Last updated: 2026-10-10
2023 Cadillac XT6 Reliability Report
The 2023 Cadillac XT6 has good reliability and beats most 2023 SUVs, but power train and rear parking-alert complaints deserve a close check.
Recalls
2
Complaints
13
Complaint Rate
0.9per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
$783
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850–$3,250
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Middle of the pack among XT6 years, with two recalls and complaints about rolling in reverse and silent rear parking alerts.
Top Issues to Watch
- POWER TRAIN (4)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION (2)
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2023 is year 4 of the First generation (U26).
- Redesigned for the 2020 model year.
- Well-established in its generation — most early issues should be resolved.
- 1st generation XT6 (US).
What this means for buyers
Well into the generation cycle — most design and manufacturing issues should be resolved by now.
2020: First generation (U26) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2023: This Model Year
2023 is year 4 of the First generation (U26).
Should You Buy the 2023 Cadillac XT6?
Good is the standing here, and it beats the average 2023 SUV. Among seven scored XT6 years it sits in the middle. Owners filed 13 complaints, and the federal crash-test rating is 5 of 5 stars.
Two failures carry crash risk. One vehicle rolls forward after shifting into reverse. Another lost power while driving at 64,000 miles, with no warning lights and no restart. Other power train complaints concern a recall repair: dealers could not get the part, and owners found the wait unreasonable. Rear parking alerts also stayed silent, and one owner links that to a low-speed collision with a truck. A rear camera kept failing after 3 dealer visits.
Ask for proof that the equipment and power train recalls were completed. Test the parking alerts, camera, and blind-spot warning. The 2022 and 2024 years rate about the same, so neither is a clear upgrade.
Compared to the 2024 Cadillac XT6, which scored the same. See also the 2022 Cadillac XT6 for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Acceptable reliability score
- +Low recall count
- +Below-average complaint rate for SUV
Cons
- −POWER TRAIN: Vehicle sometimes rolls forward after being shifted into reverse, which puts... (4 complaints)
- −BACK OVER PREVENTION issues reported (2 complaints)
Compare 2023 Cadillac XT6 With
2023 Lincoln Nautilus
Reliability: 73/100
2023 Infiniti QX60
Reliability: 72/100
2023 Mazda CX-9
Reliability: 81/100
2023 Lincoln Aviator
Reliability: 66/100
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB
Reliability: 74/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 2 manufacturer recalls issued
Other
HIGH RISK- POWER TRAIN (4)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION (2)
Recall Overview
2
recalls on record
The 2023 Cadillac XT6 carries 2 recalls — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
0.9
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 11.3
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 5/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
2023 Cadillac XT6 Recall Details
2 recalls have been issued for the 2023 Cadillac XT6. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.
EQUIPMENT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.
POWER TRAIN
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Consequence
A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.
Buying a used 2023 Cadillac XT6? Check its history first
Power train problems lead owner complaints about the 2023 Cadillac XT6, and 2 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2023 Cadillac XT6 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 16.4%
Safety Technologies
Cadillac XT6Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Est. Annual Maintenance
$783
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
MPG & Annual Running Costs
Gas
21–23 MPG
Running cost: $3,050–$3,450/yr
Fuel + repair
18–21 city / 25–27 hwy MPG
Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2023 EPA label cycle.
Gas trims
| Trim | Drive | Trans. | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT6 AWD 3.6L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 18 | 25 | 21 | $2,850 |
| XT6 FWD 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 19 | 26 | 21 | $2,850 |
| XT6 AWD 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,250 |
| XT6 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,250 |
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2023 Cadillac XT6.
Shift into reverse several times from a stop and confirm the car moves backward every time.
Have a Cadillac dealer run the VIN for open recalls and confirm any powertrain recall repair is complete.
Ask for service records showing any stalling, no-restart, or loss-of-power complaints and how they were fixed.
Back slowly toward a soft object and confirm the rear parking alerts sound.
Check that the rear camera shows a clear, steady image every time you select reverse.
Inspect the rear bumper for working parking sensors, not empty plugs or blanks.
Drive on a multi-lane road and confirm the blind-spot warning lights up when cars pass.
