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2024 Cadillac XT6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 XT6.

The 2024 Cadillac XT6 accumulates 14 total owner complaints alongside 2 recalls, with Power Train issues representing the most frequently cited area of concern among respondents. Examined within the 20202025 production span, this model year registers substantially fewer grievances than the 36 recorded in 2020—the line’s peak—while still exceeding the 8 complaints logged for 2025. This placement reveals steady improvement from the nameplate’s troubled launch phase, though the 2024 edition remains distinct from the later low-water mark of reliability achieved in the final model year.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12693541. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12693541 alt 12727115
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug55504354 alt 12646780
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84586337
Cabin air filter84987523 alt 13508023

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

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; 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 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive 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 2024 Cadillac XT6 sits late in the generation's lifecycle, where the federal data shows a clear and encouraging downward arc. Complaints dropped from 36 in the 2020 launch year to just 13 by 2023, and the 2024 model holds essentially flat at 14 complaints — a negligible one-complaint uptick that keeps it among the quietest years on record. Recalls remained at two, consistent with 2021 and 2023, and no NHTSA investigations have been open since the 2021 model year, suggesting earlier-generation issues have largely been addressed. Notably, TSBs have declined sharply each year — from 855 in 2020 down to 374 in 2024 — indicating Cadillac has progressively reduced the volume of engineering service updates, a sign of maturing production stability. The primary complaint concentration for 2024 is in the Power Train category (6 of 14 complaints), with the remainder scattered across electrical, braking, and forward-collision systems; the data does not specify root causes, but the small absolute numbers and the absence of any crash or fire complaints are reassuring. For a used buyer, 2024 represents one of the strongest years in this generation — early teething problems are behind it, complaint volume is near its floor, and the vehicle benefits from five years of running refinements.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
374
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
0 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.

Power Train6
Electrical System2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Service Brakes,Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V681000Visibility:WindshieldReported 12/10/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge…

24V459000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 20/06/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are… Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 374 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…
PIT6503A2026-06-03Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6540J2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

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

Does the 2024 XT6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.