2016 Cadillac Elr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Seats (1) · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,052)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,052 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-25 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger“the passenger occupancy sensor has failed on my 2016 elr after 14k miles. the part is no longer available (23504893). i've inquired with general motors and they said they could not help me. this seems to be a 1year only part used only on the cadillac elr. i believe this is an integral part of the air bag safety system in my vehicle and that the pas…”
2025-12-23 · Seats“initial repair of the vehicle was initiated on 9/12/25 due to a dashboard warning message indicating an air bag system fault. the cadillac dealership was unable to complete the repair during the initial service visit. the vehicle was returned to the dealership in october 2025 and has remained there since that time. the dealership has confirmed t…”
2025-09-03 · Air Bags“vehicle is producing a "service airbag" warning message and red airbag light on the instrument cluster at each start. the problem code 'u0170' is found which correlates to 'lost communication with passenger presence module'. the dealer advised that the part is discontinued and no longer available. the needed part number is: 23504892 which is a sin…”
2024-12-29 · Air Bags“an 'amber' airbag malfunction light has illuminated on the instrument panel. the airbag light has since turned 'red'. it is 'red' to this date. the manufacturers guide advises to take the vehicle to the dealer. the authorized cadillac dealer in our town troubleshot the problem to code 'u0170', 'lost communication with passenger presence module'. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.