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2020 Cadillac XT5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 2020 Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
36
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
24 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 22, 2022 · campaign 22V709000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
TiresFeb 25, 2021 · campaign 21V115000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cur
TiresNov 5, 2020 · campaign 20V684000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, GMC Acadia and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles and 2020-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have been manufactured with Continental tires that were overcured.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpOct 15, 2020 · campaign 20V639000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the manufacturing process, possibly causing a blocked nozzle and an insufficient fuel supply to the engine.
Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › InflatorJul 30, 2020 · campaign 20V446000
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5 and XT6, Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500 and Traverse and GMC Acadia and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The diffuser component of the Roof-Rail Air Bag (RRAB) inflator may not have been properly crimped to the inflator and could separate from the inflator during air bag deployment.
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Other years of the Cadillac XT5
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2020 Cadillac XT5 have?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (7), steering (6), engine & cooling (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 Cadillac XT5 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Cadillac XT5 get?
Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.