2019 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Steering (10), Engine (7), Unknown Or Other (6).
Key takeaways
- 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 10 | 29% |
| Engine | 7 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 9% |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-26
My 2019 Cadillac XT5 has repeatedly shuddered at highway speeds since shortly after purchase on July 25, 2026. It occurs around 61–62 mph while maintaining speed before accelerating. The cause is UNKNOWN. The selling dealership evaluated the vehicle and performed a front-wheel alignment, but the shuddering persists. I...
Steering - filed 2026-10-21
The vehicle has approximately 40,000 miles. The thermostat and/or coolant temperature sensor malfunctioned, causing the warning message “Steering Assist Is Reduced, Drive With Care” to appear. This condition raises a safety concern because the malfunction affects or appears to affect the vehicle’s steering-assist syste...
Steering - filed 2026-05-26
The computer or electrical box to steer keeps shorting out and the vehicle us unable to turn.
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More for the 2019 Cadillac XT5
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.