Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid model year from 2017–2018 using 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No CT6 Plug-In Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
12complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2017201893
Owner complaints per model year, Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20183—2ElectricalFew
20179—1TransmissionFew

* Complaints compared with the median CT6 Plug-In Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2017
    867%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2017
    217%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2017
    217%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2017
    18%
  • Body & structureworst: 2017
    18%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2018
    18%
  • Steeringworst: 2018
    18%

Latest Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid recalls

Seat belts › Rear/other

NHTSA recall 18V-673 · Sep 26, 2018 · 15,800 vehicles

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cadillac CT6, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Volt, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from…

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seatbelt retractors and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2018.

Child seat › Latch strap

NHTSA recall 18V-437 · Jun 28, 2018 · 22,043 vehicles

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (8), electrical system (2) and engine & cooling (2). Transmission complaints peak in the 2017 model year.

How many recalls has the Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid had?

2 recalls across 2017–2018. The model year with the most is 2018.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.