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2023 Cadillac XT5: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2023 Cadillac XT5 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

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

Transmission & drivetrain7

Driver-assist & stability4

Engine & cooling4

Steering1

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), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L	Front-Wheel Drive	21 mpg
Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L	All-Wheel Drive	21 mpg

Recalls

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJun 20, 2024 · campaign 24V459000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionMar 16, 2023 · campaign 23V172000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftFeb 2, 2023 · campaign 23V043000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.
Equipment › Other › LabelsSep 22, 2022 · campaign 22V708000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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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 2023 Cadillac XT5 have?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (7), driver-assist & stability (4), engine & cooling (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2023 Cadillac XT5 have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Cadillac XT5 get?

Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.