repaired · 2023 Q3
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Risk. The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Cadillac CT6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2017 Cadillac CT6, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-759 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Cadillac CT6 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Power train
4Electrical system
2Vehicle speed control
2Service brakes
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
1Visibility
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Cadillac CT6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other CT6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CT6 median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Cadillac CT6 safety ratings
2017 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What CT6 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle experiences harsh shifting, surging, and jerking forward during normal driving conditions. The behavior has occurred repeatedly over several years and has been confirmed by the dealership. Multiple repair attempts, including transmission-related work, have not resolved the issue. The…
These vehicles have an issue tbat GM is aware of, with their 8 speed automatic transmissions which are used in multiple GM vehicles and these cause safety issues because for instance my vehicle switches gears randomly almost causing a wreck, and shuttering, and even slipping and when this happens…
Transmission - Jerks and studders (hesitation) in the course of normal driving. Brakes - Makes a squealing noise which has gotten louder over time.
Own a 2017 CT6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.