Model year guide

2020 Cadillac xt6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Cadillac xt6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 34 on record.

2020 Cadillac xt6 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2020 Cadillac xt6 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints36
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Typical price$45,309

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Cadillac xt6 recalls 4

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #22V709000 · manufacturer #N222378380 · 22/09/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

Fix: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #20V668000 · manufacturer #N202313440 · 29/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet custome…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #20V639000 · manufacturer #N202314760 · 15/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.…

Air Bags:side/window:curtain:inflator NHTSA Campaign #20V446000 · manufacturer #N202305380 · 30/07/2020

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect RRAB modules, free of charge. The recall began September 3, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for th…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Cadillac xt6 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2020 Cadillac xt6 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2020 Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

What's a 2020 Cadillac xt6 worth?

Low
$27,500
Typical price
$45,309
High
$52,400

From 8 comparable 2020 Cadillac xt6 listings.

Dimensions & weight

Length
198.8 in
Width
77.2 in
Height
68.9 in
Wheelbase
112.6 in
Curb weight
4,689 lb
Front track
66.5 in
Rear track
66.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2020 Cadillac xt6. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Rear-View Camera Failure Closed

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-006) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in Model Year (MY) 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The complaints report that the screen for the RVC is black, sometimes with a red triangle and a circle with a line through it. To date, ODI has received a total of 18 complaints and sever…

NHTSA #PE22006 · Back Over Prevention · opened Jul 2022 · closed Nov 2022

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 858

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 858.

This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Bulletin PIT3271Q · Apr 2026

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Bulletin PIP6104 · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902V · Mar 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

Bulletin PIT6425D · Mar 2026

This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.

Bulletin PIP5841H · Feb 2026

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

Bulletin PIT6425C · Jan 2026

This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.

Bulletin PIP6098 · Jan 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XT6 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 5

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Cadillac xt6. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, the connectors on the cables for the rearview camera may not be attached properly. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display could reduc…

Transport Canada #2022536 · Sep 2022

Fabrics

Issue: Under certain testing conditions, the front seat material may not meet the flammability requirements of Canadian regulations. However, when the seat mat is tested in a fully assembled state, with all four layers, it meets all requirements. Safety Risk: This is a testing issue that does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has m…

Transport Canada #2021146 · Mar 2021

Powertrain

Issue: On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to…

Transport Canada #2020520 · Oct 2020

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the fuel pump assembly. As a result, the flow of fuel to the engine could be partially blocked. Under certain conditions, like a low fuel level, this could cause the engine to stall. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mai…

Transport Canada #2020484 · Oct 2020

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the side curtain airbag inflators. As a result, the airbags may not inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that does inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace t…

Transport Canada #2020350 · Jul 2020

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Cadillac xt6

The Cadillac XT6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors. The vehicle was introduced on January 12, 2019, at the North American International Auto Show. It went on sale in June of the same year as a 2020 model.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2020 Cadillac xt6 trims & engines on record

Trims
Premium Luxury · Sport
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl

2020 Cadillac xt6 vehicles on record

Other Cadillac xt6 model years

2020 Cadillac xt6 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Cadillac xt6 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Cadillac xt6. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Cadillac xt6?

Across all 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, power train, back over prevention.

What is the 2020 Cadillac xt6 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2020 Cadillac xt6 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

How much is a 2020 Cadillac xt6 worth?

Comparable 2020 Cadillac xt6 listings run roughly $27,500–$52,400, typically around $45,309 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.