2018 Cadillac XT5

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2018 Cadillac XT5 has 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2018 cadillac xt5. the contact stated that the fuel safety indicator illuminated. the vehicle was serviced five times, but the fuel safety indicator illuminated every time the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was taken to taylor cadillac (6100 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 3 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

15 complaints

16%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CADILLAC XT5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SAFETY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FUEL SAFETY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TAYLOR CADILLAC (6100 CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615, (
• EACH TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN THE OIL % DROPS BY AT LEAST 1-2 % POINTS. SINCE SEPT 2019 THE OIL READING DROPPED TO 29%. THE DEALER CHANGED THE OIL FILTER AND SAID THE CAR WAS PERFECT. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS AN OPEN RECALL. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL ON 2018 XT5, N192266190 - ENGINE C
• The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated all of the warning lights were illuminated on the control panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on three different occasions where it was diagnosed with nothin

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CADILLAC XT5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SAFETY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FUEL SAFETY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TAYLOR CADILLAC (6100 CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615, (”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

14 complaints

15%

• WHEN BACKING CAR UP, OFTEN TIMES THE YELLOW "GUIDE LINES" APPEAR, OFTEN TIMES DON'T. NOTE MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF DAYLIGHT OR NIGHT, WEATHER CAR IS CLEAN OR DIRTY (NOT AFFECTED BY BACKUP CAMERA), CLEAR OUT OR RAINING. BRAND NEW IN APRIL 2018, PICKED UP FROM DEALERSHIP, HAS HAPPENED SINCE 1ST WEEK O
• 2ND TIME THIS ISSUE OCCURRED. 1ST TIME WAS IN 2019 AND IT TOOK TWO WEEKS FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO FIGURE OUT IT WAS THE BATTERY. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRONICS GO CRAZY, THE ENGINE STOPS FOR A SPLIT SECOND, BRAKES ARE LOST FOR A SPLIT SECOND, CRUISE CONTROL TURNS OFF, EVERY POSSIBLE ALARM DIS
• The accelerator on the car started to excel and shift in traffic where I had to pull over. Over the last few months the car has had some electrical issues with the braking and collision alerts going off and the car stopping which the dealer said they couldn't find the problem. Also the brakes since

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“WHEN BACKING CAR UP, OFTEN TIMES THE YELLOW "GUIDE LINES" APPEAR, OFTEN TIMES DON'T. NOTE MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF DAYLIGHT OR NIGHT, WEATHER CAR IS CLEAN OR DIRTY (NOT AFFECTED BY BACKUP CAMERA), CLEAR OUT OR RAINING. BRAND NEW IN APRIL 2018, PICKED UP FROM DEALERSHIP, HAS HAPPENED SINCE 1ST WEEK O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

12 complaints

13%

• THE BACK UP GUIDANCE LINES AND WARNING INDICATORS DO NOT ALWAYS APPEAR OR ACTIVATE WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BACK UP CAMERA. THEY ARE MISSING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BACKING UP. I WAS BACKING UP AND TRYING TO JUDGE DISTANCE AND CLEARANCE IN MY NEW CAR. THIS ASSIST DEVICE BEING NO
• 2ND TIME THIS ISSUE OCCURRED. 1ST TIME WAS IN 2019 AND IT TOOK TWO WEEKS FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO FIGURE OUT IT WAS THE BATTERY. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRONICS GO CRAZY, THE ENGINE STOPS FOR A SPLIT SECOND, BRAKES ARE LOST FOR A SPLIT SECOND, CRUISE CONTROL TURNS OFF, EVERY POSSIBLE ALARM DIS
• TIRES ON GM VEHICLES, INCLUDING MINE, HAVE BEEN SOLD WITH DERELICT TIRES MANUFACTURED BY MICHELIN. I WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT MY TIRES WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AR 26,000 MILES. TODAY I WAS TOLD BY A RELATIVE THAT THEY WERE TOLD THE SAME AND THEIR TIRES HAVE ONLY 16,000 MILES ON THEM. WE HAVE BOTH BOU

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

“THE BACK UP GUIDANCE LINES AND WARNING INDICATORS DO NOT ALWAYS APPEAR OR ACTIVATE WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BACK UP CAMERA. THEY ARE MISSING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BACKING UP. I WAS BACKING UP AND TRYING TO JUDGE DISTANCE AND CLEARANCE IN MY NEW CAR. THIS ASSIST DEVICE BEING NO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

12 complaints

13%

• The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, the Stabilitrak warning light was illuminated for a short time and turned off when depressing on the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that on 11/19/2012, while his wife was driving 45 m
• When I get on the freeway and go around 68 mph my vehicle starts shaking and I constantly get a stabilitrak message that flashes on and off. I have to hold the steering will tight because it swerves a little and had to start driving away from cars. I took it to get the wheels balanced and it still d
• The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering power reduced warning message was displayed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the local dealer for assistance. The contact was also informed that there were no

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

“The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, the Stabilitrak warning light was illuminated for a short time and turned off when depressing on the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that on 11/19/2012, while his wife was driving 45 m”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

11 complaints

12%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CADILLAC XT5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, "TRANSMISSION" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WHILE STILL IN MOTION. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE AND CONTINUED DRIVING. THE VEHI
• I WAS IDLING IN LINE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WAITING FOR FOOD AT MCDONALDS. TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE. ONCE SERVED, I STARTED TO DRIVE AWAY BUT CAR SHUTTERED AND STOPPED ABRUPTLY. APPARENTLY TRANSMISSION WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT TO PARK AFTER IDLING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES EVEN IF IT HAS STARTED TO MOVE FOR
• SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, AFTER WAITING IN LINE FOR TWO MINUTES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN D AND THE VEHICLE IDLING, I STARTED TO DRIVE FORWARD. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SHUTTERING STOP. APPARENTLY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ITSELF INTO P. RECENTLY THIS HAPPENED AGAIN BUT IT OCCURRED WHEN I WAS BACKING

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CADILLAC XT5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, "TRANSMISSION" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO PARK WHILE STILL IN MOTION. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED BACK INTO DRIVE AND CONTINUED DRIVING. THE VEHI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 95 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 CADILLAC XT5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL SAFETY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FUEL SAFETY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TAYLOR CADILLAC (6100 CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615, (
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHEN BACKING CAR UP, OFTEN TIMES THE YELLOW "GUIDE LINES" APPEAR, OFTEN TIMES DON'T. NOTE MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF DAYLIGHT OR NIGHT, WEATHER CAR IS CLEAN OR DIRTY (NOT AFFECTED BY BACKUP CAMERA), CLEAR OUT OR RAINING. BRAND NEW IN APRIL 2018, PICKED UP FROM DEALERSHIP, HAS HAPPENED SINCE 1ST WEEK O
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE BACK UP GUIDANCE LINES AND WARNING INDICATORS DO NOT ALWAYS APPEAR OR ACTIVATE WHEN THE CAR IS IN REVERSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE BACK UP CAMERA. THEY ARE MISSING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BACKING UP. I WAS BACKING UP AND TRYING TO JUDGE DISTANCE AND CLEARANCE IN MY NEW CAR. THIS ASSIST DEVICE BEING NO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, the Stabilitrak warning light was illuminated for a short time and turned off when depressing on the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that on 11/19/2012, while his wife was driving 45 m
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)