2017 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Power Train (26), Unknown Or Other (26), Engine (24).
Key takeaways
- 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 26 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 21% |
| Engine | 24 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 13% |
| Steering | 15 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7% |
| Wheels | 8 | 6% |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-24
The problem I am having with my car is a safety issue and their is not a safety recall on my model 2017 but their is one on model 2018 with same issue as mine, the issue I have is every time I fill my gas tank full or halft tank and when I live the gas station hit the road when I stop at a red light or stop sigh the ca...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-19
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 he took it when it ha...
Engine - filed 2026-08-28
The thermostat quit working. I've researched this issue and have seen this is a very common issue usually occurring when the vehicle has somewhere between 45000 to 55000 miles.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.