2023 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD
Premium Electric SUV · AWD
Based on battery health, build quality, owner data, EPA range, and market pricing
Below average for 2023 EV Compact SUVs (class avg 68)
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The 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD packs 307 miles of EPA range, 190 kW fast charging and a 100 kWh battery, and the score gets it into the conversation; battery and service records decide whether to make an offer.
Score read
A 66/100 makes this a paperwork-and-test-drive decision. The useful split is software and driver-assist score at 98/100 versus owner feedback score at 50/100. Owners on Reddit repeatedly cite range and software tech as recurring problems. If the seller cannot show recall completion, price that risk or move on.
Price context
This trim started from $63,795 new. Used examples have come down since launch, but pricing varies by miles, condition, and how the model is moving right now; pull a current KBB Fair Purchase, an Edmunds True Market Value, or an active dealer listing for this exact trim, and anchor your offer there. Walk if the seller will not move off new-car-style pricing.
Who this is for
✓ Good for
- ⏱ Daily commuter ≤50 mi/day, predictable charging
- ↦ Road tripper Long trips, needs DC fast network
✗ Avoid if you are a
- $ Bargain hunter Best TCO, reliability + low depreciation
Gotchas
- Serviceable Recall paperwork has to match the exact VIN.
Mitigation Use NHTSA and the automaker lookup, then require repair records instead of a verbal promise.
- Verify Owner feedback is the part to read carefully (50/100).
Mitigation Read the complaint themes and ask whether this VIN has already had those issues repaired.
- Verify Current market pricing is not confirmed well enough for this trim.
Mitigation Compare KBB, J.D. Power, and live listings for the same trim before treating price as a buying signal.
Pre-purchase inspection
- 1 Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and the automaker recall lookup before discussing price.
- 2 Compare the dashboard range estimate with the EPA 307-mile rating after a full charge.
- 3 Confirm how much of the 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty remains and whether it transfers.
- 4 If road trips matter, run a short DC fast-charge session and watch whether speed tapers normally.
- 5 Read the complaint themes, not just the count, and ask the seller whether those issues have shown up on this VIN.
VIN status first This model has 7 NHTSA recall records. The exact VIN lookup decides whether the car in front of you is clear.
Complaint context This scan found 24 NHTSA complaint records (6.3 per 10K VINs, near industry average). Read the themes below before treating the raw count as the verdict.
Price anchor Current market range is $33,000-$34,143. Use that range to compare listings for the same trim, mileage, and condition.
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The federal $4,000 used-EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025.
But 10 states still run their own used-EV rebate programs — some up to $5,000. Pick your state to see what's available for this trim.
Source & disclaimer
Dealers make ~$9,687 on the average car loan.
After the price is set, the finance manager runs four plays to rebuild margin. Every buyer without a pre-approval is a target. Here's exactly what they run — and what stops each one.
78% of dealer loans carry a hidden +1.13% markup above what the lender actually charges. You never see it — it's buried in the contract. · CFPB
Dealer must match or beat your lender — they can't add margin invisibly. The markup play is dead on arrival.
Once you answer, they stretch the term to hit your number. Median result: $4K less off the price, 12 more months on the loan. · Industry avg
Financing is done. Only the sale price is on the table — and the dealer knows it.
Back-office F&I profit averages $1,975/vehicle, up 8.5% YoY. These products exist — but dealer markup is 4–10x what you'd pay elsewhere. · Dealership Guy
Dealer GAP runs $500–1K. Your insurer sells the same coverage for $100–250 over 5 years. Now you know.
"Your loan fell through — come re-sign." This pulls your APR up +5% on average. It's legal. It works because you've already driven the car home. · Ctr for Responsible Lending
A lender commitment letter means the deal is final. "Pending dealer approval" doesn't apply. You can't be yo-yo'd.
That's 19 months of your car payment — handed to the dealer's finance department for nothing.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation to use it — but you'll walk in with all the leverage.
Pre-approval is a soft credit inquiry — no score impact. FICO treats all auto-loan hard pulls within 14 days as one, so you can still shop rates at the dealer.
NHTSA Recalls (7)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 - 2024 model year Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. The driver video display may go blank while driving.
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.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govGeneral 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.
Damaged cables or coolant lines can result in a vehicle shutdown, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govGeneral 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.
A release of brake pressure can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govGeneral 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.
An improperly welded seat belt bracket may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. The body control module (BCM) may have been updated with incorrectly calibrated software and fail to make the pedestrian warning sounds.
Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Hummer EV and 2023 Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. Certain connections within the high-voltage battery pack may be out of position or incorrectly welded, which can cause a loss of drive power.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ vehicles. A software error in the driver video display control module may cause the instrument panel to go blank.
