Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | sedan | 8 | 4.2 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 4.2TT | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4.2TT |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 2.0T | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 2.0T |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | 2.0T | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.0T |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 20 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 122.4 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Cadillac CT6 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 2019 Cadillac CT6 4DR RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 2018 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2017 | 2017 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2016 | 2016 Cadillac CT6 4DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2020
NewestThe 2020 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
The 2019 Cadillac CT6 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant power train concerns including potential wheel lock-up and rolling backward when parked.
2018
The 2018 Cadillac CT6 offers a comfortable ride and premium features, but its average reliability rating and documented issues with the **engine** and **steering** demand careful inspection.
2017
The 2017 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 is rated Below Average for reliability, with significant concerns in critical safety systems like airbags and powertrain components.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Cadillac CT6?
Carfocal currently has 5 published CT6 reports, covering 2016 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Cadillac CT6 presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Is the Cadillac CT6 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Cadillac CT6. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 cadillac ct6 presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2020 cadillac ct6's value proposition is significantly impacted by its documented reliability concerns, particularly regarding the powertrain and brakes. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Cadillac CT6?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2016 through 2020.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 5
- Years tracked
- 5
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints