Cadillac XT5 owners have reported 55 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's noises during shifting (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I am reporting an imminent, life-threatening safety defect regarding a Cadillac Xt5, purchased 1/10/26 and repurchased by the dealership on 5/16/2026. While driving, this vehicle experiences an unpredictable and intermittent defect causing the transmission to unexpectedly shift into park while the Read details...
Purchased new Xt5 in Feb 2017, currently 8300 miles. After starting my vehicle and shifting into reverse, the transmission makes an loud bang and lurches backward. The first time it occur in may 2017 it caught me off-guard and the vehicle moved backwards about 3 feet. Read details...
Cause unknown. With the engine just turned off and vehicle stationary in a garage, I leaned into the rear compartment to retrieve articles and the vehicle moved forward. Once again l leaned into the rear and it moved forward. 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...