AutoUtility currently tracks 11 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2020 Cadillac CT6. Powertrain & Transmission issues are the most frequently reported category, appearing in 6 complaints (54.5% of submitted records). Among these NHTSA complaint records, 2 filings cite a crash.
Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records
6 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
3 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
2 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
1 owner complaint submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
Representative defect filings submitted by owners to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
"The vehicle was shifting harshly and my wheels were experiencing lock up while in motion which was very dangerous. I experienced this on the parkway as well as streets and almost had a few accidents due to this problem. I drive my wife and children in this vehicle. Our safety and lives were put at..."
"The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission seized, and the vehicle was coasted over to the right side of the roadway while waiting for tow service. A dealer as contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with..."
"The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked before slamming into..."
"The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac CT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact..."
"See attached document for complaint."
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2016–2020)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac CT6 | 11 | 3 | 3 | View 2016 Problems → |
| 2017 Cadillac CT6 | 26 | 0 | 2 | View 2017 Problems → |
| 2018 Cadillac CT6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | View 2018 Problems → |
| 2019 Cadillac CT6 | 16 | 0 | 4 | View 2019 Problems → |
| 2020 Cadillac CT6 Current Page | 11 | 2 | 2 | Current |
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 7 granular NHTSA system and subsystem classifications
| Vehicle Component / System | Total Complaints | Crash Reports | Fire Reports | Injury Entries | Fatality Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain NHTSA category: POWER TRAIN | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes NHTSA category: SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure & Body NHTSA category: STRUCTURE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cross-reference safety recalls, crash test safety ratings, and EPA fuel economy for this model year
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NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test results, driver assistance systems, and rollover resistance ratings.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2020 Cadillac CT6
In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2020 Cadillac CT6 is Powertrain & Transmission, appearing in 6 records (54.5% of submitted filings).
Secondary reported categories include Brakes & Traction Control (3) and Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (2).
AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 11 consumer defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Cadillac CT6.
Reviewing documented component complaint distributions, recall remedy notices, and active federal investigations provides an objective, evidence-based view of the vehicle's historical safety and defect record.
Among consumer complaint records on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Cadillac CT6, 2 filings cite a crash, 0 cite smoke or fire, and 0 report one or more injuries.
Incident entries represent consumer descriptions at the time of submission to federal authorities and do not establish mechanical causation or legal liability.
The complaint records on this page are retrieved directly from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) public database under 49 CFR Part 576.
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