A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check VIN status at NHTSA.govNHTSA Complaints (24 total · 6.3 per 10K US vehicles · near industry average)
Backing out of driveway and screen went black and a collision occurred a second or two later. We have had the Lyriq in the shop multiple times for glitchy screens and screen going black but never has been fully resolved. I did recieve a recall letter (unfortunately I threw it away) but now it shows no recalls (strange). This black screen issue has been a problem since day 1 but now it has resulted in a collision. I have been unable to even back my car out of the garage when raining due to the sensitivity of the collision detect so there is NO excuse that it didn't alert. Cadillac has had the car since the accident and claim nothing is wrong with it and they are not responsible. I do not believe that. I have met with dealership GM who is looking into this further. I wanted to bring to the NTSB as this is 100% a safety concern. Thank God there wasn't a child on a bike or a baby in a stroller behind us. This didn't result in any human harm but the vehicle sustained damage that I believe was the direct result of malfunctioning technology on the car to prevent it.
Backing out of driveway and screen went black and a collision occurred a second or two later. We have had the Lyriq in the shop multiple times for glitchy screens and screen going black but never has been fully resolved. I did recieve a recall letter (unfortunately I threw it away) but now it shows no recalls (strange). This black screen issue has been a problem since day 1 but now it has resulted in a collision. I have been unable to even back my car out of the garage when raining due to the sensitivity of the collision detect so there is NO excuse that it didn't alert. Cadillac has had the car since the accident and claim nothing is wrong with it and they are not responsible. I do not believe that. I have met with dealership GM who is looking into this further. I wanted to bring to the NTSB as this is 100% a safety concern. Thank God there wasn't a child on a bike or a baby in a stroller behind us. This didn't result in any human harm but the vehicle sustained damage that I believe was the direct result of malfunctioning technology on the car to prevent it.
Driving on connecter road between 2 freeways at 35-40 mph because of traffic. Suddenly the car veers to left on its own and hits concrete lane guiding wall damaging the left front of the car. Next tried to brake and they didn't work. Unable to steer the car it heads to the right and up on the rocks decorating of the road. Car goes another 25 or more feet before stopping due to rocks slowing down the car. The air-bags never deployed. Tried to contact SOS button but didn't work. Next contacted ONSTAR but they were no help and didn't show that an accident occurred and said call 911 which was done. Ever since the purchase of this EV car have been having trouble with it. The Emergency light (red car on dashboard) lit up and went to dealer who kept the car over a week. Green car worked for a while but occasionally turned red. Went to dealer again. Also, one day the steering wheel would not work until tried several time to restart the car. Dealer managed to break the steering wheel and repaired it. They also cracked the glass on the computer screen but denied they did it. Was planning to enact the Lemon Law on the car. Car now in repair shop. VELLOCITY COLLISION CENTER, 8765 LINDELL RD STE 100, LAS VEGAS, NV 89139 TEL 7028971320. Called GM Cadillac to inform them of information on accident. They said they would report this to the engineers there and report back to me. That was right after the accident but they have never tried to contact me.
Driving on connecter road between 2 freeways at 35-40 mph because of traffic. Suddenly the car veers to left on its own and hits concrete lane guiding wall damaging the left front of the car. Next tried to brake and they didn't work. Unable to steer the car it heads to the right and up on the rocks decorating of the road. Car goes another 25 or more feet before stopping due to rocks slowing down the car. The air-bags never deployed. Tried to contact SOS button but didn't work. Next contacted ONSTAR but they were no help and didn't show that an accident occurred and said call 911 which was done. Ever since the purchase of this EV car have been having trouble with it. The Emergency light (red car on dashboard) lit up and went to dealer who kept the car over a week. Green car worked for a while but occasionally turned red. Went to dealer again. Also, one day the steering wheel would not work until tried several time to restart the car. Dealer managed to break the steering wheel and repaired it. They also cracked the glass on the computer screen but denied they did it. Was planning to enact the Lemon Law on the car. Car now in repair shop. VELLOCITY COLLISION CENTER, 8765 LINDELL RD STE 100, LAS VEGAS, NV 89139 TEL 7028971320. Called GM Cadillac to inform them of information on accident. They said they would report this to the engineers there and report back to me. That was right after the accident but they have never tried to contact me.
I was in a left hand turn lane. When I started to make the turn my vehicle lurched and stopped. I tried several times to go and this behavior repeated. Onstar called me (or I called them). They called 911 for me and a fire truck was dispatched to help me. I was in the intersection and afraid to try anything else until the fire truck arrived to control the traffic so I could be moved from the intersection. When they arrived I was able to put the vehicle in drive and drive it out of the intersection and then home. When I got home, I had Onstar run a diagnostic and there was an error code for the high voltage battery. I had previously reported to my dealer that I was getting alerts to service the high voltage battery (on the myCadillac app). They were unable to find a problem. No crash happened this time, but if it occurred when I was in front of oncoming traffic then a crash may have occurred.
