Power Train Problems of Cadillac XT5

Cadillac XT5 owners have reported 52 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 (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission not go into gear (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Cadillac XT5

The Power Train problem

While driving at highway speeds, I needed to accelerate hard in order to pass another vehicle and while accelerating there was a downshift and increase in rpm. After passing, the rpm remained high even after I took foot off accelerator and it seemed the transmission did not shift back out of lower   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

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...

The Transmission Failure problem

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 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

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...

The Noises During Shifting problem

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...




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