Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 73/100 (GOOD)

2024 Cadillac XT6 Reliability Report

The 2024 Cadillac XT6 has a good reliability standing, but owners report transmission jerks and failures plus instrument panels that go black while driving.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0.9per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$783

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,850–$3,250

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity77/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact80/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity80/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

A mid-ranked year with two recalls and transmission and dark-screen complaints, rating about the same as 2023 and 2025.

Top Issues to Watch

POWER TRAIN (7)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Post-Redesign (Year 5)

2024 is year 5 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.

2024: This Model Year

2024 is year 5 of the First generation (U26).

Should You Buy the 2024 Cadillac XT6?

Reliability is good for this model year, and it sits close to the average for 2024 SUVs. Among the seven scored XT6 years it lands in the middle. The 2023 and 2025 models rate about the same, so neither neighbor offers a clear edge.

Transmission trouble is the main worry in owner complaints. Cars slip, shudder, jerk between gears, or lose power in traffic. Some will not engage reverse. One failure showed up at 114 miles. Dealers often cannot reproduce the jerks, and fluid flushes did not help. Several cars needed transmission parts or a full replacement, with parts on backorder. The second pattern is electrical. The instrument panel and center screen go black while driving, and adaptive cruise control shuts off with them. Software updates often fail until the panel is replaced. Federal recall records list two recalls, covering visibility and the electrical system.

Ask the seller for proof that both recalls were completed. Request service records for any transmission or instrument panel work, and test drive for hesitation and shift jerks.

Compared to the 2025 Cadillac XT6, which scored 1 points higher. See also the 2023 Cadillac XT6 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV

Cons

−POWER TRAIN: Transmission faults dominate these reports (7 complaints)
−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Instrument panel and center screen go black while driving, taking the... (5 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

2 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

HIGH RISK

POWER TRAIN (7)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

The 2024 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 sold

Segment avg: 6.9

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2024 Cadillac XT6 Recall Details

2 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Cadillac XT6. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

23V6810002023-10-12

VISIBILITY

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the vehicle body.

Consequence

A windshield that is not properly bonded may detach during a crash and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. 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 N232419690.

24V4590002024-06-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Consequence

Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2024 Cadillac XT6? Check its history first

Power train problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 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

2024 Cadillac XT6 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 5/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 16.4%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row, 3rd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver)Additional Air Bags (None)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard/Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger/Roof)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Cadillac XT6Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based 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 2024 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 2024 Cadillac XT6.

Shift into reverse several times from a stop and walk away if it hesitates, slips, or will not engage.
Accelerate steadily through the lower gears and feel for jerks, shudder, or slipping on the 2nd to 4th gear shifts.
Ask for service records and question any transmission replacement, backordered parts, or repeated fluid flushes.
Watch the instrument panel and center screen for the whole test drive and reject the car if either goes blank or freezes.
Turn on adaptive cruise control on the test drive and confirm it stays active without shutting off.
Check the dash for ABS, brake service, or check engine warnings at startup and after the drive.
Put the car in reverse and confirm the rear camera image appears with no red warning icons.
Have a Cadillac dealer run the VIN for open recalls and confirm any recall work is completed.

2024 Cadillac XT6 Common Problems by Component

14 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

POWER TRAIN (7)ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (1)SERVICE BRAKES (1)

POWER TRAIN

7 complaints

Transmission faults dominate these reports. The transmission slips, shudders, or will not engage reverse, so the car can only move forward. Other owners describe abrupt jerks on 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th gear shifts, lurching at low speed, and sudden loss of power that leaves the car unable to accelerate in traffic. Some failures start almost new, one at 114 miles. Dealers often cannot reproduce the jerks, and fluid flushes do not fix them. Several cars are diagnosed as needing transmission parts or a full replacement, with parts on backorder and owners told not to drive.

7 complaints total

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

The instrument panel and center screen go black while driving, taking the speedometer, gauges, and radio with them. Adaptive cruise control shuts off at the same time, and the displays can stay dark for several minutes. Dealers try software updates first, but the fault often returns until the instrument panel is replaced. Other reports describe the car shutting down while driving, a stiff or seized steering wheel, and repeated ABS, brake service, and check engine warnings that dealers cannot trace. Owners also report waits for repair parts and a rear camera that stops working with a warning icon.

5 complaints total

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

2025-11-18

The car stops abruptly in reverse for no apparent reason when backing up

SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

2024-12-23

brakes locking up when backing out of parking spot numerus times, took 20 minutes to back out my 10-foot driveway backup camera saw something that wasnt there brakes keep locking up HARD every foot or so seat kept vibrating front camera was very erratic before this warning of thing that were not there Venice cadillac's service dept answer turn this off in options WOW asked for a fix "there are none just turn it off" my question why is my $75,000 car without a very much needed option that also was a selling point no answer just turn it off

Best & Worst Cadillac XT6 Years

Best Cadillac XT6 Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2024

(Current Model)

2Recalls

14Complaints

Good

2023

2Recalls

13Complaints

Good

2021

2Recalls

18Complaints

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.

See full Cadillac XT6 years-to-avoid analysis

Cadillac XT6 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Cadillac XT6 reliability scores by year
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

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	76/100	+2	Good	0	0
2025	74/100	+1	Good	1	8
2024(selected)	73/100	0	Good	2	14
2023	73/100	+1	Good	2	13
2022	72/100	-1	Good	3	14
2021	73/100	+1	Good	2	18
2020	72/100	—	Good	4	36

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT6 reliable?

Yes, it has a good reliability standing and is close to average against other 2024 SUVs. It ranks in the middle of the seven scored XT6 years. It also earned 5 of 5 stars in federal crash testing. The main concerns are transmission and electrical faults.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac XT6?

Power train and electrical complaints lead. Owners describe transmission slipping, shuddering, harsh shifts, and power loss. Others report the instrument panel and center screen going black, with cruise control shutting off. Seven of the 14 complaints involve the power train and five involve the electrical system.

Does the 2024 Cadillac XT6 have transmission problems?

Some owners report serious ones. Reports include slipping, shuddering, jerks on 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th shifts, and no reverse. One failure came at 114 miles. Dealers often could not reproduce the jerks, fluid flushes did not fix them, and some cars needed replacement parts.

Has the 2024 Cadillac XT6 been recalled?

Yes, federal recall records list two recalls for this model year. They cover visibility and the electrical system. Ask the seller for proof that both were completed before you buy.

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT6 better than the 2023 or 2025?

Not clearly. Both neighboring years also have good reliability and rate about the same. The 2023 has 13 complaints and 2 recalls, and the 2025 has 8 complaints and 1 recall. The 2025 is newer, so it has had less time to collect complaints.

Don’t buy a 2024 Cadillac XT6 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2024 Cadillac XT6

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 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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