The 2017 Cadillac Xt5 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,844 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16V8020002016-11-041,844 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
POWER TRAIN
23
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
SERVICE BRAKES
14
2crashes
STEERING
14
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
2crashes1injuries
WHEELS
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
SUSPENSION
5
Total complaints182
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“2017 cadillac xt5 platinum. Seatbelt chime does not activate if the seatbelt is off while driving. Dealer says it is working as it is supposed to in this model year.!!!! Please note that at the dealer we test drove for 3/4 of a mile, and the chime went off only after driving 4 blocks and making a…”
“I had to replace the thermostat which is a well known, documented defect/issue for this vehicle/cadillac. I would like reimbursement from cadillac.”
“While driving down the freeway at approx. 65 miles per hour, I heard a very loud sound like an explosion, or a huge balloon exploding, and then heard crackling of glass. It was very scary and dangerous. I had to slow down immediately, and was able to get off the freeway. I pulled into a gas…”
“I purchased this used car in the end of july 2025. Within the last month the service transmission light came on. Within a 24-hour period, the message changed to, "service transmission unable to shift soon". Also alarm bells go off when I first start the car and sometimes during driving. The car…”
“I purchased this used car in the end of july 2025. Within the last month the service transmission light came on. Within a 24-hour period, the message changed to, "service transmission unable to shift soon". Also alarm bells go off when I first start the car and sometimes during driving. The car…”
“Catalytic converter on my 2017 xt5 had weld crack oct 2025. Causing loud noise and exhaust to enter cabin of vehicle. This was the second convertor to do this. In 2023 I had to have the other catalytic convertor on this same vehicle changed out by the sewell cadillac dealership for the same…”
“9/17/25 I purchased 2017 cadillac xt5 platinum from a dealership. It came with a dash mat which was concealing cosmetic damage to vinyl around air bag on passenger side, and was unglued throughout entire dashboard. I didn't have a vehicle inspection before buying car, nothing reported on carfax.…”
“9/17/25 I purchased 2017 cadillac xt5 platinum from a dealership. It came with a dash mat which was concealing cosmetic damage to vinyl around air bag on passenger side, and was unglued throughout entire dashboard. I didn't have a vehicle inspection before buying car, nothing reported on carfax.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Cadillac Xt5 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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