2021 Cadillac CT4 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
2021 Cadillac CT5 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
A software error in the driver video display control module may cause the instrument panel to go blank.
2023 to 2025 Cadillac XT5 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated.
2024 to 2025 Cadillac XT6 · Electrical & software
Electrical or software fault may disable vehicle functions
The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated.
2020 to 2023 Cadillac CT4 · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
2020 to 2023 Cadillac CT5 · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
2022 to 2023 Cadillac Escalade · Electrical & software
Exterior lights may not operate correctly
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
2020 Cadillac Escalade · Fuel system
Fuel leak and fire risk
The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
2026 Cadillac CT5 · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.
2026 Cadillac Lyriq · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.
2024 Cadillac XT4 · Vehicle information
Incorrect safety information or certification label
The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box.
2022 to 2023 Cadillac XT5 · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
2023 Cadillac XT6 · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway
The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
2019 to 2020 Cadillac XT4 · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
2020 Cadillac XT6 · Transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain defect may interrupt drive
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
2023 to 2024 Cadillac Lyriq · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The driver video display may go blank while driving.
2020 to 2021 Cadillac XT5 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
2020 to 2021 Cadillac XT6 · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
2019 to 2021 Cadillac XT4 · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
2019 Cadillac XTS · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap.
2022 Cadillac XT4 · Body & structure
Seat component may not remain secure
The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
2023 to 2025 Cadillac Lyriq · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The left or right front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame.
2022 Cadillac XT6 · Steering & suspension
Suspension component may fail
The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
2025 to 2026 Cadillac Escalade · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
2020 Cadillac XT5 · Tires & wheels
Tire or wheel failure may cause loss of control
The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Researching Cadillac vehicles
Read the method behind the match
These guides explain the checks that apply across several problem files. Use the vehicle pages for the exact record scope.
Check recalls by VIN
A VIN search checks the displayed NHTSA records for an unrepaired safety recall associated with one vehicle. A model search shows only the wider campaign population.
Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Car shudders or vibrates
A useful diagnosis starts with when the vibration happens and where you feel it. The word shudder alone does not identify a transmission fault.
Read guide ↗Search phrases from the driver seat
Does one of these sound familiar?
Each phrase opens its underlying problem file. Compare the complete symptom pattern before drawing a conclusion.