NHTSA Data Explorer
Cadillac
Data refreshed July 12, 2026
Complaints
14,807
Active records
Recalls
227
Active records
TSBs
12,226
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
61
Injuries
1,025
Crashes
1,000
Fires
358
Top reported issues — Cadillac
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Condition issue
Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Lighting behavior
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Thermal issue
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Electrical issue
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Smell
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Charging behavior
Most-reported Cadillac models
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Browse all Cadillac models
All Cadillac models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 CADILLAC XT5
Filed Jul 8, 2026
I had P0128 Code with a warning message Steering assist is reduced, drive with care. My local mechanic told I need a new thermostat. I have replaced my thermostat and it cost me 700 dollars out of pocket.
2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ
Filed Jul 7, 2026
I leased a new 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ on XXX. The vehicle had approximately 960 miles when the incident occurred. After DC fast charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Las Vegas, NV, the charging session did not complete normally. Shortly afterward, the vehicle displayed a “Reduced Acceleration – Drive with Care” warning message and vehicle performance was significantly reduced. The air conditioning also stopped cooling properly while outside temperatures exceeded 100°F. Because vehicle…
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
Filed Jul 7, 2026
XXX around 10:30pm I was driving on the expressway about 65mph when the car lost power and turned off without any warning. It immediately shifted into neutral without me shifting gears. I was stranded in the right lane at night with cars driving by. I was extremely nervous I was going to be rear ended. I was able to pull over to the right shoulder on the expressway and then the car wouldn’t start. I had to have it towed to my house. I tried to start it once I got home and it will crank but not…
2021 CADILLAC CT5
Filed Jul 7, 2026
All 4 of my door handles suddenly stopped working and they will start working from time to time. Most of the time it’s 3-4 days where i cant open my door’s from the outside. I have looked into this and have found that MANY other CT5 users have had the same experience where they are unable to open their doors from the outside, most stating that it could be the door actuator. Others stating they have taken their vehicle in and have been quoted up to $4,000 to do the repair on something we…
2024 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
Filed Jul 6, 2026
I own a 2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with GM's 6.2L L87 V8 engine. The recall remedy for GM Safety Recall N252494000 (NHTSA Campaign No. 25V-274) was completed on April 17, 2026, at approximately 48,905 miles. Only approximately 2,347 miles later, on June 15, 2026, at approximately 51,252 miles, the engine experienced a severe malfunction while I was driving with passengers. Without warning, the engine began running extremely rough with severe vibration and shaking. The Check Engine…
2020 CADILLAC XT4
Filed Jul 6, 2026
Brakes feel squishy again, feels like it won’t stop, vehicle leak, tpms light on
2015 CADILLAC SRX
Filed Jul 6, 2026
The headlight went dim and put in new but that didn’t work for long now I can’t drive at night can’t see road. Only had less than 2 years
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE
Filed Jul 4, 2026
I have a 2022 Escalade with 98,000 miles at 70,000 miles I complained about engine and transmission issues On June 14 I lost my transmission I brought it to the dealer and they diagnosed it as a valve body failure Valve number 6 stuck and binding Unfortunately I inquired about the special coverage and my vin is not in the special Recall This problem extends beyond what gm is saying
2019 CADILLAC XT4
Filed Jul 3, 2026
I took my suv in for diagnostics to a certified GM dealership at least twice while still under warranty. The check engine light was on, the car was behaving abnormally as well as making unusual concerning noises. The dealership sent me away saying no codes showed up and they couldn’t find a problem.The light would come on and off sporadically. I took screen shots of my dashboard every time the light came on. Within months of my warranty expiring xI was traveling to IL 1.5 hours from home on…
2024 CADILLAC XT4
Filed Jul 3, 2026
Automatic emergency braking activated on three separate occasions when there weren’t any reasons for it to engage, additionally if there were any cars behind me I would have been rear ended since they would not have anticipated me stopping so suddenly.