2023 Cadillac XT6 Common Problems by Component
13 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
POWER TRAIN
4 complaintsThe vehicle sometimes rolls forward after being shifted into reverse, which puts anything parked ahead at risk. Another report describes a sudden loss of motive power while driving at 64,000 miles, with no warning lights and no restart afterward. Both failures carry crash risk. The other half of the complaints concern a powertrain recall repair rather than a failure. Owners say dealers could not get the part, and they consider the wait unreasonable. Those owners report no failure of their own.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
2 complaintsSafety-relatedRear parking alerts stay silent while the vehicle backs up, and one complaint links this to a low-speed collision with a truck. In that case, one dealer reported finding plugs in the rear bumper but no sensors, while the selling dealer said every sensor worked. A separate report describes a rear camera that works poorly from about 600 miles and keeps failing after 3 dealer visits. Blind-spot warning failure also appears. Together these leave the driver without help seeing what is behind the car.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaintThe vehicle has experienced repeated fuel system failures. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) is a known General Motors issue on similar vehicles, but this specific vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle now displays diagnostic trouble code P2635 – Fuel Pump Flow Performance. The engine hesitates and loses power during acceleration, especially under load or when the vehicle is warm. Prior to this code, the vehicle repeatedly reported fuel injector-related faults. Four fuel injectors have already failed and required replacement, causing significant financial loss. Based on diagnosis, the injector failures appear to be secondary damage caused by improper fuel control from the fuel pump control module. This condition creates a potential safety risk due to unexpected hesitation and reduced engine power while driving. The issue appears to be related to a systemic electronic fuel control problem rather than normal wear.
SUSPENSION (1 complaints)
SUSPENSION
1 complainti WAS INFORMED DURING A DEALER OIL CHANGE THAT THE TOE LINKS ON THE REAR WHEELS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHY IS THIS NOT COVERED UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY?
STEERING (1 complaints)
STEERING
1 complaintI bought cadillac XT6 four months ago . Last week i noticed that car steering lock when turning right on highway over 25mph. I went to the empire cadillac of long island city (NY). Mechanic took test drive with me and even he noticed that there is some problem. After keeping my car 2 days they said they did not find anything. I ask them to change the steering motor but mechanic said they know better than me. I picked up my car and same problem is there. Locking steering on highway is very dangerous. Please help
STRUCTURE (1 complaints)
STRUCTURE
1 complaintMy lift gate would open by itself when I put the car in park. It would also open overnight while parked in the garage. When I discovered it open, the battery had ran down. Opening while in park happened about 6 times.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaintI purchased a 2023 Cadillac XT6 .the issue is when I SHIFT into reverse at night the back up camera get very dim and it is very hard to see anything thru the rear display. Cadillac say's it is working as designed. .They are correct. I tried this on other Cadillac XT6 car and same issue. There is a safety issue it is VERY dim. I tried a Buick,, and Chevy and they both worked great I could see at night in a dim Garage .All ALL they say is "it is working as designed". This answer does not fix a safety issue that is required to work in ALL cars. It is very hard to see what is behind me. The dealer has seen it and admits there is a design issue. However they can only tell Cadillac that "it is working as designed
UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaintI have a Cadillac 2023 XT6 When I put the car in reverse in the daytime the Back up camera display works fine. If it is at night,Raining, or during any hours of the day like in a garage the display dims .It is hard to see a person behind you or any poles. When shifting into Reverse, it is bright then it goes dim. I brought it in to the dealer and they gave me a Chevy loaner and that works great and my last car worked great. The dealer checked everything, Ans I was told "it is working to spec" although they see an issue that they can't fix.
LANE DEPARTURE (1 complaints)
LANE DEPARTURE
1 complaintDuring a drive at about 40 MPH down a straight, dry two-lane, something went wrong and it decided to encourage me to drive into the ditch, steering me directly off the road. It was consistent, and when I found a stretch with a wide shoulder to see what would happen, it took me unerringly to the right, onto the dirt. For me, it was unnerving and distracting, but I could only imagine what would have happened to an elderly driver with a loose grip on the wheel.
Best & Worst Cadillac XT6 Years
Best Cadillac XT6 Years to Buy
Based on reliability index score2024
2023
(Current Model)
2021
Cadillac XT6 Years to Avoid
No Cadillac XT6 years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 72 and 76 across 7 scored model years.
Cadillac XT6 Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 76/100 | Good |
Cadillac XT6 Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2023 Cadillac XT6 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2023 Cadillac XT6
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2023 Cadillac XT6 does best on recall impact (80/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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