2019 Cadillac CT6 Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 24 city / 34 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Cadillac CT6 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2019 Cadillac CT6. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 14 complaints (82% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 875 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 107 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 44 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 12%
- Electrical system1 5.9%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “On several separate occasions, my Cadillac CT 6 which has been under recall for months by General Motors does not have an adequate repair for the repair shops authorized by the manufacturer, namely GM franchised Cadillac dealer repair shops and hence I am unable to have my vehicle repaired because the franchised GM dealers inform me that due to the recall and General Motor’s refusal or inability to provide specific reason for the transmission failure and the automobile not being able to shift into park when it is on an incline has rolled backwards when my door was open. …”
NHTSA complaint #11660579, filed 2025-05Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,000 and 77,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Cadillac CT6 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,950 |
| CT6 AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| CT6 AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| CT6 AWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 14 | 25 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V148000Mar 6, 2025Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Cadillac CT6 2019–2020, Chevrolet Camaro 2020–2022, Cadillac CT5 2020–2021 +1 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
- 19V889000Dec 12, 2019Service brakesCovers: Cadillac CT6 2019, GMC Sierra 1500 2019, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake…
- 19V117000Feb 21, 2019Exterior lighting › Turn signal › SwitchCovers: Cadillac CT6 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. Rotation of the steering wheel will not automatically cancel the turn-signals from flashing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…
- 18V673000Sep 26, 2018Seat belts › Rear/otherCovers: Cadillac CT6 2019, Chevrolet Suburban 2018–2019, GMC Yukon XL 2018–2019 +3 more
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…
Recall details for the 2019 Cadillac CT6 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 875 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11028658Feb 4, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.
- 11027697Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
- 11027617Jan 10, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.
Other model years of the Cadillac CT6
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 12,100 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 17 | 58,000 | 4 | — | 28 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 9 | 28,750 | 0 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 17 | 10,000 | 1 | — | 25 | — | Stable |
| 2016 | 11 | 16,500 | 3 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Cadillac CT6 have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2019 Cadillac CT6 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Cadillac CT6 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 14 complaints (82% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2019 Cadillac CT6 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Cadillac CT6 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Cadillac CT6 (CT6, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Cadillac CT6 reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,000 miles and the middle half falls between 47,000 and 77,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.