https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Cadillac XT5. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:32:21 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2177788 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not re https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2177789 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not re https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2171946 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2017 Cadillac xt5 which the transmission is kicking and has a shattering issue car was just over the warranty and was told I have to pay for a replacement car had 70k miles and was told from a mechanic that there was a recall on these cars when I checked my vin the car is not under recall but is presenting the same issue as the ones under recall.. I took it to amoco replace fluid and car https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2169355 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally report a safety concern involving my 2018 Cadillac XT5, VIN [XXX] . Recently, my vehicle displayed a “Steering Assist Reduced” message on the dashboard while driving. This warning significantly increases the physical effort required to steer the vehicle, especially at low speeds, and I believe it presents a genuine safety hazard.Upon taking the vehic https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2169356 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern,I am writing to formally report a safety concern involving my 2018 Cadillac XT5, VIN [XXX] . Recently, my vehicle displayed a “Steering Assist Reduced” message on the dashboard while driving. This warning significantly increases the physical effort required to steer the vehicle, especially at low speeds, and I believe it presents a genuine safety hazard.Upon taking the vehic https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2167429 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 1/13/2026 while driving on the 91 freeway near Long Beach California we heard a load Pop sound and then felt some air and outside notice in the car . Pulled over shortly and saw a large hole in the rear sun window with cracked glass everywhere. . Made an appointment at Penske Cadillac and a few days later they are checking to see if it’s covered under warranty. Also filled a claim with AAA . Th https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2167154 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact’s father owns a 2020 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while attempting to use the driver's side rear seat belt, the seat belt failed to buckle securely. The contact had not attempted to use the rear passenger’s side seat belt. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2164805 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while leaving the driveway, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact thought that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The vehicle was taken t https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2164806 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while leaving the driveway, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact thought that the catalytic converter had been stolen. The vehicle was taken t https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2164062 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT We got the message that our steering may be impacted and then our temperature gauge wasn’t working nor the stop/start feature. Trip to service dealer resulted in a $1,186.14 repair for the replacement of the thermostat. This car only has 37,269 miles. We were told by service tech this is a common issue in GM models and this year of car. This was a financial hardship on us and our well maintaine https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2160464 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft . https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2160465 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft . https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2160466 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE VECHICE TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN STARTS TO MOVE. SQEAKING NOISE IN THE CV JOINTS BOOTS, the shifts gears module stays in sports mode, will not stay on in regular mode. Defective sensors to send signal to OnStar alarm theft . https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2155556 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brakes failure. Approaching a busy intersection and facing a red light, I slowed and prepared to stop the vehicle. Nothing happened with regard to braking; instead, the engine seemed to rev up as it continued through the red-lighted intersection with 2 lanes of busy cross traffic from both directions. That there was not a collision is a miracle. I also noticed some flashing displays on the dis https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2150242 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT The car has a shudder/vibrate and what feels like jerking at certain speeds. I have a 2023 XT5 Premium Luxury 3.6 However, I have taken multiple times to Big O tires had tires replaced, brakes, Lower control arms, I still had a vibration issue. Took back to Big O due to Tire balance issue but came back tires and balance and alignment were fine. I was told that Big O, hooked the car up to a TPS mac https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2148391 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 9/17/25 I purchased 2017 Cadillac Xt5 platinum from a dealership. It came with a dash mat which was concealing cosmetic damage to vinyl around air bag on passenger side, and was unglued throughout entire dashboard. I didn't have a vehicle inspection before buying car, nothing reported on Carfax. And I asked dealership why they used Velcro and dashmat to conceal damage. No response. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2148392 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 9/17/25 I purchased 2017 Cadillac Xt5 platinum from a dealership. It came with a dash mat which was concealing cosmetic damage to vinyl around air bag on passenger side, and was unglued throughout entire dashboard. I didn't have a vehicle inspection before buying car, nothing reported on Carfax. And I asked dealership why they used Velcro and dashmat to conceal damage. No response. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2144113 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Catalytic Converter on my 2017 XT5 had weld crack Oct 2025. Causing loud noise and exhaust to enter cabin of vehicle. This was the second convertor to do this. In 2023 I had to have the other catalytic convertor on this same vehicle changed out by the Sewell Cadillac dealership for the same problem. That time I only had 50,000 miles on the car so the dealership did it for free (after I found that https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2144187 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle required several attempts before restarting. After the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle returned to https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2143716 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT WHEN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THE BACKUP CAMERA STOPS WORKING IN THE SUN LIGHT MUST WAIT 2 MINUTES FOR IT TO START WORKING IN SUN LIGHT. WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE BLIND TO THE REAR FOR AT LEAST 2 MINUTES. NO OTHER CAR I NOW OF DOES THIS. BEEN TO TWO CADILAC DEALER IN TO DIFFERENT STATES BOTH SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2143113 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT While waiting at a light, then the car shut off. Lossing all power. I could not get out of the vehicle, no hazards, no lights, nothing. After several pulls of the door handle I was able to open the door but the hazard light was not able to come one. After 4 attempts to engage break to push start the vehicle on ethe brake locked up and would not disengage. Total screen black out, no power no hazar https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2143114 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT While waiting at a light, then the car shut off. Lossing all power. I could not get out of the vehicle, no hazards, no lights, nothing. After several pulls of the door handle I was able to open the door but the hazard light was not able to come one. After 4 attempts to engage break to push start the vehicle on ethe brake locked up and would not disengage. Total screen black out, no power no hazar https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2142534 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the front driver's side seat independently moved forward and backward. The contact stated that the driver's side rearview mirror independently folded inwards. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent and scary. The contact stated that during the failure, the dr https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2137561 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cadillac XT5 had a “steering assist is reduced” message on the driver information center. P0128 Code https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2137562 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cadillac XT5 had a “steering assist is reduced” message on the driver information center. P0128 Code https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2137563 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Cadillac XT5 had a “steering assist is reduced” message on the driver information center. P0128 Code https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2136386 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT When braking — both at low speeds and when slowing from highway speeds (40+ mph) — vehicle feels like engine revs and is still pushing against the brakes. Requires very firm pedal pressure to hold car in place; if brake pressure is eased, vehicle surges forward until it finally settles after several seconds. Concern is intermittent but repeatable. I had a near collision on 10/3/2025 due to this is https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2136387 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT When braking — both at low speeds and when slowing from highway speeds (40+ mph) — vehicle feels like engine revs and is still pushing against the brakes. Requires very firm pedal pressure to hold car in place; if brake pressure is eased, vehicle surges forward until it finally settles after several seconds. Concern is intermittent but repeatable. I had a near collision on 10/3/2025 due to this is https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2136388 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT When braking — both at low speeds and when slowing from highway speeds (40+ mph) — vehicle feels like engine revs and is still pushing against the brakes. Requires very firm pedal pressure to hold car in place; if brake pressure is eased, vehicle surges forward until it finally settles after several seconds. Concern is intermittent but repeatable. I had a near collision on 10/3/2025 due to this is https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5 https://plaincars.com/make/cadillac-xt5#complaint-2132461 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rearview camera has perfect image when I put in reverse inside my garage but as soom as I exit the garage into sunlight, the image on the screen goes so dark you don't have a rear view for 18 to 20 seconds and by that time I am in the street. The dealer and Cadillac say this is normal. I have owned may GM vehicles and know this is not correct and dangerous