general problems of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

As I’m driving with cruise set my brake lamps intermittently flashing without breaking and the cruise control potentially disengage. A software glitch in the body controls module. Plus, my passenger light says the dim light it out when it’s not. I’v had a mechanic replace the light multiple times and he says it something in the wiring.

I have replaced my low beam 4 times and it’s still showing the light is out and it is. My cruise control disengaged when I’m driving above 65 with the cruise set and there’s no cars in front of me.

Cadillac cue radio spider web cracked. After doing further research I have found that gm has been aware of the issues and has still yet to do a recall or work with people on replacing them at no cost as the radio screen is something out of the consumer hands. The whole touch screen will go out as I’ve read and not be able to use any radio function or control anything else the radio screen does.

Message”stalbility track needs service” while driving, speedometer and rpm hands become unstable with lights for traction coming on. Then car shuts down with no acceleration. Have brought to gm service several times and they can’t find the problem.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Xts. The contact stated that they parked their vehicle and approximately 5-10 minutes after doing so their vehicle caught fire. The fire department came and put out the fire. A police report was filed. There were two vehicles and a bicycle nearby that caught on fire as a result of the contact's vehicle fire spreading. There were no injuries and medical attention needed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Xts. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hazard lights independently activated, and the cue touch screen became inoperable. The electrical system failure warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power and was towed to a nearby pep boys, where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

The car shut off while I was driving mid speed. This has happened multiple times luckily I wasnt on the highway. But this has happened many times so glad no other cars hit me, or I didnt crash with my kids in the car. This is so scary and I need Cadillac to look into this issue.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Xts. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated 3 months later, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the radio module needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred a month later. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred four months later. The contact then took the vehicle back to dealer where it was diagnosed with the radio needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer for the fourth time where it was diagnosed with an unknown fuse needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,435.

Dic(digital information cluster) fails to come on when I start the car. This is an electronic dashboard and also affects all the steering wheel controls including cruise control, turning signals and heads up display. Without the system you are essentially driving blind. I notified Cadillac customer service a few months ago and they said they would replace the part but I would have to pay for the labor but they have not done so thus far. This instrument failure apparently happens often and through 2015 they had a service call to replace the part but I was not notified and it did not happen in my car until recently.

Vehicle radio and dashboard is completely blackout, started flashing and later went black in a month time.

I purchased this car in December, 2019. The first problem is that they had to changed the radio. The second problem with the car is that the hazard 4-way flasher stopped working and was on permanently and because of that it killed the car battery. I called the Cadillac dealer and they told me to bring the car in. I git it jumped start and took it in that was in August, 2020. They told me the switch was no longer good and needs to be changed. It cost me over $400 to be fixed. On the day I picked up the car I noticed it a signed on the dash but I did not know what it meant but the car started to bounce. The following day I was on my way to NY from NY so I took lots of highway, from 287, rt 80 and so on into long branch, NY. On my way I almost lost my life because the car was bouncing out of control. I called the dealer and reported what had happened. Matthew told me to bring back the car to see what happed. I left the car for couple of days I think it was 8/28/2020. He called me on 9/1/2020 to let me know that the air suspension control module had failed and it would cost me over $1700. 00 to be fixed. Since that time the car has been sitting in my drive way and cannot drive because I do not have that money to get it fix. The car only had 56,000 miles on it and that should not have happen. Does this car has a defect and should be recalled? I am paying car payment and insurance for a defected car. Please let me know what I should do here. I have uploaded the odometer reading and the statement from the dealer. Thank you.

While driving the airbag light came on I took it to the dealership to have it check they said the passenger airbag need a new module and also while driving the hazards light came on and also came on while park in my driveway.

For the last few days, the car has been losing all electrical power. Most recently the car lost power while driving. All other times the car was stationary. Have not driven it since Saturday 02/22/20, when died while driving.

The cue screen has gone black for the second time within a year. I initially thought it was a defect with the screen itself the first time around. I took it to prestige Cadillac and had it replaced. Everything worked fine until about 2 weeks ago when it went out again. Not only did the screen go out again, but all the steering wheel controls and my turn signals. I took it to prestige again and they told me it was the radio receiver which costs $800+ to replace. I suggested they look into the electrical system and they said it would be $650 to get a diagnosis, and repairs could be in excess of 2k. I'm appalled that I should even have to keep paying for this faulty vehicle. I didn't build it!.

Here's an excerpt from an email I sent to mary barra at gm and steve carlisle at Cadillac. . . This particular Cadillac has a problem. You've known about it ever since 2014 and have done everything to avoid owning and fixing it. I'm referring to the touch screen on (almost) all of your cars from model years 2013 through 2018. Not only does the navigation system no longer work but Cadillac owners can't access the radio, heat/cool controls, fan control, defrost settings, etc. This becomes a huge safety issue when I have to take my eyes off the road to try alternative measures. I can't even use the car's phone icon in emergencies. Fix the problem with the touch screen. The message you're sending to current and future used Cadillac owners is not in your best future business interests. You're also putting all Cadillac owners in jeopardy. If the Cadillac name and reputation doesn't mean anything to you then why should I, again, buy a Cadillac for my next car. You're killing an american icon.

