2016 Cadillac CT6: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags. Owners most often flag unreliable electronics and poor build quality: electronics stop working randomly all over the car. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2016 model year

11
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2016 a good year for the CT6?

Across the 4 CT6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 11 (2016) to 20 (2020). With 11 complaints, the 2016 CT6 sits belowthe model's median of 18.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

power train
6
air bags
2
engine
2
fuel/propulsion system
1
suspension
1

Recalls affecting the 2016 CT6

seats:mid/rear assembly

Campaign 18V437000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The inboard child seat anchorage bars may have had excess structural adhesive applied during assembly, which can interfere with the installati

seat belts:front:webbing

Campaign 16V687000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles manufactured July 21, 2016, to July 22, 2016. The bolt that connects the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may

exterior lighting

Campaign 21V759000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Saf

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear divide between appreciation for the vehicle's core attributes and significant concerns over reliability and long-term viability.

  • Unreliable electronics and poor build quality: electronics stop working randomly all over the car. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Problematic 8-speed automatic transmission (8L45 and 8L90): harsh shifting, jerkiness, especially in 2nd gear, laggy response, subject to class action lawsuits. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the CT6. See the full CT6 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used CT6 listings typically run $20,774–$29,499 across 2016 to 2020 model years.

Other CT6 model years

Compare every CT6 year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.

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