Model year
2023 Cadillac XT5
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 16 complaints for the 2023 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), ENGINE (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,900, 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
24V459000 · Jun 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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…
23V172000 · Mar 16, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
23V043000 · Feb 2, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
22V708000 · Sep 22, 2022
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
Complaints
16 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.
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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 Hearse FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 Limo FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 Hearse AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 Limo AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| XT5 FWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XT5 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XT5 AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XT5 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
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