Here’s a breakdown of the inconvenience, impact on our daily life, and safety concerns we’ve faced:

1. No Heat in Extreme Cold:
   • During a recent trip in Regina, the temperature dropped to -18°C, and the car failed to blow heat. We were left freezing in the vehicle and had no choice but to book a hotel for the night. This cost us $180 for accommodation—an expense we should never have had to pay.
2. Recurring Failures and Dealership Visits:
   • The car has broken down over five times with the same issue (lithium-ion battery failure). Each time, I’ve had to make unnecessary trips to the dealership to get a rental car. These extra trips have resulted in fuel expenses that we should never have incurred as EV owners.
3. Lost Time and Rental Car Dependency:
   • From November 23, 2023, until today, we’ve owned the Cadillac Lyriq for over two months, but we’ve driven a rental car for more than one month. That’s right—half of our ownership period has been spent in a rental vehicle!
4. Financial and Environmental Impact:
   • As an EV owner, I expected to save on fuel costs and reduce my environmental footprint. Instead, I’ve been forced to spend money on fuel for rental cars and deal with the inconvenience of constant breakdowns.
5. Safety and Reliability Concerns:
   • The inability to blow heat in extreme cold is not just an inconvenience—it’s a safety hazard. Being stranded in freezing temperatures is dangerous and unacceptable for a vehicle of this caliber.
   • The recurring failures make the car completely unreliable, leaving us constantly worried about when it will break down next.

For customers in eligible vehicles with the latest software, the new Apple Music app will automatically appear on the infotainment screen once the over‑the‑air update is installed. No dealer visit or customer action is required. Please note that Apple Music is not available for download in the Google Play store.

This is a phased rollout. We began releasing the update on December 15, and it may take a little time to reach every vehicle. If your vehicle is eligible in this first phase and you don’t see the app yet, hang tight—we’re working hard to deliver it in the next wave. Additional Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles, along with Buick and GMC vehicles, will receive Apple Music in the coming months.

To learn more, visit the Chevrolet Support page: https://www.chevrolet.com/support/vehicle/entertainment/apps/apple-music

If you have any additional questions, you can email GM Social Media Customer Care at socialmedia@gm.com.

Key Specs & Features:

• 460-mile Cadillac-estimated range
• 750 HP / 785 lb-ft of torque (Velocity Max mode)
• 0-60 MPH in 4.7 seconds
• 7,500 lbs towing capacity
• 24-inch wheels with Magnetic Ride Control & Air Ride Suspension
• 55-inch pillar-to-pillar digital display
• AKG audio system with up to 42 speakers
• Super Cruise standard (3 years included)
• Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) charging capability

Pricing starts at $132,695, with production beginning mid-2025 at GM’s Factory ZERO in Detroit.

What are your thoughts on Cadillac’s latest electric SUV? Does this keep the Escalade’s legacy strong, or would you rather see an internal combustion option? Let’s discuss.

Read More: https://www.gm-trucks.com/2026-cadillac-escalade-iql-electric-suv/