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2022 Cadillac XT6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 XT6.

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is a three-row crossover that requires 5.3 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil for maintenance, a specification that aligns with Cadillac's standard recommendation for its recent utility vehicles; during this model year, the XT6 accumulated 14 owner complaints across various categories with the most frequent being unspecified or other issues, alongside three recall campaigns addressing separate concerns. Looking at the model's complaint trajectory from its 2020 introduction through 2025, the 2022 model year sits in the middle of the range—more complaints than the lowest point but significantly fewer than the inaugural year's 36 filings—which suggests the brand made meaningful improvements in vehicle quality and customer satisfaction following the initial launch phase while still working to address lingering reliability questions.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle and is vented to the outside of the vehicle. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R18 106HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12693541
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug12646780 alt 55504354
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84586337
Serpentine belt12649097 alt 55488926
Cabin air filter13508023 alt 84987523

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width77.2 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight4689 lb
Track (front / rear)66.5 / 66.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XT6 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2020 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Sport 3.6L V66.40 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
2020Sport 3.6L V66.80 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD
2020Sport 3.6L V67.20 sec15.60 sec310 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3-6.3 Qts.
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity1.0 pt
Engine Coolant Capacity11.2 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · Synthetic · 0W-30

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs11.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53.0; Rear: 30.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.078" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .827
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0001"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 110°18 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 sits in a post-launch maturation arc: after the 2020 debut year recorded 36 complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 investigation, complaints fell to 18 in 2021 and 14 in 2022, while federal investigations dropped to zero from 2022 onward. However, 2022 is a minor recall outlier within that downward trend, carrying 3 recalls versus 2 in 2021, 2023, and 2024, though its 14 complaints remain low and roughly in line with the later, more settled model years. The top complaint categories are diffuse, led by "Unknown or Other" with 4 reports and "Fuel System, Gasoline" with 2, while the data records 1 crash-related complaint and 0 fire complaints without specifying root causes. TSB volume also declined consistently from 855 in 2020 to 742 in 2022, reinforcing a pattern of decreasing service activity as the generation aged. Given its low complaint volume, zero open investigations, and placement after the initial launch-year spike, the 2022 XT6 represents a relatively settled year to buy, provided a buyer verifies that all three recalls have been addressed.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
742
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System1
Power Train,Engine1
Service Brakes1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V392000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:FluidReported 02/06/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may be missing the warning label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac…

22V427000Suspension:RearReported 16/06/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The left-rear suspension toe link may have been tightened improperly, which could result in a loose or separated toe link. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the left-rear suspension and replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 742 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5855K2026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 XT6 take?

5.3 qt of Dexos 1 Full Synthetic Gen 2 ACDelco 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 XT6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.