Left brake light repaired numerous times- under and after warranty, still not working. Cue system cracked post warranty not usable, navagation hazzard, backup hazzard does not allow for hands free driving. This is a common issue, should be a recall as replacement is very costly and the problem repeats with the replacement item cue.

I have a warning service side detection on my dic and I took it to the Cadillac dealership and they want to charge me $1500 to change a module in the rear bumper. They know that this a common issue with a lot of gm vehicles especially Cadillac. I want to file a complaint against this and ask for a recall because I was told that if I don't fix this issue it will stop other things in vehicle from working like the brakes or steering while driving the car. This is very dangerous and I wish something is done about this before someone gets hurt over this issue that is widely known from gm. Thank you for your time and god bless.

6 months after I purchased this vehicle the cue system completely stop functioning so I had that replaced at lee Chevrolet costing around $1000. Now the rear shocks are stuck in the upward position causing a ride similar to a gocart. This is going to be my last repair on this vehicle then it will be no more Cadillac's for me. This vehicle only has about 80,000 miles on it so I feel gm should have a recall on these cars im sure they know about all of these issues with a car costing $50,000 plus when it was new.

Brakes squeal when vehicle placed in reverse on inital movement after setting all night (interstate battery) battery drained totally dead after 1 year of service on new battery. Car was driven to store, parked, after shopping the car was dead would not crank. Nothing was left on to drain-----mechanic said it was inherant on some vehicles.

The Cadillac electric cue system screen malfunctions causing the operational system to shut down. This involves the heating, navigation system etc. . . This has been an ongoing issue with Cadillac since 2013. The only way that they will repair the system if it is under warranty.

The navigation system in my 2013 Cadillac Xts is inoperative. Cadillac has known about this issues since 2013. The screen cracks and the navigation and heater controls do not function. . Read more...

The cue system in my car does not work and has not worked since September, 2018. This affects the navigation system, phone system, climate controls (heating and cooling), radio and weather channel. Right now the system is frozen. This issue has been know by Cadillac since 2013.

In the last two years the car randomly has a complete power failure and loss of power and electrical while driving. Without warning the engine shuts down and all lights, dash panel, power steering, power brakes, etc completely shut down requiring the car to coast to a stop and put into park at which time the car will restart. This has happened approximately 10 times in the last two years. The dealership informed me it was an issue with the battery and replaced but occurred again a month later and they had no codes to indicate what was happening. On two occasions the car lost power in heavy traffic and wouldn't start for 10 minutes at which time it suddenly had power with the radio and lights turning on again. Looking online I've found numerous issues similar to mine with 2013 models but no fixes have been found. This is extremely dangerous to have happen driving in heavy traffic and suddenly have no power, especially without power steering or brakes requiring longer stopping distances, and time to attempt to steer to the shoulder.

Radio, navigation, cd, any media connection: cannot access anything except the 5 saved stations can be accessed by the controls on the steering wheel. Power windows: on two occasions we found all four windows down and the car was locked. First time, when we returned to our vehicle in a walmart parking lot. Second time, the vehicle was parked and locked in our carport.

Radio touch screen not working,(navigation, clock, hard to get radio to work, can't get to navigation, can't set clock, or use either icon on touch screen).

Code; 6001 cpa cue screen does not respond to touch. I took a look on social media, and this turns out to be a very common occurance with the Cadillac! I feel general motors knew about this malfunction and a recall needs to occur ASAP. Also the customers that paid to have issue fixed,should be reimbursed as soon as possible! issue happened while vehicle was moving.

Intermittently my electronic panel will shut down and no electronic functions will operate. Typically they will return power in about an hour or less. There has been a time in the last 15 days that the power did not return and I had to have the car towed to the dealership. Turns out that resulted in a fuse replacement for $125. The emergency flashers will randomly come on and the dealer would not cover it until I called gm headquarters and they got the dealer to cover it under a notice issued for the vehicles of my type but not my VIN number. My brakes squeak frequently but the dealer tells me that is normal but will not tell me if the recall had been fixed for that item. My brake lights and flashers will come on when I am driving, starting the car or park the care and leave it for some time. This happens like the electrical system shutdown, without any warning, in all seasons, during all times of the day or night, after extended or short duration trips. There is noting I have found to help me predict the occurrences and lately I don't drive it for fear of being stranded unless I am alone. Since the dealer can not duplicate the issue they are not willing to repair it and want me to pay $600 to have the body control module replaced in hopes that will clear up the problems.

I purchased this car used in 2/2017, great car, until it starts acting up, it doesn't matter what speed or distance you are going, all the lights start flashing and loses speed till it completely stops and will not turn back on. You unplug the battery and take all the fuses out, plug battery back in and insert all fuses and it will restart. It will leave you stranded anywhere, after a week of purchase, took it back to dealership, they supposedly worked on it, only had 30 days of warranty, a few months later started again and will randomly do it. It is not a reliable car and dangerous, I have drove it here in city limits only, I do not trust it to leave town.

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Xts. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle slowed down on its own and the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to armen Cadillac in Plymouth meeting, PA, 610-272-5545, where it was diagnosed, the dealer replaced the battery and the battery control module. The failure recurred four months later and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The technician diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact reminded the technician that the battery was replaced four months ago. The technician insisted that the battery needed to be replaced again. The battery was replaced and the failure recurred as soon as the contact drove back home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure would be followed-up with by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.