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All cars · Cadillac XT5 · 2023

2023 Cadillac XT5. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints17NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold26,808U.S. model year
Per 100K sold63complaints

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 300 and 13,000 miles. Median 1,000, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain47%
Engine24%
Backup camera18%
Electrical12%
Lane assist6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1700001

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 24V459000 Jun 2024 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

    Risk. Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.

  • 23V172000 Mar 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

    Risk. A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

  • 23V043000 Feb 2023 Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

    Risk. Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.

  • 22V708000 Sep 2022 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Risk. Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.

Manufacturer communications 566

Cadillac filed 566 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandard & OptionalStandard & Optional

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S9)FWD20 / 23 / 21Premium$3,700
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S9)AWD20 / 23 / 21Premium$3,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S9)FWD19 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S9)AWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2017–2025 Cadillac XT5, 9.0M views.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service6270K
Timing chain & engine5223K
Infotainment, battery & electrical6117K
Heat, A/C & blend door2111K
Death wobble & steering1101K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors131K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition110K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202025935,223Steering
202123728,380Steering
202224827,340Backup camera
2023–1726,808Transmission & drivetrain
2024–1026,432Transmission & drivetrain
2025–624,702Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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