Hamdi W.
Absolutely Disappointing Experience with Cadillac Lyriq and GM Customer Service
I want to share my personal, deeply disappointing experience with General Motors and my Cadillac Lyriq. Even before the total breakdown, I encountered several recurring issues with my Lyriq: · Unusual noise from the heating system · Intermittent black screen · Passenger door that would not open · Cameras failing to function · Occasional starting problems Some issues would appear and disappear unpredictably, which left me feeling uncertain and uncomfortable with the vehicle's reliability. My vehicle remained at the dealership from December 4, 2025 and was not returned to me until March 24, 2026 — nearly four months. The delay, in my case, was due to a missing part. It felt unacceptable to me that a new vehicle could be immobilized for this long due to a parts shortage. During those months, I did not receive meaningful assistance from GM's customer service. My emails, calls, and messages were either ignored or met with brief, generic responses asking for my patience — which I felt were dismissive of my situation. I received no compensation or assistance with my bank payments or other expenses I incurred during this time. From my perspective, I was left to deal with the consequences on my own. When you finance a vehicle over five years and it experiences significant issues within the first year, it raises legitimate concerns about the brand's reliability and after-sales support. In my view, buying this Cadillac Lyriq was a major mistake. Based on my experience, I would not assume that the Optiq, Vistiq, or IQ models are any better. I also personally have serious concerns about the reliability of the 6.2L engines found in the Cadillac Escalade and Yukon, and I would not consider purchasing them. GM has lost me as a customer, and I will be sharing my experience with my family and friends. Given that I work in the limousine industry and regularly interact with potential luxury vehicle buyers, I feel it is important to share my honest perspective so others can make an informed decision. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this brand to anyone after what I went through. For a brand that markets itself as prestigious, I found this level of service and reliability deeply disappointing. --- Would I recommend this brand? ❌ No


