2020 Cadillac XT6 Electrical Problems

There is a known problem, which Cadillac refuses to recall, regarding a steering assist reduced warning. The warning light disables the air conditioning system and steering assist. When the light comes on, reduced power to the steering system occurs. I took the vehicle in to be serviced, but the service light was off, and Cadillac refused to fix it; intentionally trying to run the timer out on the 5year/70,000 powertrain warranty. It's a known issue, all over the internet. In fact, they recalled several models due to the same problem. "19V-086 / N182182760 Recall Summary If the steering assistance is not available, extra effort would be required to steer the vehicle, and this would increase risk of a crash. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles." I've reset the light several times, and it usually stays off for several days before returning. This sounds like a software problem, but Cadillac has not taken any steps to fix the issue. It is dangerous for any reduction in steering, especially during winter or at highway speed. It's also dangerous to disable air conditioning, as during the summer, the temperature can reach above 140 F inside a vehicle. If a driver were to have a medical event in a parking lot, or fall asleep with the vehicle on while simply waiting for somebody -- while assuming the air conditioner would keep them cool and comfortable -- within 10 minutes the temperature could reach 130+ degrees, and into the 150s in California or Las Vegas. Software should never reduce steering assist, or disable the air conditioner automatically. I would like a recall to be issued regarding this problem. I don't know if they have designed the system to fail right at the warranty or just after, but it certainly appears that way. Please look into the matter. Cadillac has refused to repair under warranty. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.

NHTSA ID

11626377

Incident

Jul 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the instrument panel went black. The vehicle was restarted, and the instrument panel lights illuminated but the vehicle began shaking from the driver's side. The check oil warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she felt heat coming from where her feet were located under the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined the driver's speaker was inoperable due to unknown electrical fault and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, while driving 10 MPH, the contact observed a dripping noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The check oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. Additionally, while driving at 60 MPH she observed condensation on the outside of the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,753.

NHTSA ID

11583635

Incident

Jun 2, 2023

Mileage

50,753 mi

I was waiting for a light to change to green and the vehicle shut down because of the auto-stop feature, after a couple of seconds the car turned on again and this message came on "stability track off" and this happened like that like 3 times until I turned off the auto-stop. I took it to the dealer the next day and they scanned it for issue and told me there's nothing wrong with the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11578590

Incident

Mar 13, 2024

I got this vehicle and have had the body control module replaced 3 times the first time was as soon as it got out the dealer lot the turn signals were not working so I took it back a week later and they had to replace the body control module and since then they have replaced it 3 times

NHTSA ID

11576586

Incident

Dec 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that after entering the front passenger’s side of the vehicle, she observed water leaking into the interior. After a visual inspection, the contact discovered water damage to the floorboards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the cabin filter was clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer after the contact smelled a burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. The dealer determined that water had damaged several electrical components inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11548403

Incident

Dec 15, 2022

Mileage

30,000 mi

The back up camera is intermittently non functional when placed in reverse gear. A red triangle and red camera icon appear on the screen with a circle and slash through it. GM has posted a Bulletin #PIC6420 that offers a solution stating that it is likely a connection concern and recommends replacing a coax cable which can be ordered through the WPC. There have been multiple complaints about this serious problem on the Cadillac Owners Forum. I make deliveries to senior citizens homes (Meals on Wheels) with this car and need my backup camera to work. I no longer feel safe driving this car. I have contacted my dealership (Lafontaine Cadillac in Highland, Mi) and they will not accommodate a service appointment and supply a loaner car until July 22, 2022.

NHTSA ID

11471702

Incident

Jun 24, 2022

ALL CAMERAS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN CAR IS PUT INTO REVERSE THE SCREEN GOES BLACK WITH A RED TRIANGLE (WARNING) AND A RED CAMERA WITH A CIRCLE AND SLASH THROUGH IT (NO CAMERA). SERVICE DEPARTMENT INDICATED THAT THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN (PIC6420A), BUT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THEY SAID THERE WERE SEVERAL INTERMEDIATE "FIXES" THAT DIDN'T WORK AND NOW GM IS SUPPOSED TO BE RELEASING NEW COAXIAL CABLES TO FINALLY FIX THE ISSUE. SO IN THE MEANTIME NO CAMERAS....

NHTSA ID

11390254

Incident

Jan 26, 2021

Mileage

3,080 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE IS INTERMITTENTLY NOT SHOWING THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK. HAD TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THIS OCCURRED TO HAVE THE TECHNICIANS READ THE CODES ON THE COMPUTER. IF YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF, THE FUEL GAUGE RESETS AND THE TECHNICIANS ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE ERROR CODE. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE TO ORDER A NEW DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL. THE CAR ONLY HAS 1,948 MILES. THIS CAR HAS SERIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

NHTSA ID

11376912

Incident

Nov 28, 2020

Mileage

1,948 mi

2020 CADILLAC XT6 WITH: PLATINUM PACKAGE, ENHANCED VISIBILITY & TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE INCL HD SURROUND VISION CAMERAS, NIGHT VISION, AND DRIVER ASSIST PACKAGE. HD SURROUND VISION CAMERA RECORDER ISSUING INTERMITTENT DASHBOARD DISPLAYS THAT SD MEMORY CARD HAS ERRORS OR HAS BEEN EJECTED WHEN IN FACT THE SD MEMORY CARD HAS NOT BEEN EJECTED. DEALER TRIED TO BLAME A BRAND NEW SD MEMORY CARD FOR THE ISSUES AND REPLACED THE SD MEMORY CARD. ISSUE CONTINUES TO INTERMITTENTLY APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS IS A NEW CAR THAT HAS THESE ISSUES SINCE BEING DELIVERED WITH 300 MILES AND NOT ALMOST 1,100 (ELEVEN HUNDRED) MILES THE ISSUES CONTINUE. THIS CAR HAS SERIOUS ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS.

NHTSA ID

11373579

Incident

Nov 5, 2020

Mileage

1,069 mi

2020 CADILLAC XT6 WITH ALL OPTIONS AND NEW VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 400 MILES, FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR HASH MARKS THAT SHOW THE LEVEL OF FUEL ON THE FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING UPON ENGINE STARTUP. DEALER HAS ALREADY CHECKED COMPUTER CODES AND FOUND NO ERROR CODES. DEALER STATES THEY HAVE RESET COMPUTERS SEVERAL TIMES TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. DANGEROUS DRIVING WITHOUT KNOWING HOW MUCH FUEL IS REALLY IN THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID

11373575

Incident

Nov 5, 2020

Mileage

900 mi

BRAND NEW OFF DEALER LOT NEEDED NEW BATTERY. FROM THAT POINT FORWARD THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER TRIED EVERYTHING INCLUDING WORKING WITH CADILLAC FOR NEW PARTS AND SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTION NORMALLY. AFTER THREE WEEKS OF WORK, IT STILL MALFUNCTIONS AND IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

NHTSA ID

11331957

Incident

May 21, 2020

Mileage

2,046 mi