2022 Cadillac Xt6 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2022-06-23 · campaign 22V446000 · 228 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Risk: A fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222366070.
Suspension:rear 2022-06-16 · campaign 22V427000 · 736 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link.
Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222364330.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2022-06-02 · campaign 22V392000 · 237 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Without a warning label, the brake fluid may be unintentionally contaminated by debris, which can affect brake performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222369130.
Service bulletins (745)
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 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-06 · PIT5855K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the heated/ventilated seats inoperative. upon further inspection it will be found that the f19da fuse will be open. the technician is instructed to inspect the wiring harness that goes to the passenger seat back blower
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-23 · PIT5966F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with an ota pending message still displayed after an ota event and how to reset/clear the message.
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What owners report
2026-09-07 · Power Train“i was driving in a highway going at highway speed and the car suddenly just shut off and all the alert lights were reflected at that time the car was not responding completely, shut off, then within seconds after the lights flashed it started on it's own. it was the first time this happened. i was concerned that the car would not respond and maybe …”
2026-05-08 · Unknown Or Other“my cadillac has experienced a history of repeated mechanical/electrical issues and has spent extended periods of time out of service at the dealership for repairs. on today’s date, while driving at normal roadway speed, the vehicle suddenly lost all power without warning, creating a dangerous safety situation. the vehicle became extremely difficul…”
2025-11-17 · Unknown Or Other“dash board panel buckels in the heat of california part 84900142 & 84900137…”
2025-11-04 · Unknown Or Other“the thermostat sensor is defaulty. while driving all of the dashboard component lights flash on and off and the vehicle loses power while driving. called the dealership and the technician knew exactly what it was because he said this is a known issue and when i got the vehicle to the dealership they didn't need to do a diagnostic, they knew exactly…”
2025-03-11 · Electrical System“see attached document for complaint…”
2025-01-22 · Power Train“i purchased the new 2022 cadillac xt6 in june 2022. the first week i owned the vehicle, i was driving and i lost power and the vehicle came to a stop. the mileage on the vehicle was 134 miles. the cadillac dealer indicated there was a failure in the engine and power train that caused the engine to lock up. the dealer/gm replaced the engine in the …”
2024-10-08 · Service Brakes“the vehicle's battery is discharged causing the vehicle to be unable to start. after using the jump start to start the vehicle and driving for a period of time, the vehicle's brakes failed on the highway. and many fault lights popped up.…”
2024-07-31 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking · 12,370 mi“the contact owns a 2022 cadillac xt6. that contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle suddenly came in front of the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal, and the braking assist failed to activate. the contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. the vehicle came to a stop and avoided a crash. the …”
2023-12-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“p2bb3the engine and transmission system is not performing as expected. an issue has been detected in the fuel management system used to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption. if the check engine light is flashing, a misfire condition has been detected. a misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on th…”
2023-08-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 23,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 cadillac xt6. the contact stated while reversing out of a parking spot, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not drivable. the contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump module to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.