Verdict
2017 Cadillac XT5: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 119 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 56% of 2017 SUVs. Power Train leads the reports (18%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2017 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
119
Reports to NHTSA, 2017
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 56% of 2017 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2017 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (18% of 119 reports), followed by unknown or other (17%).
+ 12 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 119 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11459972, ODI 11290839, ODI 11720102, ODI 11714707, ODI 11624436.
Recalls(1)
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Service BrakesApr 2016 · 16V802000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD NHTSA source
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- Frontal
- Side
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2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2017 Cadillac XT5: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
Owners filed 119 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 — more complaints than 56% of comparable 2017 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (18% of complaints) and unknown or other (17%).
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2017 Cadillac XT5, covering components such as service brakes. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Cadillac XT5 at 22 mpg combined.