2023 Cadillac Lyriq Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 12 volt battery of my 2023 Lyriq died even though the main battery was at 79% charge. The car had sat unused for three days. The 12 volt battery controls the opening of doors, charging ports, and all other accessories. I was effectively locked out of my car without warning. The only way in the car is by using the key in the keyfob and crawling through the trunk. GM has known about this issue, but has not informed owners that this could happen and what to do. They believe it is from an installation of an over the air update stalling, but cannot prove that is definitively the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11558411, filed 2023-12“Manufacturer has replaced and recalibrated headlights on 2 occasions however they will not maintain aim on road. This is consistent and as of now besides the repairs performed they do not know how to rectify this. Additionally in the rain or moving from a shadow to sunlight the rear cross traffic alert will trigger if enabled on vehicle causing emergency braking for no reason. it will continue to happen until turned off and car restarted. The car has been towed on 3 occasions in the first 4000 miles for complete loss of power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546808, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014631Feb 26, 2025This Preliminary information communicates ordering process for the front and rear drive units are on restriction for all listed EV vehicles for engineering review.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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