Visibility Problems of Cadillac XT5

Cadillac XT5 owners have reported 15 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Cadillac XT5


Recently reported Visibility problems of Cadillac XT5

The Wiper problem

While driving down the freeway at approx. 65 miles per hour, I heard a very loud sound like an explosion, or a huge balloon exploding, and then heard crackling of glass. It was very scary and dangerous. I had to slow down immediately, and was able to get off the freeway.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

Tl the contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Xt5. While driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise suddenly occurred. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the front section of the glass sun roof had exploded and shattered. There were no injuries.   Read details...

The Rear Window Wiper Washer Motor problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Xt5. While driving on the interstate at an unknown speed, the vehicle was involved in a hit and run crash. The exterior passenger side rearview mirror was clipped and damaged by another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Xt5. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the sunroof glass exploded without impact. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown object had fallen from the sky and impacted the glass.   Read details...




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