I was in a left hand turn lane. When I started to make the turn my vehicle lurched and stopped. I tried several times to go and this behavior repeated. Onstar called me (or I called them). They called 911 for me and a fire truck was dispatched to help me. I was in the intersection and afraid to try anything else until the fire truck arrived to control the traffic so I could be moved from the intersection. When they arrived I was able to put the vehicle in drive and drive it out of the intersection and then home. When I got home, I had Onstar run a diagnostic and there was an error code for the high voltage battery. I had previously reported to my dealer that I was getting alerts to service the high voltage battery (on the myCadillac app). They were unable to find a problem. No crash happened this time, but if it occurred when I was in front of oncoming traffic then a crash may have occurred.
Cadillac Lyriq Brake System failed, two type of brakes failed. One pedal driving automatically turned off, stopped working and normal breaking system stopped working, once breaks pressed it felt super hard like a ton of pressure/air was going through and brakes didn't work. Dash Board showed signs of: small car swerving sign, ABS sign, Brake sign with two cars crashing and an alert saying "Brake System Failure" This almost caused a multiple car crash. Dealer has the car and no detail give as of now. No police, insurance involved No prior issues.
Cadillac Lyriq Brake System failed, two type of brakes failed. One pedal driving automatically turned off, stopped working and normal breaking system stopped working, once breaks pressed it felt super hard like a ton of pressure/air was going through and brakes didn't work. Dash Board showed signs of: small car swerving sign, ABS sign, Brake sign with two cars crashing and an alert saying "Brake System Failure" This almost caused a multiple car crash. Dealer has the car and no detail give as of now. No police, insurance involved No prior issues.
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the surround vision feature failed to detect nearby objects. The contact stated that the Autonomous Self Driving warning and the Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V710000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,100.
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the surround vision feature failed to detect nearby objects. The contact stated that the Autonomous Self Driving warning and the Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V710000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,100.
The 2023 Lyriq has 3 selections on the touch screen menu for the level of regenerative braking. They are: 1. Off 2. Low 3. High (I did not go out to my car to see exact wording) The serious issue is that, without notice to the driver, the setting can be reset to "Off". This must be a programming error or bug, but what is dangerous is expecting regenerative braking and NOTHING happens. You are forced to reset the level of regenerative braking. At a random interval, the setting will again RESET. This should get IMMEDIATE attention at GM's Lyriq design center.
The 2023 Lyriq has 3 selections on the touch screen menu for the level of regenerative braking. They are: 1. Off 2. Low 3. High (I did not go out to my car to see exact wording) The serious issue is that, without notice to the driver, the setting can be reset to "Off". This must be a programming error or bug, but what is dangerous is expecting regenerative braking and NOTHING happens. You are forced to reset the level of regenerative braking. At a random interval, the setting will again RESET. This should get IMMEDIATE attention at GM's Lyriq design center.
Electric emergency brake light engaged engaged parking brake. Parking brake is unable to be disengaged with the control making the vehicle unable to move. Car is able to be put in drive, reverse and neutral but cannot move as the brakes are locked. Car is on the way to a dealership for them to look at it but without knowing what causes this or when it could be a safety concern to anyone driving or who needs to use their vehicle to get away.
Electric emergency brake light engaged engaged parking brake. Parking brake is unable to be disengaged with the control making the vehicle unable to move. Car is able to be put in drive, reverse and neutral but cannot move as the brakes are locked. Car is on the way to a dealership for them to look at it but without knowing what causes this or when it could be a safety concern to anyone driving or who needs to use their vehicle to get away.
The entire left portion of the screen became inoperable and remained a black screen despite attempts to reset the system. The left side of the screen contains information such as gear selection, speedometer, lane keep assist, and many other important information. There is no other way to see what speed you are going besides this screen. Several others in my cadillac lyriq facebook group have experienced this issue, it is a major safety concern and needs to be addressed immediately before someone gets hurt from this.
The entire left portion of the screen became inoperable and remained a black screen despite attempts to reset the system. The left side of the screen contains information such as gear selection, speedometer, lane keep assist, and many other important information. There is no other way to see what speed you are going besides this screen. Several others in my cadillac lyriq facebook group have experienced this issue, it is a major safety concern and needs to be addressed immediately before someone gets hurt from this.
