This page covers 3 recalls, 13 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Cadillac XT6.
21–23 mpg combined
10.2–11.2 L/100km
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 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern among 2023 XT6 owners centers on powertrain concerns, with drivetrain and engine performance making up the largest share of complaints. Owners most commonly describe loss of motive power while driving, sometimes with no warning lights beforehand, and the vehicle failing to restart afterward. A recurring fuel system complaint involves engine hesitation and power loss during acceleration, particularly under load or when the engine is warm, often accompanied by a fuel pump performance diagnostic code. A smaller cluster of owners reports back-over prevention system issues, though the specifics in these complaints are limited. One owner describes the steering locking up during a right turn at highway speeds, a symptom that a dealer was reportedly unable to reproduce or diagnose after a two-day inspection.
13
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2023 Cadillac XT6 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the transmission releasing the left-front axle shaft, which can cut drive power without warning or allow the vehicle to roll away while parked.
When the axle shaft separates, the driver may notice a grinding or clicking noise from the front of the vehicle before losing forward or reverse drive entirely. A vehicle left in park without the parking brake engaged can roll freely if the axle has separated, since the transmission can no longer hold it in place. The remaining recall is a compliance issue: the certification label on the driver-side door pillar may have tire size information printed in a way that is illegible, meaning a shop or owner consulting that label could install the wrong tire size for the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may contain an incorrectly manufactured sun gear, which can cause the driver-side half-shaft to disconnect from the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the sun gears at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A transmission component can wear, causing the left-front axle shaft to separate from the transmission. This results in loss of power to the wheels and risk of the vehicle rolling if the parking brake isn't engaged.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership where technicians will replace the transmission sun gear.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The certification label on the driver's side B-pillar has tire size information that is hard to read or unclear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the certification label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
