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2023 Cadillac XT6 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 16 complaints on file for the 2023 Cadillac XT6 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

16

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2023 compare to other XT6 years?

XT6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted51 complaints2020: 51 complaints2021: 23 complaints2022: 16 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 24 complaints2025: 10 complaints
XT6 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2023 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2023 Cadillac XT6 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission425%
Driver Assistance319%
Visibility & Wipers213%
Other16%
Steering16%
Body & Structure16%
Suspension16%
Tires & Wheels16%
Fuel System16%
Electrical System16%

Does the 2023 Cadillac XT6 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V172000TransmissionMarch 16, 2023 · 8,744 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

Consequence

A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. 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. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

22V708000OtherSeptember 22, 2022 · 24 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. 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 N222381690.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“When the car was put in Reverse Gear, the car was still moving forward and not moving backwards. I tried it multiple times, but it was still moving forward. There was a car in front of my car and since the car was expected to go backwards, this issue put the safety at risk as I could hit the car in…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 2, 2022

“My wife was backing at less than 2 and hit a truck behind her. She said no alarms sounded, the only thing she heard was noise of hitting a truck behind her. No police called or report made. When car was repaired the repair shop (Fields Collision, Jacksonville FL) they took my 2023 Cadillac to…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 11, 2022 · crash

“I have a Cadillac 2023 XT6 When I put the car in reverse in the daytime the Back up camera display works fine. If it is at night,Raining, or during any hours of the day like in a garage the display dims .It is hard to see a person behind you or any poles. When shifting into Reverse, it is bright…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · February 13, 2023

“The vehicle has experienced repeated fuel system failures. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) is a known General Motors issue on similar vehicles, but this specific vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle now displays diagnostic trouble code P2635 – Fuel Pump Flow Performance. The…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 29, 2026

“I purchased a 2023 Cadillac XT6 .the issue is when I SHIFT into reverse at night the back up camera get very dim and it is very hard to see anything thru the rear display. Cadillac say's it is working as designed. .They are correct. I tried this on other Cadillac XT6 car and same issue. There is a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 23, 2022

2023 Cadillac XT6 — common questions

Is the 2023 Cadillac XT6 reliable?

The record is thin — 16 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2023 XT6 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (4 complaints), driver assistance (3 complaints), visibility & wipers (2 complaints).

Does the 2023 Cadillac XT6 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2023 Cadillac XT6. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Cadillac XT6 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XT6 years to avoid are 2020. The cleanest record among XT6 years belongs to 2025.

How safe is the 2023 Cadillac XT6?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2023 Cadillac XT6 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.