2017 Cadillac XT5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Cadillac XT5 holds 124 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 8 XT5 years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Caliper.

Complaints

124

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (26 of 124), then Engine (24) and Electrical system (21). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018

The 2018 XT5 has 66 complaints, 7 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Cadillac XT5. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2016-11-04 · NHTSA campaign 16V802000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (124 total)

Powertrain

Engine

Electrical system

Steering

Service brakes

Speed control

Wheels

Exterior lighting

Suspension

Air bags

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Visibility and wipers

Forward collision avoidance

Fuel and propulsion system

Seats

Chest clip, buckle, and harness

Seat belts

Structure

Visibility

Electric service brakes

Engine and engine cooling

Hydraulic brakes

Lane departure

Parking brake

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-24
"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…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-19
"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."
Engine · filed 2026-08-28
"I purchased the car on XXX. The car has been returned to the service department within the first 3 days. Sold to me without getting fully inspected. Service department did put new brakes and rotors on and I was told (no…"
Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-07-21
"My passenger side, dashboard bowls up in the heat and doesn’t seat properly. My fear for safety is that if I’m in an accident that airbag will not come out due to the dash bubbling because of the defect.. It seems to be…"
Air bags · filed 2026-07-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
XT5	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	19	27	22 MPG	$2950
XT5 all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	26	21 MPG	$3100

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2017–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-30 full synthetic (2.0L turbo or 3.6L V6) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 235/65R18 (base), 235/55R20 (Premium Luxury)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-639 covers certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles: the fuel pump jet nozzle may have a plastic burr that can cause fuel pump failure. Dealers replace the fuel pump module.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Cadillac XT5?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (26 of 124), then Engine (24) and Electrical system (21). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 XT5 has 66 complaints, 7 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Cadillac XT5 been recalled?

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Cadillac XT5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 is 21.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Cadillac XT5 take?

5W-30 full synthetic for the 2.0L turbo or 3.6L V6; capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.

What does recall 20V-639 cover on the XT5?

Certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles—see the NHTSA campaign summary for the defect and remedy.

What tire sizes does the XT5 use?

235/65R18 base; 235/55R20 on Premium Luxury.