2017 Cadillac XTS
Only 24 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 103 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
10 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Purchased my 2017XT5 9/13/2017. While driving down a main street, I stopped for a light. When the light turned green, the car would not move. Could not turn it off nor could I try to put it in another gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-28
Suspension
3 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.
Steering
2 of 24 total reports mention: steering.
Power train
2 of 24 total reports mention: power train.
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In 2019, GM released service bulletin 18-NA-358 that confirms the company's knowledge of of defective parts in transmissions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-11
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Xt5 has a transmission shudder, between 16MPH and 50MPH, with the aisin AF50-8 transmission. GM reports no problem with the aisin. Cadillac technician drove vehicle and did notice shudder. Next step, involve GM engineer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-12
Visibility/wiper
1 of 24 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Cadillac XTS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Cadillac XTS 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 XTS?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac XTS have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.