The 2024 Cadillac Lyriq is GM's first Ultium-platform luxury EV, so most issues stem from first-generation software/electronics integration and body quality inconsistencies rather than powertrain failures. Early adopters face infotainment bugs, electrical gremlins, and surprisingly shoddy interior fit-and-finish for a $60k+ vehicle.
Infotainment System Freezing and Black Screen Failures
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: 33-inch LED display goes completely black or freezes on startup, Backup camera fails to display (recall NHTSA 24V-051), Loss of climate controls, navigation, and vehicle settings, Requires full system reboot or module replacement in severe cases
Fix: Software reflash takes 1-2 hours at dealer (often covered under warranty), but persistent cases need full infotainment control module replacement at 4-6 hours labor. GM has issued multiple TSBs and one recall for video screen failures.
Estimated cost: $0-3,200
Dashboard and Interior Trim Fitment Issues
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: Dashboard squeaks and rattles, especially over rough pavement, Headliner sagging or detaching at edges within first year, Door panel clips breaking, causing loose trim, Carpet bunching or poorly secured at footwell areas
Fix: Dealer typically addresses under warranty with adhesive reapplication, clip replacement, or full panel swaps. Independent fix involves removing dash sections (3-5 hours) or headliner R&R (4-6 hours). Common on early VINs built in Spring Hill plant's ramp-up period.
Estimated cost: $400-1,800
Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link and Bushing Failures
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 15,000-40,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking noise from front end over bumps or during slow-speed turns, Wandering steering feel or increased body roll, One NHTSA recall (24V-324) for improperly torqued stabilizer bar bolts
Fix: Recall addresses loose fasteners (1 hour), but premature wear of bushings and end links still occurs due to heavy curb weight (5,600+ lbs). Replacement of both front sway bar links and bushings takes 2-3 hours.
Estimated cost: $350-700
Electrical System Wiring Harness Chafing and Shorts
Rare · high severity
Symptoms: Intermittent loss of drive power or 'Service Propulsion System' warning, Battery management system errors showing false range calculations, Complete vehicle shutdown requiring tow (recall NHTSA 24V-384 for harness routing), Burning smell from underbody or wheel wells
Fix: Recall covers harness rerouting at 2-3 hours, but non-recall chafing damage to high-voltage or communication wiring requires harness section replacement at 6-10 hours depending on location. Diagnosis is time-consuming due to Ultium platform complexity.
Estimated cost: $800-4,500
Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Detachment Risk
Rare · high severity
Symptoms: Rear seat belt anchor pulls free from mounting point during normal use, Visible gap or movement at belt lower anchor near seat track, NHTSA recall 24V-228 addresses improperly welded anchors
Fix: Dealer-only recall repair involves reinforcing or replacing seat belt anchor brackets, typically 2-3 hours per side. Critical safety item—check VIN for open recall before purchase.
Estimated cost: $0
ABS/Traction Control Module Software Glitches
Occasional · medium severity
Symptoms: Traction control or ABS warning lights illuminating randomly, False activation of ABS during normal braking, One-pedal driving mode disengaging unexpectedly, NHTSA recall 24V-661 for brake control module programming
Fix: Software reflash at dealer takes 1-2 hours and resolves most cases. Persistent issues may require EBCM replacement at 3-4 hours labor, though rare. Check for completed recall before diagnosing further.
Estimated cost: $0-2,400
Quarter Panel and Door Skin Paint Defects
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: Paint orange peel, runs, or thin coverage visible on rear quarter panels, Early clearcoat failure or peeling around door handles and lower rockers, Misaligned door skins causing panel gaps
Fix: Warranty-covered repaints or panel replacements take 8-12 hours including blending. Quality control issues from Spring Hill plant's learning curve with aluminum body panels. Document defects before warranty expires.
Estimated cost: $1,200-3,500
Owner tips
Keep infotainment software updated via OTA or dealer visits—many early bugs are TSB-resolved
Check all open recalls by VIN before purchase; several are safety-critical (seat belts, wiring, brakes)
Inspect interior trim fitment and paint quality thoroughly during pre-purchase—early 2024 builds have notable QC variance
Verify one-pedal driving and regenerative braking function properly during test drive—ABS module issues affect this
Battery warranty is 8yr/100k mi, but high-voltage wiring issues can strand you; confirm recall 24V-384 completion
Wait for a late-2024 or 2025 build if buying used—early first-gen Ultium teething pains are real, but the platform itself is solid once software and build quality mature.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Lyriq vehicles. The rearview camera screen may turn gray with no camera image.
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The vehicle cockpit unit (VCU) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N252542530. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 – 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
Consequence: A blank video display can result in a loss of critical safety information, such as the speedometer, warning lights, and rearview camera image, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The video display control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252500680.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR · 25V232000
2025-04-10
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The left or right front stabilizer bar bracket bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the bolts to loosen and separate from the vehicle frame. A detached stabilizer bar or bracket can damage the vehicle's high voltage cables or EV battery coolant lines.
Consequence: Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the left and/or right stabilizer bar bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N252494190.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V589000
2024-08-08
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Cadillac LYRIQ all-wheel drive vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) may activate unexpectedly and release brake pressure in the vehicle's service brake system.
Consequence: A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The electronic brake control module software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or EV Concierge at 1-844-EV-CADILLAC (1-844-382-2345). GM's number for this recall is N242453471.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 24V320000
2024-05-09
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. The electric motors in the rear drive units may have insufficiently insulated wires that can contact each other, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493; or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242447080.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE · 23V785000
2023-11-22
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LYRIQ vehicles. The bracket that anchors the left-rear and center-rear seat belts may have been improperly welded to the seat frame.
Consequence: An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the left-rear and center-rear seating positions until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the rear seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N232425220.
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