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Cadillac Exterior Lighting Recalls: Running Lights and Turn Signal Problems
Daytime running lights that remain on with the headlights are the repeated defect in this group. The November 2022 notice covers certain 2021 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The December 2022 notice covers certain 2020–2023 CT4 and CT5 vehicles and 2022–2023 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. These notices identify glare and reduced visibility as the concern. A different defect affects certain 2019 CT6 vehicles: turning the steering wheel does not automatically cancel the turn signals. CT4 and CT5 have the widest model-year coverage in an individual notice, while Escalade and Escalade ESV appear in both running-light notices.
Warning signs to watch for
- November 2022 Escalade/ESV running-light recall: daytime running lights may remain on when the headlights are on.
- December 2022 CT4/CT5 and Escalade/ESV running-light recall: daytime running lights may remain on when the headlights are on.
- February 2019 CT6 turn-signal recall: steering-wheel rotation does not automatically cancel the flashing turn signals.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these three exterior-lighting notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The November 2022 daytime-running-light notice, December 2022 daytime-running-light notice, and February 2019 CT6 turn-signal notice do not tell owners to stop driving. The running-light notices describe glare that can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. The CT6 notice describes an active turn signal misleading pedestrians and other drivers. These notices do not provide a separate continuing-driving instruction for the lighting behaviors they describe.
What the free repair involves
The November 2022 running-light notice specifies a free over-the-air body control module software update. The December 2022 notice specifies a free body control module software update by a dealer or over the air. For the February 2019 CT6 recall, dealers replace the turn-signal switch; the supplied notice does not state whether that repair is free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report exterior lighting problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under exterior lighting for the Cadillac models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Exterior lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 4 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2022 | GM Vehicles Daytime Running Lights Stay On | medium |
| Nov 3, 2022 | GM SUVs: Daytime Running Lights May Not Turn Off | high |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Cadillac CT6 Turn Signals May Not Cancel Automatically | medium |
Common questions
Which Cadillac models have the daytime running light problem?
The November 2022 notice lists certain 2021 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The December 2022 notice lists certain 2020–2023 CT4 and CT5 vehicles and 2022–2023 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. Both describe running lights remaining on with headlights.
Can Cadillac running-light recalls be repaired over the air?
The November 2022 notice specifies an over-the-air body control module software update. The December 2022 notice permits either a dealer update or an over-the-air update of that software. Both notices expressly state that their updates are free of charge.
What does the CT6 turn-signal recall repair?
The February 2019 notice says steering-wheel rotation will not automatically cancel the turn signals in certain 2019 CT6 vehicles. Dealers replace the turn-signal switch. The supplied notice does not specify a repair charge or tell owners to stop driving.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.