2017 Cadillac XT5 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Cadillac XT5; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — caliper. Owners filed 124 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints124

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic — CaliperCampaign 16V802000 · 04 Nov 2016

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.

Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine10 · 25%

Steering9 · 22%

Electrical system8 · 20%

Unknown or other8 · 20%

Power train7 · 18%

Visibility/wiper3 · 8%

Chest clip2 · 5%

Buckle2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20232

202415

202512

202611

From owner complaints

Message Displayed on 2017 Cadillac XT-5 "Steering Assist is Reduced - Drive With Care". No check engine light, and no apparent loss of steering. Noted that Temperature Gauge and Air Conditioning ceased to work. Suspiciously, a 2019 Cadillac XT-5 that I also own, the identical displayed message came on, with identical…
Steering · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The straps of the car seat loosen on their own, without holding down the button to loosen the harness. It’s unsafe to continue to use this seat as the straps will not stay tightened in the event of a car accident. The seat is available for inspection if needed. No the seat has not been inspected by any third party.
Chest clip · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The straps on the seat loosen on their own when pulled, without pressing on the button to loosen them. This would be dangerous in the event of an accident because the straps could loosen and the child would not be secure. The car seat has always been installed in the car seat base (from the manufacturer). The car seat…
Chest clip · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The tire air pressure gage on the dash is steadily illuminated but there is nothing wrong w the air in the tire.
Electrical system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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