Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2017 Cadillac XT5. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (one problem).
I purchased this used car in the end of July 2025. Within the last month the service transmission light came on. Within a 24-hour period, the message changed to, "service transmission unable to shift soon". Also alarm bells go off when I first start the car and sometimes during driving. Read details...
New totally electronic transmission felt strange in upshifting and downshifting immediately after purchasing vehicle and was reported to Cadillac in their customer satisfaction survey within a month of purchase. After five months and 1800 miles, the transmission failed completely. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Xt5. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph the engine made a grinding sound, and the vehicle accelerated while the foot was on the brake. The contact did not recall any warning lights on the instrument panel. Read details...