Weather was dry. Time was 5:30 PM - still sunlit. Driving down the interstate, 70 MPH in the middle lane of a three lane highway. Super Cruise is active, no cars in front of me within 500+ feet. I MAY recall a partially blown tire in the lane to my left. All of a sudden, car brakes and slows abruptly to about to about 40MPH. I can not recall of brakes were active but my car was configured for "one pedal driving" so when the accelerator was disengaged, the brake is applied. "Service Driver Assist" warning comes on. The service driver assist icon on the dashboard remained yellow. The next morning, the service driver assist icon was gone.
Weather was dry. Time was 5:30 PM - still sunlit. Driving down the interstate, 70 MPH in the middle lane of a three lane highway. Super Cruise is active, no cars in front of me within 500+ feet. I MAY recall a partially blown tire in the lane to my left. All of a sudden, car brakes and slows abruptly to about to about 40MPH. I can not recall of brakes were active but my car was configured for "one pedal driving" so when the accelerator was disengaged, the brake is applied. "Service Driver Assist" warning comes on. The service driver assist icon on the dashboard remained yellow. The next morning, the service driver assist icon was gone.
Vehicle is automatically braking at low speeds when there is no reason to do so. It is as if the vehicle thinks something is there but there is nothing there
Vehicle is automatically braking at low speeds when there is no reason to do so. It is as if the vehicle thinks something is there but there is nothing there
The 12 volt battery of my 2023 Lyriq died even though the main battery was at 79% charge. The car had sat unused for three days. The 12 volt battery controls the opening of doors, charging ports, and all other accessories. I was effectively locked out of my car without warning. The only way in the car is by using the key in the keyfob and crawling through the trunk. GM has known about this issue, but has not informed owners that this could happen and what to do. They believe it is from an installation of an over the air update stalling, but cannot prove that is definitively the issue. As a woman, I rely on my vehicle to be a place of safety and find it completely unacceptable to be locked out of my car in any public setting. I live in an urban area and have had to rely on my car as a place of refuge from people that I do not feel safe around. Having a jumper from the main propulsion battery to make sure that the doors still work should be integrated and customers alerted at a minimum. I'd rather sit inside a dead car and wait for help, than be stuck outside it or crawling through my trunk.
The 12 volt battery of my 2023 Lyriq died even though the main battery was at 79% charge. The car had sat unused for three days. The 12 volt battery controls the opening of doors, charging ports, and all other accessories. I was effectively locked out of my car without warning. The only way in the car is by using the key in the keyfob and crawling through the trunk. GM has known about this issue, but has not informed owners that this could happen and what to do. They believe it is from an installation of an over the air update stalling, but cannot prove that is definitively the issue. As a woman, I rely on my vehicle to be a place of safety and find it completely unacceptable to be locked out of my car in any public setting. I live in an urban area and have had to rely on my car as a place of refuge from people that I do not feel safe around. Having a jumper from the main propulsion battery to make sure that the doors still work should be integrated and customers alerted at a minimum. I'd rather sit inside a dead car and wait for help, than be stuck outside it or crawling through my trunk.
1) The car locked owners out and disabled any authorization from any of the owners key fob. It is missing features. 2) It is missing the rearview mirror camera. 3) Also, it states there is supposed to be a key entry next to the rear camera on the liftgate door, it is not there, there is just a hole.
1) The car locked owners out and disabled any authorization from any of the owners key fob. It is missing features. 2) It is missing the rearview mirror camera. 3) Also, it states there is supposed to be a key entry next to the rear camera on the liftgate door, it is not there, there is just a hole.
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she became aware that none of the electronics were functioning as needed, and the vehicle failed to start. Upon a tow truck operator jump starting the vehicle, the high-voltage warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who failed to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V367000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she became aware that none of the electronics were functioning as needed, and the vehicle failed to start. Upon a tow truck operator jump starting the vehicle, the high-voltage warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who failed to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V367000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.
The gauge cluster/infotainment screen dims automatically when the light sensor on the dash senses the environment has gotten darker. The problem is that this happens extremely early at dusk/dark hours when it's still fairly bright outside, and the brightness of the screen is too dim to see things clearly. Also, once this automatic dimming happens, there is no way to turn the brightness back up. This feature also CANNOT be disabled in the settings anywhere. This results in a safety issue where the screen is not sufficiently visible at times when the auto dimming (which is also tied to the automatic headlights) kicks in for the screen.
The gauge cluster/infotainment screen dims automatically when the light sensor on the dash senses the environment has gotten darker. The problem is that this happens extremely early at dusk/dark hours when it's still fairly bright outside, and the brightness of the screen is too dim to see things clearly. Also, once this automatic dimming happens, there is no way to turn the brightness back up. This feature also CANNOT be disabled in the settings anywhere. This results in a safety issue where the screen is not sufficiently visible at times when the auto dimming (which is also tied to the automatic headlights) kicks in for the screen.
