gm recalls every cadillac vistiq ever built to keep your kids safeGeneral Motors has issued a stop-delivery order and a full safety recall for the Cadillac Vistiq, due to a defect in the power-folding third-row seats that can trap children.According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall applies to 14,540 vehicles across the 2026 and 2027 model years, capturing 100 percent of the Vistiqs on the road to date. The single press-and-release command of the motorized folding controls can cause the third-row seatbacks to fold down into the cargo floor without automatically reversing if they encounter an obstruction.This is similar to the issue faced by the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride earlier this year.gm recalls every cadillac vistiq ever built to keep your kids safeIf an occupant or object blocks the seatback, the motor stalls and locks in position instead of backing off, presenting a threatening hazard for young children who lack the physical reach or strength to actuate the manual overrides. During GM's testing of the Vistiq setup, it was discovered that the motorized assembly continued folding even when a 33- to 40-pound box was left on the seat cushion. The seat would compress the object and freeze in a closed position.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe flaw came to light through the manufacturer's internal Speak Up For Safety program on March 31, 2026. A General Motors quality engineer initiated an internal evaluation of the electric seat operation after the highly publicized, fatal recall issued by Hyundai earlier this year involving the power third row on the Palisade.While General Motors has recorded six independent field complaints or warranty claims related to the unyielding seatback operation, the company thankfully confirmed that no injuries or accidents have occurred.gm recalls every cadillac vistiq ever built to keep your kids safeBecause the redesign and manufacture of an updated electronic seat control module will take several weeks to source from suppliers, General Motors has asked its dealers to disconnect the third-row wiring harness entirely, disabling the power-folding feature and locking the rear seats in whichever position the buyer selects.General Motors will begin mailing out advisory letters to owners on August 3, 2026, to arrange the harness disconnection visits, with a secondary notice to follow once the newly programmed electronic modules become available.Become an AutoGuide insider. Get the latest from the automotive world first by subscribing to our newsletter here.