2019 Cadillac CT6: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker CT6 years.
18 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 CT6?The 2019 Cadillac CT6 has 18 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes. Owners most often flag camera/recording system failures: particularly on 2019 models, fails to record drives and security events, can be triggered by specific phone connections, no fix available.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Cadillac CT6 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other CT6 years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the CT6?
Across the 5 CT6 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 11 (2016) to 49 (2017). With 18 complaints, the 2019 CT6 sits about the same as 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 2019 CT6
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light
Campaign 19V889000General 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 System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Campaign 19V117000General 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) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
seat belts:rear/other
Campaign 18V673000General 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 pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 25V148000General 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.
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.
- RecurrentCamera/recording system failures
Particularly on 2019 models, fails to record drives and security events, can be triggered by specific phone connections, no fix available.
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.
Other CT6 model years
Compare every CT6 year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
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