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2016 Cadillac CT6 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Cadillac CT6, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 29, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2016 Cadillac CT6 recall campaigns

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V759000 dated September 29, 2021.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V759000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
September 29, 2021
Potential units
181campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: November 3, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V437000

Component
CHILD SEAT, SEATS
Report received
June 28, 2018
Potential units
22,043campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 3, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V687000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
September 23, 2016
Potential units
131campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 24, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: General Motors LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2016 Cadillac CT6?

The most frequent component groups in 2016 Cadillac CT6 campaign records are Seat Belts (1), Child Seat (1), Seats (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts1
Child Seat1
Seats1
Exterior Lighting1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2016 Cadillac CT6 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 2 model-year reports for the Cadillac CT6, spanning 2016–2019; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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