2023 Cadillac XT5: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
15
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 40.0% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 26.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 20.0% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | 20.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 6.7% |
| HYDRAULIC | 1 | 6.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 6.7% |
| STEERING | 1 | 6.7% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 6 of 15 complaints (40.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V708000 | 22/09/2022 | 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 Fed |
| 23V043000 | 02/02/2023 | 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. |
| 23V172000 | 16/03/2023 | 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 tran |
| 24V459000 | 20/06/2024 | 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 requireme |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.