First generation
2017 Cadillac XT5
The most reported problem on the 2017 Cadillac XT5 is brake wear, with 15 complaints, usually around 15,000 miles.
- 124owner complaints
- 1recalls
- 6involved a crash
- 20,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Problem sheets
No single problem on the 2017 Cadillac XT5 has enough owner reports for a sheet of its own yet. The counts below still cover every complaint on file.
Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 reliable?
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 124 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, less than half the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 8 XT5 model years since 2017, it has the most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018
- At 12 complaints for each year on the road, the 2017 runs above the 2018 (7). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Brake wear has 15 complaints and stalling has 13, out of 124 in all. A quarter of the 11 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear saw it by about 7,000 miles, and half by about 15,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 6 of the 124 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 6 reports mention a crash and 2 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 1 recall is on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against it.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2017 at 21 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 12. So far in 2026, 11 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 15 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
124 complaints is 2.2 times fewer than the median 2017 model on this site and 2.5 times fewer than the median 2017 SUV. Among the 1 XT5 model years here it ranks 1st for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Cadillac XT5
Cadillac filed 1,335 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Cadillac XT5. 89 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 12 bulletins · 15 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a rear brake squeal noise.
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
10 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the oil pump, power brake booster and power brake booster vacuum hose to eliminate a hard brake pedal and/or air type noise heard upon brake apply due to oil in the brake booster.
This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front brake pads with single shim pad kit to correct a condition of Squeal Noise Originating from Front Brakes During Brake Apply.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the shims on the front brake pads to correct a condition of Squeal Noise Originating from Front Brakes During Brake Apply.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Brake Pedal Low or Goes to Floor with No External Signs of a Leak.
Squeal Noise Originating from Front Brakes During Brake Apply Condition - Some customers may comment on a squeal noise from the front brakes during brake apply Correction - Apply a coat of paste between the shims of the front brake pads.
16128 - Service Update. The upper and lower brake lines may contact the fuel feed line at the rear left side of the fuel tank if the fuel tank has shifted during vehicle assembly.
16195 - Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a brake pedal position sensor (BPPS) flag bracket which allows too much rotation, causing the BPPS sensor to indicate the brake pedal is applied.
43530 Service Update. On certain vehicles, the rear brake pipes may come in contact with the chassis and fuel tank electrical harnesses. If this occurs, the brake pipe protective coating will wear and corrosion could shorten life expectancy.
This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 3 bulletins · 13 complaints
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on.
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Vehicle No Start, Stalls Repeatedly and/or Smoke from Under Hood at Battery.
1 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicatesIn ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition.Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 ...
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 8 bulletins · 12 complaints
This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles thatmay have Service Front Camera, Service Lane Departure Warning, and Service Lane Keep Assist Message.
6 more on this problem
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct a condition of Reduced Steering Assist Message with DTC C0460 Sym 5A due to a software abnormality.
Reduced Steering Assist Message with DTC C0460 Sym 5A Condition Some customers may comment on a Reduced Steering Assist message on the DIC with no loss of steering assist. During diagnosis a technician may find DTC C0460 Sym 5A.
This informational bulletin explains to diagnose and repair the P0128 code before just replacing the power steering gear.
This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some customers may comment on the operation of their haptic seat during a Lane Keep Assist event. Lane Keep Assist works differently than Lane Departure Warning.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON THE OPERATION OF THEIR HAPTIC SEAT DURING A LANE KEEP ASSIST EVENT. LANE KEEP ASSIST WORKS DIFFERENTLY THAN LANE DEPARTURE WARNING.
Check engine light or misfire 29 bulletins · 9 complaints
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
27 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Rough Idle, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated After Engine Repairs with DTCs P0016 and/or P0018 Set.
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
This service bulletin advises the technician of a diagnostic test for a possible issue with a damaged OCV solenoid that may cause an oil leak and misfire, illuminating the MIL and setting DTCs P0300, P0302 and/or P0305.
This service bulletin provides diagnostic strategy information to aid in diagnosing a Ticking, Tap or Rattle Noise from Engine with Possible Misfire, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by.
This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostic information for DTC's P0016 and P0018.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the Service Engine Soon Lamp illuminated and/or Service Power Brake Assist message displayed, with DTCs P0557 or P0558 Stored.
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon on, a ?Service Transmission Now, Unable to Shift Soon? message or possibly the vehicle will not shift out of park at times.
Plus 17 older ones not listed here.
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 17 bulletins · 9 complaints
This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
15 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic ...
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the axle nuts and washers if a clicking noise is heard on turns from the front.
This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
Some vehicles were shipped with a power transfer unit (PTU) that failed leak testing. Correction Dealers are to replace the PTU.
This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
Plus 5 older ones not listed here.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 5 bulletins · 8 complaints
This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct a customer concern of Coolant and/or Oil Leak, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminatedâ.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant.
3 more on this problem
This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for the technician regarding a customer concern of engine overheating, cooling system contaminated with engine oil.
This Preliminary information communicates a possible noise from the water pump causing a DTC and the diagnostics for the repair.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 6 bulletins · 7 complaints
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air.
4 more on this problem
This engineering information bulletin is requesting information on vehicles that have the condition of A/C Inoperative and/or Compressor Seizure.
17128-Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control module was misbuilt. This may cause the HVAC system control to be intermittently disabled.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when adjusting the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning controls the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning display is blank and/or various selections missing from radio ...
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect and replace the air conditioning compressor to correct a customer concern on A/C with poor or no cooling due to a production spill at the supplier, where AC compressor builds contained bores which were ...
Battery dies or the car will not start 9 bulletins · 6 complaints
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues, dead battery, start/stop inoperative, instrument cluster and switch backlighting remain illuminated.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another.
7 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates an Intermittent No Crank, No Start, or Reduced Power loss of data multiple U codes or Intermittent Power Door Locks inoperative, unwanted seat or mirror movement.
17137 01 Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the battery negative cable nut is under-torqued.
17137-Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the battery negative cable nut is under-torqued.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for the OnStar back-up battery failure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B1446 or B1447 and the OnStar LED is red.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the pedal assembly to correct a condition of brake lights always on, cruise control inoperative and/or discharged battery due to the plastic Brake Pedal Position Sensor (BPPS) flag bracket allowing to ...
This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to take the vehicles out of transport mode for vehicles with the condition of Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing
Complaints filed by year
21 complaints came in 2017, 3.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2017 Cadillac XT5
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
The recall on the 2017 Cadillac XT5, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
Brake wear, with 15 of the 124 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 15,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Cadillac XT5 problems start?
Of the 70 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 8,000 miles and half by about 20,000.
Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 better or worse than the 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has more complaints than the 2018: 12 a year against 7.
How many 2017 Cadillac XT5 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
6 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 16V-802. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.