2024 Cadillac Lyriq Electrical System Problems
Electrical System complaints account for 41 of 89 total complaints (46%) filed on the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, including 3 crashes and 1 fire. A related recall, campaign 24V320000, covers a separate rear drive unit issue on the same vehicles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 41
- 46% of 89
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 29,488 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Exterior taillights and brake lights on the right rear intermittently stop working, sometimes coming back on with no clear cause.
- Headlights fail or dim unpredictably on one or both sides, especially on curved two-lane roads at night.
- Interior dashboard and instrument-panel lighting stays too dim to read even at maximum brightness setting, particularly in low-light conditions like dusk or coming out of a garage.
- Smoke was reported filling the cabin from the tailgate area while driving with passengers inside, leading to a fire report.
- Electrical faults have been linked to sudden unintended acceleration with no warning lights or messages beforehand.
- Some owners report the dealer replacing headlight components without resolving the underlying erratic lighting behavior.
When 2024 Cadillac Lyriq electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2024, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq
- NHTSA 24V320000May 9, 2024Electrical System10 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.
Electrical System complaints by Lyriq model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202314 (64%)
- 202441 (46%)
- 20255 (28%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?
- NHTSA lists 41 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Lyriq, which is 46% of all 89 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq?
- Yes, campaign 24V320000, reported May 9, 2024, covers the 2024 Lyriq and related GM EVs for a rear drive unit electrical motor issue; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- What is the median mileage when electrical problems occur on the 2024 Lyriq?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 29,488 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2024 Lyriq.
- Have electrical issues caused crashes or fires on the 2024 Lyriq?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 1 fire among the Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Lyriq, with 0 injuries reported.
- Is the 2024 Lyriq worse than other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2024 model year shows 41 Electrical System complaints (46% share), compared with 14 complaints (64% share) in 2023 and 5 complaints (28% share) in 2025.