repaired · 2018 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Cadillac XT5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 125 owner complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XT5, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-802 the manufacturer reports only 98% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Cadillac XT5 has problems
125 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Power train2 crash/fire/injury
24Engine
21Electrical system
15Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
15Steering
9Vehicle speed control
8Wheels
5Exterior lighting
5Suspension
3616 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 26 | 2 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 2 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 2 |
| Wheels | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 36 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Cadillac XT5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other XT5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XT5 median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Cadillac XT5 safety ratings
2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XT5 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I bought this vehicle with 74k miles the car when cold starts well but when you start to drive and at 24 miles an hour it kicks then shutting till 30 mph then once warm the kick goes away but you feel a little kick when down shifting I contact GM about it was told no recall the previous owner said…
I purchased the car on XXX. The car has been returned to the service department within the first 3 days. Sold to me without getting fully inspected. Service department did put new brakes and rotors on and I was told (no paperwork given to me) an oil change was done. On XXX in traffic on a dangerous…
I purchased this used car in the end of July 2025. Within the last month the service transmission light came on. Within a 24-hour period, the message changed to, "service transmission unable to shift Soon". Also alarm bells go off when I first start the car and sometimes during driving. The car…
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