2023 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Power Train (6), Engine (4), Unknown Or Other (3).
Key takeaways
- 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 40% |
| Engine | 4 | 27% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 20% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 7% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% |
| Steering | 1 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-06-27
I am reporting an imminent, life-threatening safety defect regarding a Cadillac XT5, purchased 1/10/26 and repurchased by the dealership on 5/16/2026. While driving, this vehicle experiences an unpredictable and intermittent defect causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into PARK w...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-05-28
The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer received various diagnostic codes all related to the brake master cylinder. The contact was given a lo...
Engine - filed 2026-04-10
When driving the whole car shakes and the engine makes a loud sound. It doesn't matter if I am going 10 mph or 75 mph the same shaking happens. The engine smells like burnt rubber. Driving feels like jerking not a smooth ride. I have already had the engine oil leak repaired. My car has been in the shop 3x in 2 months f...
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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.