This page covers 9 recalls, 24 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq.
89 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints about the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq cluster heavily around the exterior lighting controls and the electrical system, with the driver display screen drawing the most consistent attention. Owners frequently report that the instrument cluster and infotainment screen dim automatically at dusk or dawn when ambient light is still bright enough that the dimmed display becomes hard to read, and that there's no manual override to restore brightness. A smaller but notable group of owners describes the screen going partially or fully black while driving, leaving gear selection, speed, and driver-assist readouts unavailable. Separately, several owners report the forward collision avoidance system applying hard, unexpected braking at highway speeds with no obstacle present, typically while Super Cruise is active.
24
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ has 9 recalls, the most serious involving braking failures: a software fault can cause the anti-lock braking system to activate unexpectedly or stop working entirely, potentially leaving the driver with severely reduced or no braking ability.
A separate structural concern involves the front stabilizer bar bracket bolts, which can loosen and fall away from the frame, potentially damaging high-voltage cables or battery coolant lines and cutting drive power. High-voltage battery connections can also be out of position internally, which can cause a sudden loss of drive power on their own. Note that the unexpected ABS activation issue only affects all-wheel drive models.
On the occupant safety side, the brackets anchoring the left-rear and center-rear seatbelts may not be properly welded to the seat frame, which means those belts might not hold an occupant in a crash.
Two electrical clusters round out the list. The instrument panel display can go blank while driving, hiding the speedometer, warning lights, and rearview camera image. The body control module may also have been loaded with miscalibrated software that silences the low-speed pedestrian warning sound, leaving people on foot unaware the vehicle is approaching.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving, preventing you from seeing the speedometer, warnings, and alerts. The rearview camera image may also fail to appear when shifting into reverse.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
GM will send a wireless software update to fix the display control module. You can also visit a GM dealership to have the update installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver video display may go blank while you are driving.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the display control module software, or you may receive an over-the-air update. Both are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front stabilizer bar brackets on the left or right side may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing. If they loosen and separate, the bracket can detach and damage the high voltage cables or battery coolant lines.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the stabilizer bar bracket bolts on both sides as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the antilock braking system from functioning correctly, potentially causing reduced or complete loss of braking power.
What the fix does
General Motors will send a wireless software update to your vehicle's brake control module, or you can visit a GM dealership to have it installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system may activate unexpectedly, causing the brakes to release pressure and reduce braking force.
What the fix does
The electronic brake control module software will be updated over-the-air or at a dealer at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame, which could affect seat belt function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear seat cushion frame at no charge to restore proper seat belt anchor function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body control module may have software that prevents the pedestrian warning sounds from working.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the body control module to restore the pedestrian warning sounds.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Connections inside the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause the vehicle to lose drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the high-voltage battery pack and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the driver video display control module can cause the instrument panel display to go blank.
What the fix does
The video display control module software will be updated at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