During dusk and dawn conditions, the vehicle dims the dashboard lighting to the point that everything is very difficult to see. They are diming the displays when the exterior lighting conditions are still too bright for the very dim display. I have owned many GM vehicles with this type of automatic diming and this is the ONLY vehicle that has this problem. There is NO user fix available. This is a safety problem and GM needs to be forced to provide a fix. Many owners complain about this problem and there is no fix available from dealers.
During dusk and dawn conditions, the vehicle dims the dashboard lighting to the point that everything is very difficult to see. They are diming the displays when the exterior lighting conditions are still too bright for the very dim display. I have owned many GM vehicles with this type of automatic diming and this is the ONLY vehicle that has this problem. There is NO user fix available. This is a safety problem and GM needs to be forced to provide a fix. Many owners complain about this problem and there is no fix available from dealers.
While transitioning to day to night, the instrument panel dims prematurely making the content very hard to see. This includes all indicators such as speed, turn signals, and other gauges and possible fault indications. This happens prior to dusk, when there is still plenty of daylight remaining. The headlights come on (this is fine), but the display dims to full night mode at the same time also. Although the instrument display night illumination level is adjustable with the dimmer switch, even at maximum setting the instrument panel cannot be well seen. Once the sun fully sets, the display visibility for night viewing is fine. The same issue occurs at the night to day transition. The display stays dim much too long into dawn, again presenting visibility issue of the controls and gauges during this time. This problem is not isolated to just my particular vehicle. When the vehicle was in the shop for various repairs, loaner Lyriq's provided exhibit the same issue. Both 2023 and 2024 model year, over various trims.
While transitioning to day to night, the instrument panel dims prematurely making the content very hard to see. This includes all indicators such as speed, turn signals, and other gauges and possible fault indications. This happens prior to dusk, when there is still plenty of daylight remaining. The headlights come on (this is fine), but the display dims to full night mode at the same time also. Although the instrument display night illumination level is adjustable with the dimmer switch, even at maximum setting the instrument panel cannot be well seen. Once the sun fully sets, the display visibility for night viewing is fine. The same issue occurs at the night to day transition. The display stays dim much too long into dawn, again presenting visibility issue of the controls and gauges during this time. This problem is not isolated to just my particular vehicle. When the vehicle was in the shop for various repairs, loaner Lyriq's provided exhibit the same issue. Both 2023 and 2024 model year, over various trims.
The Lyriq, as well as all current GM vehicles, use an icon on their instrument panel for indicating headlights are on that is incorrect. They use the symbol for parking lights rather than the symbol for low beam headlights on their instrument panel display. This is especially confusing because their own digital menu to turn on lights correctly shows the low beam headlights symbol for headlights, and the parking lights symbol for parking lights. However, turning on low beam headlights shows a parking lights indicator in the dashboard, and turning on the parking lights shows no indicator in the dashboard. It's my belief that, to help make sure no driver misunderstands what the symbols are indicating, that GM should have all vehicles properly use the low beam symbol for a dashboard indicator to show headlights, just like other vehicles use, rather than the parking lights indicator which is incorrect (both inconsistent with US convention, (as well as inconsistent with their own menu in the Lyriq specifically) to turn these lights on.
The Lyriq, as well as all current GM vehicles, use an icon on their instrument panel for indicating headlights are on that is incorrect. They use the symbol for parking lights rather than the symbol for low beam headlights on their instrument panel display. This is especially confusing because their own digital menu to turn on lights correctly shows the low beam headlights symbol for headlights, and the parking lights symbol for parking lights. However, turning on low beam headlights shows a parking lights indicator in the dashboard, and turning on the parking lights shows no indicator in the dashboard. It's my belief that, to help make sure no driver misunderstands what the symbols are indicating, that GM should have all vehicles properly use the low beam symbol for a dashboard indicator to show headlights, just like other vehicles use, rather than the parking lights indicator which is incorrect (both inconsistent with US convention, (as well as inconsistent with their own menu in the Lyriq specifically) to turn these lights on.
