Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 reliable?

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 182 complaints filed with NHTSA (9.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

Top problems: OTHER (30 complaints, avg repair $500); TRANSMISSION (24 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (23 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

Yes, there are 1 recall(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. Contact any Cadillac dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Cadillac XT5?

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 gets 22 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2182. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 often stolen?

Theft risk tier for the Cadillac XT5: low. HLDI insurance loss data suggests lower-than-average theft claims for this model.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Cadillac XT5?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 is approximately $1,993/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Cadillac XT5

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 9.1x the segment average of 20. The most common issue is other problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: defective upper dashboard has large ballooned area in center where adhesive either failed or wasn't applied and lower dashboard has defective lump under material. these defects should never have left the factory. poor quality control. both dashboards are to be replaced by dealer.. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.

7 crash reports 2 injuries

182

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

9.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

OTHER

30 complaints

16%

• DEFECTIVE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS LARGE BALLOONED AREA IN CENTER WHERE ADHESIVE EITHER FAILED OR WASN'T APPLIED AND LOWER DASHBOARD HAS DEFECTIVE LUMP UNDER MATERIAL. THESE DEFECTS SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT THE FACTORY. POOR QUALITY CONTROL. BOTH DASHBOARDS ARE TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.
• CADILLAC XT5 2017 LUXURY FWD MODEL VIBRATES AT ALL SPEEDS. ACCELERATOR AND STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED AND ROTATED WITH NO IMPROVEMENT TO THE CONSTANT VIBRATION. WATER SLOSHES OUT OF BOTTLE IN CUP HOLDER, JACKET FALLS OFF CLOTHES HOOK IN BACKSEAT, EGGS BREAK IN EGG CARTON AL
• THE RADIO IN THE CAR KEEPS DROPPING SXM SIGNAL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET OR HIGHWAY OR ENTERING PARKING LOTS AT NEARBY SUPERMARKETS OR OUR LOWES STORE. I HAVE WRITTEN CADILLAC AND AM WAITING FOR THEIR RESPONSE. WHILE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE PER SE, IT IS FRUSTRATING AND NOT EXPECTED ON A CAR THAT COS

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

“DEFECTIVE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS LARGE BALLOONED AREA IN CENTER WHERE ADHESIVE EITHER FAILED OR WASN'T APPLIED AND LOWER DASHBOARD HAS DEFECTIVE LUMP UNDER MATERIAL. THESE DEFECTS SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT THE FACTORY. POOR QUALITY CONTROL. BOTH DASHBOARDS ARE TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Cadillac XT5

Based on 104 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 11K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 18K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BRAKES

In line with typicalmedian 9K mi · 13 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 16K mi · 13 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 23K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 7 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (1)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER04/11/2016

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.

Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Low theft risk

Low theft rates typically correlate with lower comprehensive-coverage insurance premiums.

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Cadillac XT5

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,182

Per month

$182

Per mile

18.2¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,778/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Cadillac XT5

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,993

Full coverage / month

$166

Liability only / year

$717

vs US avg

+19%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk0.90x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1993

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Cadillac New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

6 yr / 70K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

6 yr / 70K mi

These are the terms for a new Cadillac. If you're buying a used 2017 XT5, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Cadillac dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 182 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: DEFECTIVE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS LARGE BALLOONED AREA IN CENTER WHERE ADHESIVE EITHER FAILED OR WASN'T APPLIED AND LOWER DASHBOARD HAS DEFECTIVE LUMP UNDER MATERIAL. THESE DEFECTS SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT THE FACTORY. POOR QUALITY CONTROL. BOTH DASHBOARDS ARE TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: RANDOMLY, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER TO REVERSE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY SETS SUCH THAT PARK IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH AS WELL AS REVERSE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE VEHICLE IS IN BOTH REVERSE AND PARK SIMULTANEOUSLY AS DISPLAYED ON THE DASH DISPLAY. HOWEVER, I AM TOLD B
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH GARAGE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS NOT FUNCTIONING. ISSUE WITH DRIVER SEAT NOT VIBRATING WHEN VEHICLE VENTURES OUT OF LANE WITH "LANE ASSIST" FEATURE ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SENDING MULTIPLE WARNINGS ABOUT ENGINE MALFUNCTION, PARKING BRAKE ON, ETC.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH GARAGE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS NOT FUNCTIONING. ISSUE WITH DRIVER SEAT NOT VIBRATING WHEN VEHICLE VENTURES OUT OF LANE WITH "LANE ASSIST" FEATURE ON. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SENDING MULTIPLE WARNINGS ABOUT ENGINE MALFUNCTION, PARKING BRAKE ON, ETC.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Cadillac dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)