2022 Cadillac XT6 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
10,185 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 15 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 20.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 13.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 5; Engine: 3; Electrical System: 2; Power Train: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2022: 4; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 4; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11489768 · 2022-10-18 (October 18, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated that while parking in a parking space with her great nephew in a booster seat on the rear passenger seat, she depressed the brake pedal and shifted into park. However, upon releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, hit a pole, and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle located on the other side of the pole. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal and shifting into reverse, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle parked…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,829 miles reported. Look up ODI 11489768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11511541 · 2023-03-13 (March 13, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Law Enforcement was notified of the failure and arrived to aid the driver. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and pushed to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11511541 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11540775 · 2023-08-25 (August 25, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT6. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking spot, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump module to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11540775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11605666 · 2024-07-31 (July 31, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac XT6. That contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, another vehicle suddenly came in front of the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal, and the braking assist failed to activate. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop and avoided a crash. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,370 miles reported. Look up ODI 11605666 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11618684 · 2024-10-08 (October 8, 2024)
The vehicle's battery is discharged causing the vehicle to be unable to start. After using the jump start to start the vehicle and driving for a period of time, the vehicle's brakes failed on the highway. And many fault lights popped up.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11618684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11736690 · 2026-05-08 (May 8, 2026)
My Cadillac has experienced a history of repeated mechanical/electrical issues and has spent extended periods of time out of service at the dealership for repairs. On today’s date, while driving at normal roadway speed, the vehicle suddenly lost all power without warning, creating a dangerous safety situation. The vehicle became extremely difficult to control and lost normal drivability functions while in traffic. I was fortunately able to safely maneuver the vehicle to a stop without a collision or injury. Due to the complete loss of power a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11736690 at NHTSA ↗