2017 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN HYBRID has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 11. The most common issue is transmission problems (64% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle's transmission lurches and slips out of gear in coast conditions; during turns and in intersections..
11
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 5)
TRANSMISSION
7 complaints- • VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION LURCHES AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR IN COAST CONDITIONS; DURING TURNS AND IN INTERSECTIONS.
- • I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE THAT INVOLVES HARD SHIFTING AT TIMES AND ALSO, THE VEHICLE SOMETIMES WILL LURCH QUITE ABRUPTLY. IT ACTUALLY FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 OCCASIONS AND THEY WERE ONLY ABLE TO "REPLICATE" THE PROBLEM ONE TIM
- • TRANSMISSION HAS A SIGNIFICATION CLUNK/HESITATION/DELAY SHIFTING UP FROM 1ST-2ND GEAR AND DOWN FROM 2ND-1ST GEAR. IN THE UPSHIFT, THE CAR VIOLENTLY LUNGES FORWARD ONCE THE ACCELERATION REV FROM THE PUSH OF THE PEDAL CATCHES UP WITH THE GEAR SHIFTING, NO MATTER HOW DELICATELY YOU MIGHT PUSH THE PEDA
“VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION LURCHES AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR IN COAST CONDITIONS; DURING TURNS AND IN INTERSECTIONS.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN HYBRID
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Cadillac New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Cadillac. If you're buying a used 2017 CT6 PLUG-IN HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Cadillac dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION LURCHES AND SLIPS OUT OF GEAR IN COAST CONDITIONS; DURING TURNS AND IN INTERSECTIONS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: LANE DEPARTURE WARNING ALERT DOES NOT WORK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC CT6. DUE TO THE CHANGES IN THE WEATHER, THE REAR WINDOW HAD A MARBLEIZED HAZE COVER, WHICH MADE VISIBILITY OUT OF THE WINDOW EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHOOLEY CADILLAC (2101 45TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC CT6. DUE TO THE CHANGES IN THE WEATHER, THE REAR WINDOW HAD A MARBLEIZED HAZE COVER, WHICH MADE VISIBILITY OUT OF THE WINDOW EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHOOLEY CADILLAC (2101 45TH ST, WEST PALM BEACH, FL), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Cadillac CT6 PLUG-IN HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 11
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