Cadillac problems and recalls
Owners have filed 14,924 complaints about 32 Cadillac models. The most complained-about is the SRX, mostly for lights problems.
- owner complaints
- 14,924
- recalls
- 224
- models
- 32
Models
Sorted by number of complaints. Tap a model for its years to avoid.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRX | 2004-2019 | 3,266 | 2010 | Lights |
| Deville | 1990-2005 | 2,538 | 1997 | Engine |
| CTS | 2003-2019 | 2,220 | 2003 | Transmission |
| Escalade | 1999-2027 | 1,734 | 2007 | Engine |
| Seville | 1990-2004 | 749 | 1996 | Engine |
| Escalade ESV | 2003-2026 | 543 | 2023 | Engine |
| DTS | 2004-2011 | 527 | 2006 | Electrical |
| Catera | 1997-2003 | 468 | 1997 | Engine |
| STS | 1998-2011 | 430 | 2006 | Airbags |
| Ats | 2013-2019 | 384 | 2013 | Transmission |
| XT5 | 2017-2026 | 314 | 2017 | Engine |
| XTS | 2013-2019 | 226 | 2013 | Electrical |
| Eldorado | 1990-2002 | 195 | 1996 | Fuel system |
| Lyriq | 2023-2026 | 144 | 2024 | Driver assistance |
| Fleetwood | 1990-1998 | 130 | 1993 | Brakes |
| CT5 | 2020-2026 | 113 | 2020 | Transmission |
| XT4 | 2019-2025 | 111 | 2024 | Engine |
| XT6 | 2020-2025 | 111 | 2020 | Electrical |
| Allante | 1990-1995 | 105 | 1990 | Brakes |
| Escalade EXT | 2002-2013 | 92 | 2002 | Airbags |
| XLR | 2004-2009 | 80 | 2004 | Body |
| Cadillac | 1990-2003 | 69 | 2000 | Engine |
| CT6 | 2016-2020 | 66 | 2019 | Transmission |
| Brougham | 1990-1996 | 37 | 1990 | Brakes |
| CT4 | 2020-2026 | 34 | 2020 | Engine |
| CTS-V | 2004-2015 | 27 | 2005 | Brakes |
| Redundant Lyriq | 2023-2024 | 27 | 2024 | Driver assistance |
| SLS | 1999-2004 | 27 | 2000 | Engine |
| Vistiq | 2026-2027 | 26 | 2026 | Driver assistance |
| Optiq | 2025-2027 | 23 | 2025 | Driver assistance |
| Elr | 2014-2016 | 21 | 2014 | Electrical |
| Escalade Hybrid | 2009-2014 | 21 | 2009 | Engine |
Cadillac problems by type
- Engine2,856
- Electrical2,485
- Lights2,175
- Brakes1,673
- Transmission1,629
- Airbags1,522
- Steering1,024
- Fuel system892
- Suspension799
- Driver assistance685
Latest Cadillac recalls
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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module -
Electrical system: body control module: software -
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery -
Seats: mid/rear assembly: power adjust -
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module -
Wheels: hub -
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) -
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual