2016 Cadillac CT6: common problems and reliability
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11 owner complaints, most about power train. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 CT6?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.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2016 a good year for the CT6?
Across the 5 CT6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 11 (2016) to 49 (2017). With 11 complaints, the 2016 CT6 sits below the model's median of 20.
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
Recalls affecting the 2016 CT6
seats:mid/rear assembly
Campaign 18V437000General 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 installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
seat belts:front:webbing
Campaign 16V687000General 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 be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may detach from the seat anchor.
exterior lighting
Campaign 21V759000General 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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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 $19,771–$27,031 across 2016 to 2020 model years.
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