Headlights droop over time driven which can severely limit forward vision. The limited vision forward at highway speeds certainly reduces safety. This is an intermittent problem that I can find no real pattern except that the longer you drive at night, the more likely the problem will surface. The problem has been confirmed and headlights replaced by at least three dealerships I first noticed the problem about 6 weeks after purchase because we do not drive much at night. [XXX] Also of interest is a surprising number of headlight assemblies for the Cadillac Lyriq are for sale on Ebay even though only a few thousand cars have been delivered. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Headlights droop over time driven which can severely limit forward vision. The limited vision forward at highway speeds certainly reduces safety. This is an intermittent problem that I can find no real pattern except that the longer you drive at night, the more likely the problem will surface. The problem has been confirmed and headlights replaced by at least three dealerships I first noticed the problem about 6 weeks after purchase because we do not drive much at night. [XXX] Also of interest is a surprising number of headlight assemblies for the Cadillac Lyriq are for sale on Ebay even though only a few thousand cars have been delivered. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Manufacturer has replaced and recalibrated headlights on 2 occasions however they will not maintain aim on road. This is consistent and as of now besides the repairs performed they do not know how to rectify this. Additionally in the rain or moving from a shadow to sunlight the rear cross traffic alert will trigger if enabled on vehicle causing emergency braking for no reason. it will continue to happen until turned off and car restarted. The car has been towed on 3 occasions in the first 4000 miles for complete loss of power. Dealer solution to remove 12v battery and reinstall same battery to clear elcectrical codes however problem keeps occurring.
Manufacturer has replaced and recalibrated headlights on 2 occasions however they will not maintain aim on road. This is consistent and as of now besides the repairs performed they do not know how to rectify this. Additionally in the rain or moving from a shadow to sunlight the rear cross traffic alert will trigger if enabled on vehicle causing emergency braking for no reason. it will continue to happen until turned off and car restarted. The car has been towed on 3 occasions in the first 4000 miles for complete loss of power. Dealer solution to remove 12v battery and reinstall same battery to clear elcectrical codes however problem keeps occurring.
Rear view camera system display (360 surround) was completely inoperative. Rear view camera display did not appear on IP display when vehicle was shifted into reverse, nor did it appear when the "camera" app was selected from the center display. No warning messages present; OnStar remote code read indicated no codes. Danger is to others behind the vehicle, particularly children in blind spot. Problem persisted over several trips until I disconnected and reconnected the vehicle's 12 volt battery, and now everything is working correctly. Did not take vehicle to dealer now that everything is working; suspect software issue cleared by "vehicle reboot"
Rear view camera system display (360 surround) was completely inoperative. Rear view camera display did not appear on IP display when vehicle was shifted into reverse, nor did it appear when the "camera" app was selected from the center display. No warning messages present; OnStar remote code read indicated no codes. Danger is to others behind the vehicle, particularly children in blind spot. Problem persisted over several trips until I disconnected and reconnected the vehicle's 12 volt battery, and now everything is working correctly. Did not take vehicle to dealer now that everything is working; suspect software issue cleared by "vehicle reboot"
Low beam headlights have very poor throw which degrades while driving. After driving the vehicle for 30 minutes, both left and right headlights point downward and do not throw light down the road. Cutoff is steep, with light only going about one car length. The fault is variable and somewhat random, with sometimes just one headlight drooping. The car must be driven for this to happen - does not occur when sitting flat or idle. The amount of droop varies also (confirmed by placing various pieces of tape on garage wall, and checking headlight position before and after a trip). Although the magnitude of droop is variable, nearly any trip will cause at least some amount of misalignment. When the fault is severe, even the high beams do not function well - just illuminating a very bright spot directly in front of the vehicle - and not down the road. Vehicle has electronic motorized leveling system for the headlights. The headlights go through some sort of automatic adjustment process when the vehicle is turned on. When the fault has occurred, turning the vehicle off and then on temporarily corrects the issue. Of course, this is not possible to do while driving. Driving at night in this vehicle is hazardous with this behavior. Numerous other Debut Edition and 2023 model year owners are experiencing this issue - not an isolated occurrence.
Low beam headlights have very poor throw which degrades while driving. After driving the vehicle for 30 minutes, both left and right headlights point downward and do not throw light down the road. Cutoff is steep, with light only going about one car length. The fault is variable and somewhat random, with sometimes just one headlight drooping. The car must be driven for this to happen - does not occur when sitting flat or idle. The amount of droop varies also (confirmed by placing various pieces of tape on garage wall, and checking headlight position before and after a trip). Although the magnitude of droop is variable, nearly any trip will cause at least some amount of misalignment. When the fault is severe, even the high beams do not function well - just illuminating a very bright spot directly in front of the vehicle - and not down the road. Vehicle has electronic motorized leveling system for the headlights. The headlights go through some sort of automatic adjustment process when the vehicle is turned on. When the fault has occurred, turning the vehicle off and then on temporarily corrects the issue. Of course, this is not possible to do while driving. Driving at night in this vehicle is hazardous with this behavior. Numerous other Debut Edition and 2023 model year owners are experiencing this issue - not an isolated occurrence.
The aim of the headlight beams droops over time to dangerous low level where the headlings barely light beyond 30 feet. The highlights would re-level and re-adjust the aim at restart, but they would start drooping to dangerous low level within 10 mins of driving.
The aim of the headlight beams droops over time to dangerous low level where the headlings barely light beyond 30 feet. The highlights would re-level and re-adjust the aim at restart, but they would start drooping to dangerous low level within 10 mins of driving.
