Cadillac XLR owners have reported 3 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Xlr. The contact stated there were strong fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact parked his vehicle in the garage and then leave it partially cracked due to the fumes. The contact changed the gas cap; however, the fumes continues. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer regarding the failure; however, it was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Engine quits during normal driving, this condition occurs intermittently. After pulling over and shifting into "park" engine will restart normally.
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Xlr. The contact noticed that the vehicle had been running for several hours without the contact turning on the vehicle. In order to shut off the vehicle, the contact had to remove the fuel pump fuse. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 40,000. Updated 05/11/12.