CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (7 reports).
2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid recalls
Child Seat Anchor Bars May Not Fit Car Seats Properly
Excess structural adhesive may have been applied to the inboard child seat anchorage bars during assembly.
Most common 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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 REPAIRS. THIS FIRST OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 10,000 MILES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC CT6. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT LURCHED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLD COAST CADILLAC (732-709-2168, LOCATED AT 2123 STATE ROUTE 35, OAKHURST, NJ 07755), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE DEALER PROVIDED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (DOCUMENT ID NUMBER: 4605342 - 16-NA-361: INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION HARSH 1-2 SHIFT UPON FIRST STARTUP/SHIFT OF THE DAY UNDER LIGHT THROTTLE (JUL. 21, 2017)). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WA
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 BEHIND. ADDITIONALLY AT 35, 45, AND 55 MILES PRE HOUR THE VEHICLE MAKES A WHINING NOISE EITHER FROM
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.
TL* 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. *TT VEHICLE PURCHASE DATE SHOULD BE ON OR BEFORE INCIDENT DATE. *JB
2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid questions
Does the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid: Child Seat Anchor Bars May Not Fit Car Seats Properly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (7), Electrical System (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?
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