Model year
2016 Cadillac CT6
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 11 complaints for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (6), AIR BAGS (2), ENGINE (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
21V759000 · Sep 29, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and…
18V437000 · Jun 28, 2018
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
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 installation of a child seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
16V687000 · Sep 23, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
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 be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may…
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 4DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT6 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| CT6 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| CT6 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Cadillac CT6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.