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Cadillac Suspension Recalls Involving Loose Links and Broken Bolts
Suspension fasteners are the recurring concern, but the affected locations and consequences differ across Cadillac models. Certain 2022 XT5 and XT6 vehicles have a left-rear toe link that may have been tightened improperly, allowing looseness or separation and loss of control. Certain 2023 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles have rear outer control arm bolts that may break because of improper heat treatment, causing rear-wheel misalignment. The 2023–2025 LYRIQ spans the most model years in these notices. Its front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may loosen and separate, allowing detached hardware to damage high-voltage cables or battery coolant lines and cause drive-power loss.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2022-06-16 XT5 and XT6 toe-link recall — loss of vehicle control.
- 2025-04-10 LYRIQ stabilizer-bar recall — vehicle shutdown and loss of drive power while driving.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these suspension notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The June 16, 2022 notice concerning the left-rear suspension toe link on certain Cadillac XT5 and XT6 vehicles does not tell owners to stop driving. The September 20, 2023 notice concerning rear suspension outer control arm bolts on certain Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles also does not tell owners to stop driving. The April 10, 2025 LYRIQ front stabilizer bar bracket bolt notice likewise does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
For the 2022 XT5/XT6 notice, dealers inspect the left-rear suspension and replace a loose or missing fastener. For the 2023 Escalade/ESV notice, they replace both rear outer control arm bolts. For the 2025 LYRIQ notice, they inspect and tighten left and/or right stabilizer bar bracket bolts as necessary. Each remedy is free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 2 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Cadillac Lyriq Front Stabilizer Bar Bolts May Loosen | high |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs Rear Suspension Bolts May Break | high |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Cadillac XT5, XT6, GMC Acadia Rear Suspension Link May Separate | critical |
Common questions
How can the LYRIQ suspension defect cause loss of drive power?
The April 2025 notice says loose front stabilizer bar bracket bolts can separate from the frame. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage high-voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines, resulting in vehicle shutdown and loss of drive power.
What suspension parts are replaced on the recalled Escalade?
The September 2023 notice covers certain 2023 Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. Dealers replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts free of charge. The notice says improperly heat-treated bolts can break and cause rear-wheel misalignment.
Does the XT5 and XT6 toe-link recall require replacement?
The June 2022 notice specifies inspection of the left-rear suspension on certain 2022 XT5 and XT6 vehicles. Dealers replace the fastener if it is loose or missing, free of charge. The notice does not specify unconditional toe-link replacement.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.