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2017 Cadillac XT5 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 4, 201616V802000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components discIf there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V802000
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Owner complaints by component124
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 26 | 21 |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 21 |
| Engine | 24 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 17 |
| Steering | 15 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 7 |
| Wheels | 8 | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 4 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 2 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“The problem I am having with my car is a safety issue and their is not a safety recall on my model 2017 but their is one on model 2018 with same issue as mine, the issue I have is every time I fill my gas tank full or…”
- Power train
“I bought this vehicle with 74k miles the car when cold starts well but when you start to drive and at 24 miles an hour it kicks then shutting till 30 mph then once warm the kick goes away but you feel a little kick when…”
- Engine
“The thermostat quit working. I've researched this issue and have seen this is a very common issue usually occurring when the vehicle has somewhere between 45000 to 55000 miles.”
Other Cadillac XT5 model years
- 20212 recalls19 complaints
- 20205 recalls23 complaints
- 20190 recalls32 complaints
- 20180 recalls66 complaints
- 20171 recall124 complaints
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- 2011 DTS2 recalls16 complaints
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2017 Cadillac XT5 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Cadillac XT5. The most recent, 16V802000 (reported November 4, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 124 filed with NHTSA (21%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Cadillac XT5?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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