2019 Cadillac XT4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Cadillac XT4 has 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: mil lamp illuminated, lost power and transmission would not shift while underway in traffic.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

9 complaints

32%

• Mil lamp illuminated, lost power and transmission would not shift while underway in traffic
• 2019 CADILLAC XT-4 [XXX] MILEAGE IN FIRST SERVICE ATTEMPT 27500 4/28/2023 BROUGHT THE XT-4 IN FOR SERVICE IN WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA AND FOR AN OIL DRIP PROBLEM. OIL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR FACING THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER REPLACED NUMEROUOS GASKETS AND ENGINE COVERS AND RETURNED THE VEHI
• The engine started to leak oil, coming down the passenger side of the motor. This was around at 22,000 miles. The dealer says that this is a leaking intake manifold gasket. It has taken them 3 separate repairs to fix this issue. I feel that my engine warranty from Cadillac should be extended, past

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Mil lamp illuminated, lost power and transmission would not shift while underway in traffic”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints

18%

• CAR SHUTTERING/BUCKING DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP AND AT STEADY HIGHWAY SPEED. TACHOMETER SHOWED APPROX THREE HUNDRED RPM FLUCTUATION AT STEADY SPEED. DEALER STATED CAR HAS LEAKED COOLANT INTO TRANSMISSION FROM TRANS COOLER CAUSING FIALURE OF TRANSMISSION.
• Mil lamp illuminated, lost power and transmission would not shift while underway in traffic
• The throttle and accelerator pedal is very HOT- highly sensitive, resulting in jerky lunging upon start off in 1st gear from a dead or 1 mph stop. The vehicle has been into the dealer 2 times for this issue with the same repair comments, vehicle meets all factory specs and all XT 4 react this way- w

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR SHUTTERING/BUCKING DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP AND AT STEADY HIGHWAY SPEED. TACHOMETER SHOWED APPROX THREE HUNDRED RPM FLUCTUATION AT STEADY SPEED. DEALER STATED CAR HAS LEAKED COOLANT INTO TRANSMISSION FROM TRANS COOLER CAUSING FIALURE OF TRANSMISSION.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

4 complaints

14%

• The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side daytime running lights became inoperable. The passenger’s side daytime running light warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin No. 1
• Both running light modules failed due to overheating because there was no heatsink thermal compound installed on either unit. They had to be replaced. Repair was successful.
• The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the daytime running light was out on the driver’s and passenger’s side. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. No warning light was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side daytime running lights became inoperable. The passenger’s side daytime running light warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin No. 1”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

3 complaints

11%

• I WAS LEAVING CHURCH AS I EXIT DRIVE WAY GOT ON ROAD AND WHEN I GOT TO DEAD END STREET TO TURN WENT TO BRAKE THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK I PRESS THE BRAKES ALL WAY TO THE FLOOR END UP IN THE DITCH BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR
• In September, my vehicle would not start. I had it boosted and it started right up. The very same afternoon , it would not start and had it boosted. Drove it for 2 days without issue and on day 3 it would not start and boosting was unsuccessful. The vehicle could not be put in neutral and needed
• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I WAS LEAVING CHURCH AS I EXIT DRIVE WAY GOT ON ROAD AND WHEN I GOT TO DEAD END STREET TO TURN WENT TO BRAKE THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK I PRESS THE BRAKES ALL WAY TO THE FLOOR END UP IN THE DITCH BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

2 complaints

• 2019 CADILLAC XT-4 [XXX] MILEAGE IN FIRST SERVICE ATTEMPT 27500 4/28/2023 BROUGHT THE XT-4 IN FOR SERVICE IN WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA AND FOR AN OIL DRIP PROBLEM. OIL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR FACING THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER REPLACED NUMEROUOS GASKETS AND ENGINE COVERS AND RETURNED THE VEHI
• HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OCCUR AFTER A DEALER WARRANTY INSTALLED ENGINE. THE DTC CODE WAS "PO496". THIS TURNED OUT TO BE A PARGE PUMP FAILURE. VEHICLE IS 4 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS OLD, MILAGE AT 34285. DEALER SAYING THAT PART IS NOT COVERED ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE. THE REPAIR COST ME $671

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2019 CADILLAC XT-4 [XXX] MILEAGE IN FIRST SERVICE ATTEMPT 27500 4/28/2023 BROUGHT THE XT-4 IN FOR SERVICE IN WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA AND FOR AN OIL DRIP PROBLEM. OIL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR FACING THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER REPLACED NUMEROUOS GASKETS AND ENGINE COVERS AND RETURNED THE VEHI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 28 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: Mil lamp illuminated, lost power and transmission would not shift while underway in traffic
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: CAR SHUTTERING/BUCKING DURING ACCELERATION FROM STOP AND AT STEADY HIGHWAY SPEED. TACHOMETER SHOWED APPROX THREE HUNDRED RPM FLUCTUATION AT STEADY SPEED. DEALER STATED CAR HAS LEAKED COOLANT INTO TRANSMISSION FROM TRANS COOLER CAUSING FIALURE OF TRANSMISSION.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side daytime running lights became inoperable. The passenger’s side daytime running light warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin No. 1
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I WAS LEAVING CHURCH AS I EXIT DRIVE WAY GOT ON ROAD AND WHEN I GOT TO DEAD END STREET TO TURN WENT TO BRAKE THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK I PRESS THE BRAKES ALL WAY TO THE FLOOR END UP IN THE DITCH BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)