When the vehicle first starts, the headlights go through some sort of leveling routine and the light spread seems to illuminate a reasonable distance ahead of the vehicle. However, over as short as a few minutes of driving, the headlight seems to droop significantly and can result in only a very short section of road being illuminated ahead of the vehicle. This makes it very dangerous to drive at night as not enough of the road is illuminated ahead of the vehicle. The headlight throw pattern is not always uniform and there may appear to be something like a notch in the light pattern. This does not seem related to adaptive forward lighting as I do not see an active change in the light pattern based on driving.
When the vehicle first starts, the headlights go through some sort of leveling routine and the light spread seems to illuminate a reasonable distance ahead of the vehicle. However, over as short as a few minutes of driving, the headlight seems to droop significantly and can result in only a very short section of road being illuminated ahead of the vehicle. This makes it very dangerous to drive at night as not enough of the road is illuminated ahead of the vehicle. The headlight throw pattern is not always uniform and there may appear to be something like a notch in the light pattern. This does not seem related to adaptive forward lighting as I do not see an active change in the light pattern based on driving.
Low beam headlights work appropriately for 5 or so minutes before "drooping" or "sagging" so that they only illuminate one car length or so in front of the vehicle. Upon shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the lights return to correct illumination. However, they somehow droop again and within 5-10 minutes, it is not safe to drive the vehicle on low-beam headlights. It is the equivalent of having only fog lights on. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Low beam headlights work appropriately for 5 or so minutes before "drooping" or "sagging" so that they only illuminate one car length or so in front of the vehicle. Upon shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the lights return to correct illumination. However, they somehow droop again and within 5-10 minutes, it is not safe to drive the vehicle on low-beam headlights. It is the equivalent of having only fog lights on. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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"Just traded my 2020 Tesla Model Y for a 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ I know someone out there is in the market for a used Tesla Model Y and might find this helpful so I wanted to share my experience...and ultimately why I traded my Model Y in for a 2024 Cadillac LYRIQ RWD Luxury 1 package (no super cruise). First of all, the Model Y is a great compact SUV. The things I loved most about mine were: 1) Its size and use of space- The frunk is huge, the sub trunk I could fit a Yeti 35 cooler under, the trunk space was solid, and my leg room in the front and back seats was as good as any vehicle in its class (I am 6 foot 5 so it matters) 2) The driving experience- Double edge sword coming here. This car was QUICK, loved that. The suspension Tesla used here has changed in recent year and for good reason, you could feel every little bump which sucked for daily driving in a city where potholes and road imperfections are abundant. Again, if you get a newer year or non performance Tesla, you will have a different experience. That being said, if I was trying to whip the car around and have fun with it, feeling every inch of the road was great. 3) The sound system- One of the best I have ever heard stock from the factory. 4) Customization- So many 3rd party accessories if you want to take your Model Y and add onto it since it comes so similar to everyone else's from the factory 5) The charging exprience- This is by far the most important thing for most people considering buying an EV. The Tesla super charging network is by far the best and it's not even close. They are extremely rel"
"Lyriq Forum - 2023+ UberNerd Jun 20, 2025 Update infotainment SW BR5 changes So..I got an OTA update for the Infotainment which bring me up to the latest BR5 version. I find the garage door opener to be MUCH more reliable and I also notice that when I put my phone into the charger I no longer get a dialog. If I open the Menu I can see the phone is charging though which... 141.5Kgkessler47403 replied Jun 23, 2025 Lyriq Forum - 2023+ azlyriq Jun 20, 2025"
"#16· Jan 5, 2024 Some of this has already been said, but if you really need to make this 220 mile trip on a single charge, then I'd say: 2\. Cruise control 65MPH to airport using heated seats, heated steering wheel, and air cabin heat off Yes, it's winter and it will be a little chilly for the first 5-10 minutes on the return. However, those seat heaters get toasty very quickly. You'll likely be ready to take your winter coat off or turn down the heated seats in no time. My personal experience driving on the highway is that I was able to get 2.4-2.5 miles/kWh in the summer/fall time traveling about 65-75MPH. It's probably fallen to 2.0-2.2 miles/kWh in the winter time in Wisconsin. The drop takes into account cabin heating as our typical travels don't require maximizing conservation of battery energy. It might take a few runs to the airport to get a good idea of what your trip efficiency is (look at the current trip counter at the left-most part of the screen). If you signed up for the EVgo benefit, then at least there's quite a few of those chargers in the general vicinity of Midway. A quick 10-15 minute top-off should be sufficient to get you back. We got that benefit and there isn't a single one in the entire state of WI. We only have used it once during a quick weekend trip to Chicago."
