Cadillac controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
GM recalls vehicles over suspension problem
Recall announced
General Motors issued a recall of more than 380,000 cars because of a suspension problem that can cause swaying on the highway. According to the report, the affected vehicles include the Cadillac SRX and the Saab 9-4 X SUVs. Dealers were to fix the problem for free starting in August. The recall covers a suspension defect linked to swaying at highway speeds, and the remedy was to be provided at no cost to owners through dealers.
GM is recalling more than 380,000 cars over a suspension problem that can cause swaying on the highway. The article says the affected vehicles include Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-4 X SUVs, and dealers will fix the problem for free starting in August.
Company response
Recall — GM
GM is recalling more than 380,000 cars because of a suspension problem that leads to "swaying" on the highway.
Source excerpt
It affects Cadillac SRX and the Saab 9-4 X SUV's.
GM is recalling more than 380,000 cars because of a suspension problem that leads to "swaying" on the highway.
2021
GM recall covers vehicles with faulty air-bag warning light
Recall announced
In a recall affecting Cadillac and other GM vehicles, the U.S. government's highway safety agency approved General Motors' request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles' software free of charge.
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency approved General Motors’ request to recall 285,622 vehicles across specified 2021 models because a software issue could cause the air-bag warning light to operate inconsistently. GM said it would update the vehicles’ software free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
GM will update the vehicles’ software free of charge to fix the problem
Source excerpt
GM will update the vehicles’ software free of charge to fix the problem
The government said 285,622 vehicles were affected by the software-related issue, which could cause the air bag light to illuminate inconsistently and fail to notify the driver of an actual problem.
2021
General Motors recalls vehicles over fuel-pump control-module issue
Recall announced
General Motors recalled 14,901 vehicles because the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail. The article identifies the affected models as the 2021 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade. The control module was to be replaced by authorized retailers at no cost, and customers were to be notified on November 8.
Company response
Remediation — Authorized retailers
Supplied by Vitesco Technologies, the control module will be replaced by authorized retailers at no expense to the customer.
Source excerpt
Supplied by Vitesco Technologies, the control module will be replaced by authorized retailers at no expense to the customer.
A grand total of 14,901 vehicles are affected by this problem as per manufacturing records and component data.
More specifically, the power control module may cause the fuel pump to operate intermittently or fail altogether.
2021
GM recalls vehicles over third-row seat belt hazard
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of 94,641 vehicles across the Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands after identifying a potential hazard involving third-row seat belts. The belts could be damaged and might break in a crash. GM said it would inspect the vehicles and replace damaged belts free of charge, and reposition them if necessary.
Company response
Remediation — 通用汽车
通用汽车表示，将对召回的车辆进行安全带检查，并免费更换受损的安全带。如有必要，通用还将对安全带进行重新安置，确保其不再受损。
Source excerpt
已经正式向美国国家公路交通安全管理局（NHTSA）提出申请，因第三排安全带存在安全隐患，宣布召回旗下凯迪拉克、雪佛兰和GMC品牌共计94641辆汽车（或将涵盖部分平行进口汽车）。
受损的安全带在事故中可能发生断裂，失去对乘员的保护功能，存在安全隐患。
2020
GM announces global Takata air-bag inflator recall
Recall announced
General Motors announced a worldwide recall of approximately 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.
General Motors announced that it would recall about 7 million pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air-bag inflators. The recall covers specified 2007–2014 model-year vehicles. NHTSA concluded the inflators were at risk of exploding after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
Source excerpt
The announcement came Monday after the U.S. government told the automaker it had to recall 6 million of the vehicles domestically.
NHTSA concluded that the GM inflators in question are at risk of the same type of explosion after long-term exposure to high heat and humidity as other recalled Takata inflators,
General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
2020
General Motors recalled more than 217,000 vehicles over potential transmission-oil leaks
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil could leak, potentially stopping the vehicles or causing a fire. The recall covers specified Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac models; dealers are to inspect the mechanism and replace missing bolts. The recall was expected to start December 14.
Company response
Remediation — Dealers
Dealers will inspect the mechanism and replace bolts if they’re missing.
Source excerpt
General Motors is recalling more than 217,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because transmission oil can leak, causing them to stop moving or possibly catch fire.
The recall covers certain versions of the 2018 through 2020 Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse as well as the GMC Terrain.
Dealers will inspect the mechanism and replace bolts if they're missing. The recall is expected to start Dec. 14.
2019
GM recalls vehicles over faulty brake system
Recall announced
General Motors announced a recall of nearly 3.5 million vehicles because a brake-system issue may make the brakes difficult to use and could result in a crash. According to the source, repairs are available free of charge at GM dealerships, and loaner vehicles will be provided during repairs for vehicles still under warranty. The recall was reported on September 27, 2019.
General Motors is recalling nearly 3.5 million vehicles because a brake-system issue may make them difficult to use and could result in a crash. The article says repairs are available free of charge at GM dealerships and that loaner vehicles will be provided during repairs for vehicles still under warranty.
Company response
Remediation — General Motors
A fix is available to owners at will be repaired at GM dealerships free of charge.
Source excerpt
A fix is available to owners at will be repaired at GM dealerships free of charge.
The vehicles impacted by the recall include: 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 2015-2017 Chevrolet Tahoe 2015-2018 GMC Yukon 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade
2019
SAIC announces recall of 16,292 Cadillac CT6 vehicles in China
Recall announced
SAIC Motor announced a recall of 16,292 Cadillac CT6 vehicles in China, scheduled to begin on December 31. According to the announcement, a software error could disable the electronic stability control and antilock brake systems. SAIC stated that it would upgrade the software of the affected vehicles free of charge.
SAIC Motor said it would recall 16,292 Cadillac CT6 vehicles in China, with the recall scheduled to begin December 31, because a software error could disable the electronic stability control and antilock brake systems. SAIC said it would upgrade the affected vehicles' software free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — SAIC Motor Corp.
The automaker promised to upgrade electronic brake control module software of the affected cars free of charge to eliminate safety risks
Source excerpt
Shanghai-based SAIC Motor Corp. will recall 16,292 Cadillac CT6 vehicles from the Chinese market next week, according to the country's top quality watchdog.
The automaker promised to upgrade electronic brake control module software of the affected cars free of charge to eliminate safety risks, according to the statement.
Due to an electronic brake control module software error, the electronic stability control (ESC) and antilock brake system (ABS) of the affected vehicles may become disabled.
2019
GM recalls more than 814,000 vehicles for brake and battery issues
Recall announced
General Motors recalled more than 814,000 U.S. pickup trucks and cars in two campaigns. One covered nearly 464,000 vehicles with a software error that could disable electronic stability control and antilock brakes; another covered over 350,000 pickups with battery cables that could interrupt electrical connections and possibly cause stalling or fire. Dealers were to reprogram brake computers or inspect and clean cable connectors starting January 27. The article said the documents mentioned no crashes, fires or injuries.
Stated objective. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables
Company response
Recall — General Motors
General Motors is recalling more than 814,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. to fix problems with electronic brake controls and battery cables.
Source excerpt
According to a report General Motors indicated it is issuing recalls for more than 900,000 vehicles due to possible fire risks, and also brake software issues.
The first recall is for more than a half million 2019 light-duty Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Cadillac CT6 and GMC Sierra 1500's that may be subject to possible software issues with the brake system notifications.
Also, battery cable issues that could cause a fire are behind GM recalling close to a half million 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks.