2019 Cadillac XT4 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac XT4. The most-reported areas: Engine (10), Power Train (6), Exterior Lighting (4).

Key takeaways

  • 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1050%
Power Train630%
Exterior Lighting420%
Electrical System315%
Unknown Or Other315%
Fuel/Propulsion System210%
Vehicle Speed Control15%
Service Brakes15%
Suspension15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Cadillac XT4 SUV AWDNot rated4/5Not rated4/5
2019 Cadillac XT4 SUV FWDNot rated4/5Not rated4/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-03

I took my suv in for diagnostics to a certified GM dealership at least twice while still under warranty. The check engine light was on, the car was behaving abnormally as well as making unusual concerning noises. The dealership sent me away saying no codes showed up and they couldn’t find a problem.The light would co...

Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-05-20

Recently went to my local Sewell dealership for my routine oil change. With an oil change they do a complimentary multipoint inspection. During the inspection they noticed that my camshaft carrier was leaking and needed to be resealed. The resealing of the camshaft carrier would be around $4,000. I don’t have that kind...

Engine - filed 2026-03-18

I took my car is for service at the Cadillac dealership and they stated there was an oil leak from the camshaft carrier. When I asked more questions they stated it was a fairly common problem with the XT4 and a few other models where there was a faulty seal at the "T-joint" (cam carrier T-joint). My car is no longer un...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.