2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

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Complaints
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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid recalls

Recall 18V-673: Seat Belts

Reported Sep 26, 2018 · 15,800 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

Problem: 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 being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: If the child seat is not properly secured in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18315.

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.

2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Engine1
Steering1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,000 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 2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid complaints

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

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 27,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2020
My engine light is on and this is the 15th time I have bought my car in for various engine problems like engine power reduced and other problems with this car. The car would just stop in the middle of the ride or jerking as I drive it. I have been on the highway when it has stalled before as I drive. I have had these problems since I purchased the car in 2018
Power Train · at 30,500 miles · reported Jul 24, 2020
Loss of all vehicle power while traveling on the freeway at highway speeds. Vehicle check engine, power limited, and electric motor overheat warning lights come on. The combustion engine will not start, and battery power availability goes to zero. This is very dangerous to public health and safety due to instantaneous loss of combustion engine and electric battery power while in fast-moving highway traffic. There are several instances of this same problem occurring in many cadillac owners forums, so general motors knows there is a problem with their ct6 PHEV transmissions. The fix seems to be…
Electrical System · at 250 miles · reported May 30, 2018
Right after purchase, the nav screen kept flickering, causing a distracted driver situation and a hazard. The dealer did everything they could per GM guidelines, but even after the 1st service visit, the car would shut down in drive mode, as the vehicle was in motion. Then the vehicle would not shut off using the power off button. Gm is telling the dealer, the nav flickering screen is not a safety hazard, however I beg to differ if every 2 mins, a driver is fixated, focused on the screen more so than on the road, which has caused me to run off the road a few times. This is a serious safety…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid: 18V-673 (seat belts), 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 2018 Cadillac CT6 Plug-In Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,000 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.