Model year
2020 Cadillac XT5
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 23 complaints for the 2020 Cadillac XT5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (7), STEERING (6), ENGINE (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 124 complaints
- 2018 66 complaints
- 2019 33 complaints
- 2020 23 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 10 complaints
- 2023 16 complaints
- 2024 10 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
22V709000 · Sep 22, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
21V115000 · Feb 25, 2021
TIRES
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,…
20V684000 · Nov 5, 2020
TIRES
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.
20V639000 · Oct 15, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
20V446000 · Jul 30, 2020
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
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…
Complaints
23 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE22006 | Rear-View Camera Failure · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Jul 22, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 FWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XT5 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| XT5 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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