MYRModel Year Report

2017 Cadillac XT5

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2017 Cadillac XT5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:54.372Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac XT5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2017: 119 complaints 2017 2018: 66 complaints 2019: 32 complaints 2019 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 3 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2017: 119 complaints
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YearComplaints
2017119
201866
201932
202021
202115
20229
202315
202410
20253
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC XT5. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF YET AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191223

Thermostat gets stuck, gives a steering wheel assist alert. Ac not working and motor sounds like it is in overdrive. Engine temp stays cold.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231009

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 23 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 15 distinct reports on file.

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Message Powersteering Assist is reduced. This could cause steering problems and a potential collision. Cause is due to failure of thermostat design and insta llation. Believe an investigation is possibly warranted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231129

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BRAKES FAILED. COMING TO A STOP SIGN ON CR 13, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. BRAKES DID NOT SLOW OR STOP THE CAR AT ALL. PUMPED THE BRAKES 3 OR 4 TIMES, NO BRAKING. WENT THRU STOP SIGN HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171222

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161212 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 16V802000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Cadillac XT5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V802000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.