The 2017 Cadillac CT6 is associated with 26 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 10 reports (38% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3.6l 6-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 25 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 62 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 31 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 26 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (10 / 38%)
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 21–25 MPG (4 variants • PHEV up to 62 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
21–25MPG
4 EPA certified variants (2l 4-cyl, 3.6l 6-cyl, 3l 6-cyl, and 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
26
26 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
2
2 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Cadillac CT6?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
CT6 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
CT6 AWD 3.6L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
CT6 AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 / yr
CT6 Plug-In Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 56 MPGe (23 MPG) 71 MPGe (29 MPG) 62 MPGe (26 MPG) 31 mi EV (440 mi total) $2,900 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Cadillac CT6?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4DR AWD —
Hybrid 4DR AWD —
4DR RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Cadillac CT6 models.
View complete 2017 Cadillac CT6 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Cadillac CT6?

Summary of 26 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
26
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 10 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Cadillac CT6 problems & component breakdown (16 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Cadillac CT6?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #21V759000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Summary: 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 Associated Equipment."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will install right and left side in-line headlight jumper harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079.
NHTSA Campaign #18V437000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, remove any excess adhesive, and apply anti-corrosion primer to the inboard child seat anchorage bars, free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 18228.
View all 2017 Cadillac CT6 recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.