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2023 Cadillac XT6

5/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD

5/5Overall
5/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 15.5%
  • Lane departure warningStandard & Optional
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV FWD

5/5Overall
5/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 5★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 16.4%
  • Lane departure warningStandard & Optional
  • Forward collision warningStandard & Optional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 10918

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No. 001    Load Cell Location.JPGNo. 002    Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.JPGNo. 003    Post-Test Load Cell Wall.JPGNo. 004    Manufacturer's Label.JPGNo. 005    Tire Placard.JPGNo. 006    2020 Cadillac XT6 SUV Frontal As Delivered for web.jpgNo. 007    Left Rear 3-4 View, as Received.JPGNo. 008    Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009    Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010    Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011    Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012    Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013    Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014    Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGNo. 015    Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGNo. 016    Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.JPGNo. 017    Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.JPGNo. 018    Pre-Test Windshield View.JPGNo. 019    Post-Test Windshield View.JPGNo. 020    Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.JPGNo. 021    Post-Test Engine Compartment View.JPGNo. 022    Pre-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.JPGNo. 023    Post-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.JPGNo. 024    Pre-Test Front Underbody View.JPGNo. 025    Post-Test Front Underbody View.JPGNo. 025a  Pre-Test Mid Front Underbody View.JPGNo. 025b  Post-Test Mid Front Underbody View.JPGNo. 025c  Pre-Test Mid Rear Underbody View.JPGNo. 025d  Post-Test Mid Rear Underbody View.JPGNo. 026    Pre-Test Rear Underbody View.JPGNo. 027    Post-Test Rear Underbody View.JPGNo. 028    Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.JPGNo. 029    Post-Test Dummy Cable Routing.JPGNo. 030    Pre-Test Driver Dummy Front View.JPGNo. 031    Post-Test Driver Dummy Front View.JPGNo. 032    Pre-Test Driver Dummy Window View.JPGNo. 033    Post-Test Driver Dummy Window View.JPGNo. 034    Pre-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.JPGNo. 035    Post-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.JPGNo. 036    Pre-Test Driver's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.JPGNo. 037    Post-Test Driver's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.JPGNo. 038    Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 039    Post-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 040    Pre-Test View of Belt Buckle and Latch Plate for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 041    Post-Test View of Belt Buckle and Latch Plate for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 042    Pre-Test Driver Dummy Feet.JPGNo. 043    Post-Test Driver Dummy Feet.JPGNo. 044    Pre-Test Driver's Side Knee Bolster.JPGNo. 049    Post-Test Driver Dummy Contact with Airbag.JPGNo. 051    Pre-Test View of the Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 057    Pre-Test Passenger Dummy and Vehicle Interior View.JPGNo. 060    Post-Test Passenger's Seat Fore-Aft Markings.JPGNo. 065    Pre-Test Passenger Dummy Feet.JPG

Crash test #2NHTSA test 11357

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No. 001 - As-Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002 - As-Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 021 - Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 022 - Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 024 - Post-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGNo. 025 - Pre-Test Front Close-up View of Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 026 - Post-Test Front Close-up View of Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 027 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGNo. 028 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 029 - Post-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 030 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 031 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGNo. 032 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 033 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Driver Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGNo. 034 - Pre-Test Placement of Driver Dummy’s Feet.JPGNo. 035 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGNo. 036 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 037 - View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGNo. 038 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGNo. 039 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGNo. 040 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGNo. 057 - Post-Test Left Side View of Rear Passenger Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 062 - Pre-Test View of Rear Passenger Dummy’s Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.JPGNo. 063 - Pre-Test View of Rear Passenger Dummy’s Head Showing Dummy’s Head is Level.JPGNo. 064 - Pre-Test Placement of Rear Passenger Dummy’s Feet.JPGNo. 075 - Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Vehicle View.JPGNo. 102 - Monroney Label.jpg

Crash test #3NHTSA test 11358

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

2021 Cadillac XT6 Five Door SUV POLE IMPACT FOR WEB.jpgNo. 001 - As Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.JPGNo. 021 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.JPGNo. 022 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy.JPGNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGNo. 024 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 025 - Post-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 026 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 027 - Pre-Test Frontal Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGNo. 028 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 029 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGNo. 030 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.JPGNo. 031 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Head Showing Dummy's Head is Level.JPGNo. 032 - Pre-Test Placement of Dummy's Feet.JPGNo. 033 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Dummy.JPGNo. 034 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 035 - Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGNo. 036 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGNo. 037 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGNo. 038 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGNo. 039 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Driver Seat Back or Head Restraint.JPGNo. 042 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment.JPGNo. 060 - Post-Test Pole Barrier Side View.JPGNo. 068 - Impact Event.jpg

Recalls (2)

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSCampaign 22V708000 · 22/09/2022

    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."

    Risk: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 23V172000 · 16/03/2023

    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.

    Risk: 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.

    Fix: 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.

Owner complaints

13
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • POWER TRAIN4
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION2
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER2
  • STEERING1
  • STRUCTURE1
  • SUSPENSION1
  • WHEELS1
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
Read individual complaints (13 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 12/13/2022· BACK OVER PREVENTIONCrash

    My wife was backing at less than 2 and hit a truck behind her. She said no alarms sounded, the only thing she heard was noise of hitting a truck behind her. No police called or report made. When car was repaired the repair shop (Fields Collision, Jacksonville FL) they took my 2023 Cadillac to Fields Cadillac for final check out. Fields Cadillac said there were no sensors in rear bumper to alert driver. Fields Cadillac said there is only plugs in rear bumper. I contacted the dealership (DIMMITT Cadillac in Clearwater) where I purchased the vehicle and they say the car was checked out and all sensors were working but on my way home I noticed the blind side warning did not work so I took the car to Fields Cadillac for this to be fixed, so I know the car was not tested. I would like someone from GM look at the warning system and tell me it is safe.

  • 12/01/2022· BACK OVER PREVENTION

    The rear camera is not working properly. Rear camera is necessary for the driver to help prevent hitting unseen subject behind the car. Let say if there is a 2 years old kid playing in the back of my car, I wouldn't see the kid. I brought the car to the dealership for the 3rd time to get it fixed. But it seems like the problem still occurs. The issue first appeared in after a month of purchase (with about 600 miles on it)

  • 10/03/2022· POWER TRAIN

    When the car was put in Reverse Gear, the car was still moving forward and not moving backwards. I tried it multiple times, but it was still moving forward. There was a car in front of my car and since the car was expected to go backwards, this issue put the safety at risk as I could hit the car in front. This issue does not happen every time I do reverse. I bought the car on 1st October and notice the issue on 2nd October 2022.

  • 09/06/2023· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

  • 08/28/2023· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V172000 (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 and Malloy Cadillac (2700 Valley Ave #2, Winchester, VA 22601) were 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.

  • 08/15/2023· STEERING

    I 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

  • 08/14/2024· POWER TRAIN

    The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

  • 06/22/2023· STRUCTURE

    My 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.

  • 04/30/2025· SUSPENSION,WHEELS

    i 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?

  • 03/10/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER

    I 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

  • 02/13/2023· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

    I 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.

  • 02/01/2026· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    The 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.

  • 01/25/2023· LANE DEPARTURE

    During 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.