Service Brakes Problems of Cadillac XT5

Cadillac XT5 owners have reported 29 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake master cylinder (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Cadillac XT5


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Cadillac XT5

The Service Brakes 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 Brake Master Cylinder problem

On March 23 we took our 2017 Cadillac Xt5 to the dealership for a service because 2 days prior, the parking brake would not release while in a stationary position. We were able to release the parking brake after turning the vehicle on and off multiple times.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Loss of brakes. Brake pedal went to floor and car would not stop. Brake fluid light went on. Towed to dealer, found master cylinder leaking into power brake booster. Both parts replaced and problem solved thus far. Dealer stated must be common problem because parts were backordered.   Read details...

The Brake Squeaking Noise problem

" takata recall " when drifting forward lighting touching brakes they make a loud squeaking sound. When car is in reverse lighting touching the brakes they make a loud squeaking sound. Very embarrassing!!! never purchased a car with brake issues like this and being told this just happens   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Two issues involving the brakes. Front brake pads squeak when moving slowly, especially in the morning or when moving in a drive through line. The second is the brake pedal loses pressure over night or extended periods of non-use. It does not occur every night.   Read details...




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