AutoUtility currently tracks 11 official NHTSA owner defect complaints for the 2016 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, 3 filings cite a crash, 2 report one or more injuries, 1 reports one or more fatalities.
Factual proportion of owner complaints categorized by automotive subsystem in NHTSA records
6 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA ODI for this subsystem.
2 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 contact's husband owned a 2016 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while her husband was making a left turn, the vehicle was struck on the front passenger side by another vehicle. The contact stated that her husbands air bag did not deploy. Medical attention was needed, and the contact's..."
"The turbo boost failed cylinder 2 ( after being repaired ) continues to show issues"
"I am experiencing recurring transmission and drivability issues with my 2016 Cadillac CT6. 1.Rough Shifting: When shifting from park to reverse, the transmission shifts roughly, causing a noticeable jolt throughout the vehicle. 2.Fluid Leakage: I have observed fluid leaking from underneath the car..."
"The car keep losing power pressure when driving it's jerk when put into gear"
"The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated while driving between 30-45 MPH on several occasions, the gears shifted, and the vehicle jolted..."
Reported defect complaint volume across sibling model years (2016–2020)
| Model Year | NHTSA Complaints | Crash Reports | Safety Recalls | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac CT6 Current Page | 11 | 3 | 3 | Current |
| 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 | 11 | 2 | 2 | View 2020 Problems → |
Complete distribution of consumer defect reports across all 5 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 |
| Air Bags NHTSA category: AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine NHTSA category: ENGINE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 2016 Cadillac CT6
In official NHTSA consumer records, the most frequently cited issue area for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 is Powertrain & Transmission, appearing in 6 records (54.5% of submitted filings).
Secondary reported categories include Air Bags & Restraints (2) and Engine & Cooling (2).
AutoUtility does not issue subjective reliability scores or commercial ratings. In official United States government records, NHTSA tracks 11 consumer defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Cadillac CT6, 3 filings cite a crash, 0 cite smoke or fire, and 2 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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