Model year 2016 · Cadillac

2016 Cadillac CT6 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac CT6. The most recent was reported on September 29, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CT6.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac CT6, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V759000	September 29, 2021	Exterior Lighting
18V437000	June 28, 2018	Child Seat › Latch Strap
16V687000	September 23, 2016	Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Systems involved: Child Seat (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V759000Manufacturer no. N162016079

Exterior Lighting

Report received by NHTSA: September 29, 2021
Owner notification: November 3, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 181 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CT6

Components: Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V759000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V437000Manufacturer no. 18228

Child Seat › Latch Strap

Report received by NHTSA: June 28, 2018
Owner notification: August 3, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 22,043 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Cadillac CT6: September 4, 2015 – September 21, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: CT6

Components: Child Seat › Latch Strap; Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V437000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V687000Manufacturer no. 16035

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Report received by NHTSA: September 23, 2016
Owner notification: September 24, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 131 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Cadillac CT6: July 21, 2016 – July 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: CT6

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V687000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 30, 2021.