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2017 Cadillac XT5
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 124
- Received Jun 2016 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact8 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract6 complaints · 4.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking6 complaints · 4.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #16V802000General 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Power steering cuts out while drivingFirst signal: Nov 2024
- Transmission fails or loses power while drivingFirst signal: Sep 2026
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 6 crashes, 0 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 11 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 11 |
| Total | 124 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 8 | 6.5% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 6 | 4.8% | 6.4× | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 4.8% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 6 | 4.8% | 8.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Nov 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.0% |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 5 | 4.0% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 5 | 4.0% | 4.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.5% |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 4 | 3.2% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 4 | 3.2% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 3 | 2.4% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 3 | 2.4% | – | |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 3 | 2.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #16V802000November 4, 20161,844 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
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.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Cadillac XT5.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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