Steering Problems of Cadillac XT5 - part 2

Driving the car normally at night the dashboard lights went to full intensity without driver input, and wouldn't change. A few minutes later the rear windshield wiper started operating and wouldn't stop. Twenty minutes later the car flashed a notification that power steering assist was not functioning, and it became very difficult to steer. The turn signals would not operate. The low fuel warning indicator came on showed zero miles left even though there was at least a quarter tank left. The speedometer readout changed to zero, while we were driving at about 35 mph. We were able to safely stop the car at a convenience store / gas station. The ignition switch wouldn't turn off the engine, the heat came on and wouldn't turn off, the windows wouldn't roll down, and the doors locked themselves. The rear windshield washer continually pumped out fluid. The front windshield wipers started and wouldn't turn off. We called hertz and while we were on the phone with them the engine did shut down. Hertz sent a tow truck to retrieve the car. When he arrived he called me to ask what the problem was with the car, as he found it to be operating normally.

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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. Since then this has occurred about 12 times and have returned the vehicle to the dealer for service, no issues found or repeated. Returned the vehicle again 8/28/17 for service for the same reason. Also the suspension is very rough, wheels fell like they are constantly shaking, large bumps in the road cause the vehicle to loose traction and deviate from lane of travel. Steering makes a loud whining/clicking noise. Steering was service in July and found loose mechanical item. 3 weeks later the same noise has returned. I believe the way the vehicle handles bumps in the road is causing the steering issue. Driving around curves and hitting a bump or depression in the road causes the vehicle to skip across the road surface and momentarily loose traction and steering control. Driving the same Xt5 loaner car, does not have these suspension issues. Additionally, the audio randomly stops working, turning the car off/on allows audio to start working again.

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