Who owns Cadillac?
Cadillac is owned by General Motors (the United States, NYSE: GM), which has owned the brand since 29 July 1909.[1] Cadillac was founded in 1902 in the United States and was independent until 1909.
Key facts
- Current owner
- General Motors Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1902–1909)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Detroit, Michigan
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1902
- Category
- Automotive › Cars › Luxury cars
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: GM
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Cadillac
Cadillac was named after the French officer who founded Detroit, and the phrase about something being the Cadillac of its category entered English as a synonym for the best available. It introduced the electric starter in 1912, which made cars usable without hand cranking.
Ownership timeline of Cadillac
- 1909 – present General Motors [1] verified
Where Cadillac sits in General Motors
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Cadillac?
The parent company of Cadillac is General Motors, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Cadillac American?
Yes. Cadillac originated in the United States in 1902 and its owner, General Motors, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has General Motors owned Cadillac?
General Motors has owned Cadillac since 29 July 1909.
Who owned Cadillac before General Motors?
Cadillac was an independent company from its founding in 1902 until General Motors acquired it in 1909.
Is Cadillac still owned by General Motors?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Cadillac is still owned by General Motors. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] General Motors Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-01-27 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 27 January 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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