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2019 Cadillac CT6

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Quick Summary

The 2019 Cadillac CT6 has 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 16. The most common issue is transmission problems (71% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2019 cadillac ct6. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the wheels locked up. the traction control warning light was illuminated. additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted hard. the 4wd service message was displayed. the . There are 4 recalls issued for this model year.

17

Total Complaints

4

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 5)

TRANSMISSION

12 complaints
71%
  • The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the wheels locked up. The traction control warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted hard. The 4WD service message was displayed. The
  • The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V148000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu
  • The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated upon parking and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started to roll back 1 to 2 feet. The contact stated that his foot was still near the vehicle, and the contact was able to depress the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. The contact pressed
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the wheels locked up. The traction control warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted hard. The 4WD service message was displayed. The

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (4)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT12/12/2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled. Furthermore, if this specific error occurs, the vehicle's diagnostics will not illuminate the instrument cluster ESC and ABS malfunction warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268090.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2019 Cadillac CT6

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,715
Per month
$143
Per mile
14.3¢
MPG
28
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$2,001/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,412/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2019 Cadillac CT6

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$2,143
Full coverage / month
$179
Liability only / year
$710
vs US avg
+28%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age1.00x
= Full coverage estimate$2143

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Cadillac New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
4 yr / 50K mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
6 yr / 100K mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70K mi

These are the terms for a new Cadillac. If you're buying a used 2019 CT6, 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

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
VISIBILITY(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 17 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CT6. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the wheels locked up. The traction control warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted hard. The 4WD service message was displayed. The

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CADILLAC CT6. WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 9-5610946955. THE FAILURE MI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • VISIBILITY: HELLO, ON AN ESTIMATED 8+ TIMES, I PUT MY VEHICLE INTO GEAR, DROVE OFF AND BOTH MY SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE IN THE CLOSED/UP POSITION. I HAVE LEARNED FROM GM SUPPORT THAT GM DID NOT DEVELOP SOFTWARE WHERE THE MIRRORS AUTOMATICALLY OPEN: WHEN EITHER OPENING THE DOORS OR PUTTING INTO GEAR. THIS IS EXT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: ABS system error StabiliTrak error Cruise Control error Vehicle with <14,000 miles is exhibiting symptoms of earlier ABS recall.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 4 recalls have been completed — free at any Cadillac dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Cadillac CT6 — Year Comparison

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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
17
Recalls
4
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
16

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