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2016 Cadillac CT6 Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Cadillac CT6, affecting electrical system, structure & body, and seat belts. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Cadillac dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Sep 29, 2021
Owner complaints
11

All 2016 Cadillac CT6 recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 21V759000Sep 29, 2021Electrical System181 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    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."

    Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 18V437000Jun 28, 2018Structure & Body22,043 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly

    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."

    Risk: If the child seat cannot be attached correctly to the anchorage bar, there is an increased the risk of injury.

    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.

  3. NHTSA 16V687000Sep 23, 2016Seat Belts131 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:webbing

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cadillac CT6 vehicles manufactured July 21, 2016, to July 22, 2016. The bolt that connects the front passenger seat belt webbing to the seat's anchor plate may be missing. Without the bolt, the seat belt webbing may detach from the seat anchor.

    Risk: If the seat belt webbing detaches from the seat anchor, the seat belt may not properly restrain the front seat passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing front passenger seat belt webbing anchor bolt, or install a bolt if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2016. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 16035. Note: Owners are advised not to allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger seat until the recall remedy has been performed.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac CT6 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac CT6, covering electrical system, structure & body, and seat belts.
Are 2016 Cadillac CT6 recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Cadillac CT6?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 21V759000, reported Sep 29, 2021, concerning the electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.