Warren, MI – July 8, 2024 – General Motors (NYSE:GM), which owns the Cadillac brand, is recalling 6,746 SUVs whose driver information displays may fail to show when critical indicators – such as turn signals – are turned on. The defect may confuse other road users and increase the risk of a crash.
The recall comes on the back of hundreds of driver complaints and affects the following vehicles:
- 2023 – 2025 Cadillac XT5
- 2024 – 2025 Cadillac XT6
Recall summary
Due to a software error, the indicator lights for turn signals, hazards and high beams may “fail to illuminate” when engaged in the listed vehicles.
Recall risks
With no dashboard indicators to warn them, drivers could accidentally leave the turn signals or hazard lights on, which may confuse other road users. At the same time, incessant high beams may blind oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision.
Background of the recall
The recall comes on the back of nearly 200 driver complaints. No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Other Cadillac and GM recalls
A similar issue was the cause of another General Motors recall took place in January 2023 and affected several Cadillac models, as well several GMC and Chevrolet models, as reported.
In February 2024, General Motors recalled over 323,000 Chevy Silverado pickups whose tailgates would open while driving, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge.
The owners should receive notifications on August 5, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Almost 7,000 luxury SUVs are affected by this Cadillac turn signals recall. To do a Cadillac recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
