2023 Cadillac XT5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Cadillac XT5 holds 15 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XT5 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster, Automatic transmission, and Driveshaft.

2017 Cadillac XT5 — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 15), then Engine (4) and Back-over prevention (3).

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 XT5 has 10 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 10 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Cadillac XT5. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (4)

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-06-20 · NHTSA campaign 24V459000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Remedy Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2023-03-16 · NHTSA campaign 23V172000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

Remedy Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

Recall Driveshaft 2023-02-02 · NHTSA campaign 23V043000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

Remedy Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.

Recall Labels 2022-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 22V708000

Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.

Complaints by component (15 total)

Powertrain

Engine

Back-over prevention

Electrical system

Hydraulic brakes

Lane departure

Steering

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-06-27
"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…"
Hydraulic brakes · filed 2026-05-28
"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…"
Engine · filed 2026-04-10
"The car has a shudder/vibrate and what feels like jerking at certain speeds. I have a 2023 XT5 Premium Luxury 3.6 However, I have taken multiple times to Big O tires had tires replaced, brakes, Lower control arms, I…"
Powertrain · filed 2025-11-19
"I purchased the 2023 Cadillac, with 19800 miles a week ago. The back up camera grid lines are so faint that most of the time they aren't visible. There is no contrast adjustment to make them visible. This condition is…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-04-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2023 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD	5 stars	5 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 all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	All-wheel drive	21	27	23 MPG	$3450
XT5 all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	25	21 MPG	$3100
XT5 front-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Front-wheel drive	19	26	21 MPG	$3100
XT5 front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Front-wheel drive	22	29	24 MPG	$3300
XT5 Hearse all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	23	21 MPG	$3800
XT5 Hearse front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Front-wheel drive	20	23	21 MPG	$3800
XT5 Limo all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	23	21 MPG	$3800
XT5 Limo front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Front-wheel drive	20	23	21 MPG	$3800

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 2023 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Cadillac XT5?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 15), then Engine (4) and Back-over prevention (3).

Is the 2023 Cadillac XT5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 XT5 has 10 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2024 has 10 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Cadillac XT5 been recalled?

The 2023 Cadillac XT5 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Cadillac XT5?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2023 Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Cadillac XT5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Cadillac XT5 is 21.6 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.