As General Motors continues to battle the effects of the global microchip shortage, The General has been forced to place a variety of features under constraint, with models across the GM lineup affected. Previously, GM Authority covered the 2022 Chevy models and 2022 GMC models currently facing feature availability constraints, and now, we’re taking a look at the 2022 Cadillac models currently under constraint.
According to an announcement made as of March 14th production, several Cadillac models are currently under constraint for certain features. Affected models include the Cadillac CT4, Cadillac CT5, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac XT4, Cadillac XT5, and Cadillac XT6.
Affected features for these Cadillac models include the Heated Steering Wheel feature, Heated Front Seats, Ventilated Front Seats, Heated Outboard Rear Seats, Rear Park Assist, and Front and Rear Park Assist. Several of these features were under constraint previously as a result of the microchip shortage, as GM Authority has covered in the past.
Look over the table below for a more complete breakdown of the Cadillac models and features currently under constraint:
| Model | Affected Trim Levels | Affected Units | Heated Steering Wheel | Heated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats | Heated Outboard Rear Seats | Rear Park Assist | Front And Rear Park Assist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT4 | Luxury | Some units | X1 | |||||
| CT4 | Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, CT4-V | Some units | X2 | X3 | ||||
| CT4 | Premium Luxury, Sport, CT4-V | Some units | X3 | X1 | ||||
| CT5 | Luxury | Some units | X1 | |||||
| CT5 | Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, CT5-V | Some units | X2 | X3 | ||||
| CT5 | Premium Luxury, Sport, CT5-V | Some units | X3 | X1 | ||||
| Escalade | Luxury | Some units | X1 | |||||
| XT4 | Luxury | Some units | X4 | |||||
| XT4 | Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport | Some units | X2 | X5 | X5 | |||
| XT4 | Premium Luxury, Sport | Some units | X5 | X4 | ||||
| XT5 | Luxury, Premium Luxury | Some units | X3 | |||||
| XT5 | Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport | Some units | X6 | |||||
| XT5 | Premium Luxury | Some units | X3 | |||||
| XT5 | Premium Luxury, Sport | Some units | X7 | X3,8 | ||||
| XT6 | Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport | Some units | X6 | |||||
| XT6 | Luxury, Premium Luxury | Some units | X3 | |||||
| XT6 | Premium Luxury | Some units | X3 | |||||
| XT6 | Premium Luxury, Sport | Some units | X3,8 |
- Feature made unavailable as of January 24, 2022 production
- Feature made unavailable as of December 6, 2021 production
- Feature made unavailable as of March 14, 2022 production
- Feature made unavailable as of January 3, 2022 production
- Feature made unavailable as of November 15, 2021 production
- Feature made unavailable as of December 20, 2021 production
- Feature made unavailable as of February 14, 2022 production
- Feature made unavailable between November 15, 2021 and February 20, 2022 production
The global microchip shortage is the result of myriad different factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which not only created production delays, but also created increased demand for electronic devices. What’s more, the China-U.S. trade war and other factors compounded the shortage. With regard to the latest news, the recent earthquake in Japan has forced Renesas, a GM microchip supplier, to temporarily shut down operations.
To help curb the effects of the microchip shortage, General Motors prioritized its full-size SUV and pickup truck models. General Motors is also working with a number of major chip manufacturers to develop its own family of microcontrollers with the aim to reducing the complexity and costs associated with the latest automobile features. On the political front, the Biden Administration has backed a $52 billion microchip production bill to boost domestic manufacturing.
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Comments
So tired of this–General Motors just shut down all assembly lines except for the full-size SUVS–Silverado pick up-and Corvette–give them all the chips–shut down all the other lines—goodbye Cadillac—not buying any half- finished vehicles.
This is so sad. This forces me to look at GM competitors now because I can’t wait much longer to buy a new car.
Ordered the CT5-V, 4 months ago. The dealer told me if was ready in February then called me 2 weeks later to tell me that they made a mistake and there’s no time table for my vehicle to be complete 🙃
I ordered a
Premium Luxury XT4 in January. Still have not gotten my new car. Was told the car came off the assembly line but is sitting waiting for computer chips. Looking at the chart above I am sure I am not fully getting the car I ordered. No heated seats, no heated steering wheel? Premium luxury is supposed to have those items. What else will be missing from a premium luxury Cadillac?
I ordered an XT6 at the end of February. The vehicle was completed prior to April 15. My ETA was set to April 27. It got delayed and moved to May 22. Again, still sitting in Spring Hill, TN. I obtained my build sheet today and it was built with the heated steering wheel, but not heated seats. I was informed that I have to wait for chips to come in and the local dealership would contact me. My ETA has not been changed as of yet, but does anyone have any experience with the XT6 shipping? Rates increased this month and I’m assuming will increase once again. Such a waiting game.
I just picked up a 2022 XT4 and wasn’t told it didn’t have heated seats front back and heated steering wheel due to chip shortage.
I feel duped. I had a 2019 xt4 and really want it back.
I am very disappointed..
I will be talking to my Lawyer soon about a law suit, I am paying for those features, I want my money back or a reduction in my car note. This is totally unacceptable to consumers…class action law suit against Gm if it they don’t hurry and right their wrong at this point!!
Would love to know if a class action suit is in process. I purchased my new XT5 in June and was promised the Park Assist Chip would be installed this Fall 22. It’s end December and still no idea of when or if Chip will be ever installed. This is a MAJOR SAFETY flaw to the vehicle to not have any parking sensors. Paid over $60K for this car and incredibly frustrated to be missed vital features.
When can I expect to receive the missing chips for my XT4 2022. I was told it would be only a couple weeks. It will soon be 3 months. There should be compensation for the delay.
I have been waiting 8 months. Xt4 2022 the dealer is the worst. Does not return your calls. They don’t care they already have your money. I have purchased 27 brand new vehicles from GM this will definitely be the last. Next time Mercedes’.
Pick up my CT5 3/31/2022 was told by dealer & salesperson by fall my chips would be in, well here we are 11/28/2022. No chips I called the dealer parts and their telling me I was to tell parts to order the chips, and I told them if I don’t get my chips I’m returning the car to dealer and I’m done!! Again GM lied again, no more GM FOR ME!
It has now been over 6 months. Selling a car that is unsafe (beeper for backup camera was never installed), is a safety hazard. It should be a crime to sell an unsafe car. There should be compensation! I have been thinking about securing a lawyer.
Bought a 2021 Cadillac Escalade brand new and I still have not received my chips for heated seats and parking. Will never buy a GMC car of any kind again. Worst Customer Service on any transparency regarding this issue. Sale persons said it would come in 2 months. It’s now been 18 months and still no answers.