CADILLAC Complaints

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  • 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - Westfield, IN

    The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and the contact heard a chugging sound coming from the engine. The dealer was contacted. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road awaiting towing assistance. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred before receiving notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was notified on the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,575.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    - Sammamish, WA

    One pedal driving switched to unavailable while driving - 24 Lyriq AWD I have seen this couple of times while driving now. I keep the one-pedal driving setting on High. I suddenly get an error on Side detection unavailable and One pedal driving turned off - use manual braking. I also feel a slight surge in acceleration while this happens, but I have been able to slow down and re-engage one pedal and it seems to work after that. I am concerned that I may bump into someone in front of me if this happens again, since it has happened a couple of times now!

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - Atlanta, GA

    The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the rear end seized which cause the vehicle to skid. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. The vehicle was repaired, and the rearview camera and bolts were replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the dealer confirmed that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified on the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    - Kirkland, WA

    Hi, this vehicle is owned by Surreal Development LLC. A company whom reverse engineers vehicle. GM has an issue in their Cadillac Lyriq's which causes a complete failure of the vehicle's communication systems without warning while driving. This issue appears to affect all Global B vehicles but it is most severe in vehicles with one pedal driving (Sierra EV, Lyriq, Blazer EV, Optiq, Silverado EV, Equinox EV, etc...) The error is likely within the vehicle's Serial Data Gateway Control Module but it is unclear. The vehicle recovers from the communication quickly (within seconds) but it causes long term adverse affects for that driving period. 1. The vehicle will light up with warnings (Service Traction Control, disengage super cruise, disengage ACC, etc...) 2. The driver's pedal will go into safety mode. 3. A "Service High Voltage" system warning may or may not appear. The safety concern is mostly in #2. When this happens it is very jarring to the driver as it drastically changes how the vehicle responds. While the vehicle may state one pedal driving is disabled many times it still indicates it is on within the controls (likely due to an error in the compounded communication fault). This can lead to the driver rear ending the vehicle in front of them or rolling over. The fault does not correct itself until the vehicle resets (powers off/on). The issue is common and affects many owners of the Cadillac Lyriq. The only diagnostic data we see are communication faults across many modules.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2024 CADILLAC LYRIQ
    - Jamaica, NY

    The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that upon engaging the drive mode of the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly switched back to parking mode. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed, and the vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the dealer informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V356000 (Equipment, Electrical System). The contact stated after the dealer performed the recall repair, the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer needed to provide additional remedy to correct the failure. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,488. Parts distribution disconnect.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE
    - shelby township, MI

    engine noise loud knocking feels like engine is going to stall, had in service 6-9-25 for 3 days technician heard noise stated could be related to recall but no fix available at this time electrical glitch radio navigation shuts off during while driving screen dash goes dark

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2019 CADILLAC CT6
    - West Palm Beach, FL

    The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
    - Wadsworth, OH

    The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start, and the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal cranking sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be inspected because the recall remedy was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 CADILLAC XT5
    - Macomb, MI

    The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle while accelerating or decelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. While having the tires replaced, the contact was informed that the rear toe links were loose. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer two years prior for a toe link replacement, but the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 CADILLAC XT5
    - CRYSTAL, MN

    There is an open service bulletin on my car - 17128 Potential Loss of HVAC Control. This loss of control affects the defrost on the vehicle making it very dangerous to drive when it is raining out as it severally reduces visibility.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE