2024 Cadillac XT5

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2024 Cadillac XT5 has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2024 cadillac xt5. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the forward collision avoidance system failed to activate, causing the contact to swerve to avoid a collision. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to .

2 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

40%

• The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate, causing the contact to swerve to avoid a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to
• Brand new 2024 XT5, 9 speed transmission, loss of power. Had to be towed to Cadillac dealership. I had vehicle for two weeks and as of this day almost three weeks latter no parts to fix. GM has been notified with no answer. It seems the recall needs to be extended to 2024 GM vehicles.
• Vehicle was shifting erratically and drastically delayed in the lower gears. Additionally, the vehicle was lurching and bucking. I was advised it may be the ring gear. The vehicle has 1034 miles.

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

“The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate, causing the contact to swerve to avoid a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

3 complaints

20%

• The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate, causing the contact to swerve to avoid a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to
• Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had Vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called Dealer and Cadillac assistance. Says there nothing they
• Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had Vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called Dealer and Cadillac assistance. Says there nothing they

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

13%

• On 10/18/24 I was making a left turn out of my development when a vehicle crashed into the front driver portion of my vehicle. The vehicle was going approximately 40+mph. I was driving approximately 5-10 mph making the turn. I was wearing a seatbelt, hit my head on the drivers door jam/window and
• Driver seat airbag randomly deployed. There was no warning in the car after it had gone off, and there was no warning before it went off. Could have resulted in a terrible accident.

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

“On 10/18/24 I was making a left turn out of my development when a vehicle crashed into the front driver portion of my vehicle. The vehicle was going approximately 40+mph. I was driving approximately 5-10 mph making the turn. I was wearing a seatbelt, hit my head on the drivers door jam/window and”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

13%

• Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had Vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called Dealer and Cadillac assistance. Says there nothing they
• The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. There was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where

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

“Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had Vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called Dealer and Cadillac assistance. Says there nothing they”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

• On 10/18/24 I was making a left turn out of my development when a vehicle crashed into the front driver portion of my vehicle. The vehicle was going approximately 40+mph. I was driving approximately 5-10 mph making the turn. I was wearing a seatbelt, hit my head on the drivers door jam/window and

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate, causing the contact to swerve to avoid a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate, causing the contact to swerve to avoid a collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: On 10/18/24 I was making a left turn out of my development when a vehicle crashed into the front driver portion of my vehicle. The vehicle was going approximately 40+mph. I was driving approximately 5-10 mph making the turn. I was wearing a seatbelt, hit my head on the drivers door jam/window and
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: Engine problem loss of power intermittently no reverse. They replaced clutch parts seals, piston, rings, plates, and plates. Had Vehicle for about 22 days. Driving home after repairs completed. Cluster display- instrument panel went out. Called Dealer and Cadillac assistance. Says there nothing they
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)