Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Cadillac XT5

Cadillac XT5 owners have reported 9 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Cadillac XT5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Cadillac XT5

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I was driving using turn by turn directions and it told me to turn and I turned too soon and hit a telephone pole, front center. The airbags did not deploy and onstar did not recognize crash. I heard nothing from anyone. I called 911 to get the police to come and a wrecker driver.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

After exiting a car wash (automated)on Monday-7/3/23, I was attempting to stop my vehicle so I could dry the exterior with towels. I was on the car wash property and as I approached an area that was open, I attempted to stop the vehicle, the engine revved very high and the vehicle took off at a   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While driving my vehicle, alert popped up on my dash stating "steering assist is reduced drive with care" futhermore after that my check engine light turned on and my engine heater stayed cold and would not warm up.   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Xt5. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the forward collision avoidance system malfunctioned, which resulted in the contact having to manually brake to avoid an accident. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac Xt5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a vehicle ahead, the forward warning collision system failed to activate, requiring the contact to swerve in order to avoid a collision. No warning lights were illuminated.   Read details...




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