I've had plenty of Cadillac in the bay over the years, and the electrical-system complaints on these don't surprise me. 1,209 on the NHTSA record across 84 model-year entries (2005–2025) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 11 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Cadillac vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $850 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 583 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 71,536 miles. Read the specific complaints before assuming the worst — the category covers everything from a forty-dollar switch to a twenty-five-hundred-dollar module.
Cadillac electrical problems
1,209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Cadillac vehicles for electrical issues. 7 active recall campaigns. See electrical across all makes →
Worst-affected Cadillac model-years for electrical Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Cadillac electrical 8 on file
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Hummer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ vehicles and 2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles
An improperly secured battery may become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles
Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV SUV, and GMC Sierra EV vehicles
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
General motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dts and Buick lucerne vehicles equipped with v8 engines
A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Common questions
How many Cadillac electrical complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,209 complaints across 84 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 7 active recall campaigns cover electrical issues across the Cadillac lineup.
Which Cadillac model has the most electrical complaints?
The 2006 Cadillac DTS leads with 68 complaints in this category. Next: 2010 SRX (59) and 2013 SRX (48).
What does it cost to fix Cadillac electrical problems?
Independent shops average $850 for electrical repairs across the Cadillac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Cadillac electrical recalls?
Yes — 8 active recall campaigns cover electrical on Cadillac vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.