"> hightech-guy said: > > 20 or 22" wheels? RWD or AWD? > > Based on answers to the above, I can see this 220 mile round trip being a close call if no battery preconditioning and the cold temperatures (and highway speed) you mention. > > If you are really averaging 1.7 mi / kWh, that's 173 miles 100%->0%. But I expect a lot of that is from shorter trips with heat pumping - the efficiency goes up once cabin is up to temperature. When cold out, I notice my car consuming 8-9kW just sitting idle, as it tries to warm the cabin. And that is reflected in the % used in the energy display - like 30-40% power consumed during that time for heating - not driving. > > > Click to expand... Thanks for the reply. I am desperate for this too work. As to your questions 20" Wheels AWD. I shed all of the heating of rear seat and passenger seat to try to conserve charge. I don't do short drives with this just to the airport twice a week. Dealer suggested preheating cabin etc before leaving in the morning. However due to no movement by QMerit on charger install I am using the Level 1 charger to do this. Dealer wasn't sure if that charger could handle that task. The article by Caddillac's engineer sure makes it sound like cold weather shouldn't be an issue. #8· Jan 5, 2024"
"Took delivery of my new 2024 Lyriq mid Decemeber. Really like the look and ride. Lots of compliments. I traded in my Buick Enclave Avenir as I never used the extra capacity seating etc. I use this car to commute to the airport. Round trip milage is 220 miles to Midway Airport in Chicago. My dealer refused to sell me a Lyriq till Cadillac advertised 307 mile range as he didn't want to rescue me. In any event I began trip at 100% charge on a 21 degree morning. The 6 mile trip to the interstate ate about 30 miles of range from battery. I became a bit concerned about making it to the airport. I turned off remote heating. Set heat to 65 turned off everything I could think of including ambient lighting. Was driving one pedal for maximum regeneration but on Interstae you don't brake much at 4AM. Kept speed under 70 with cruise control set to 68. I did make it to the airport with 89 miles of range left, but I could not make the drive back without charging in the back of bank parking lot at midnight. I brought car to the dealer and was told to drive with the heat off .... IN WINTER! My display on car for lifetime efficiency with my 700 miles is displaying 1.7 miles per kilowatt. As a newbie to this whole experience I think this is basically telling me that I have had an effective range of about 170 miles. If thats the case this beautiful vehicle is useless. To add to the issues QMerit has failed to even"
"#1· Jan 5, 2024 Took delivery of my new 2024 Lyriq mid Decemeber. Really like the look and ride. Lots of compliments. I traded in my Buick Enclave Avenir as I never used the extra capacity seating etc. I use this car to commute to the airport. Round trip milage is 220 miles to Midway Airport in Chicago. My dealer refused to sell me a Lyriq till Cadillac advertised 307 mile range as he didn't want to rescue me. In any event I began trip at 100% charge on a 21 degree morning. The 6 mile trip to the interstate ate about 30 miles of range from battery. I became a bit concerned about making it to the airport. I turned off remote heating. Set heat to 65 turned off everything I could think of including ambient lighting. Was driving one pedal for maximum regeneration but on Interstae you don't brake much at 4AM. Kept speed under 70 with cruise control set to 68. I did make it to the airport with 89 miles of range left, but I could not make the drive back without charging in the back of bank parking lot at midnight. I brought car to the dealer and was told to drive with the heat off .... IN WINTER! My display on car for lifetime efficiency with my 700 miles is displaying 1.7 miles per kilowatt. As a newbie to this whole experience I think this is basically telling me that I have had an effective rang"
"Cadillac Brand Second To Last In Consumer Reports December 2024 Reliability Report > Meanwhile, the Cadillac Lyriq, one of the brand’s leading EV models for popularity, scored a jaw-dropping 5 points out of 100, a low score equaled only by another GM electric vehicle – the Chevy Blazer EV, also rated at 5 out of 100 for dependability. Holy crap"
"Should I buy a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Black Tech? Hey everyone, I’ve been seriously considering getting a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq Black Tech, but I keep going back and forth after reading so many mixed reviews both here and on YouTube. Visually and design-wise, the car looks amazing — no doubt about that. The interior is gorgeous, and the overall look really stands out compared to most EVs. However, I’ve seen quite a few concerning posts from owners mentioning that their Lyriq had to be towed multiple times due to software or electrical issues. That’s honestly making me hesitate. I’d be using the car mainly to drive to the office a few times a week and occasionally for Uber Black, so reliability is really important to me. I don’t want to spend around $34–38K just to end up with something that’s constantly in the shop. So, for those of you who own a Lyriq or have experience with it — would you still recommend buying one in 2024? Or should I go for something safer even if it’s not as stylish?"
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