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NHTSA Recall 21V759000: Headlights (exterior lighting) and exterior lighting

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 181 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Cadillac CT6.

181
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (November 3)
NHTSA campaign21V759000
Manufacturer campaignN162016079
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report receivedSeptember 29, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 3, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Cadillac CT6 vehicles. The Park/Position lights may be excessively bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install right and left side in-line headlight jumper harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N162016079.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V759000

Make and modelModel years
Cadillac CT62016, 2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.