general problems of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

Four problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2013 Cadillac XTS. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Cadillac XTS based on all problems reported for the 2013 XTS.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2026

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac xts. The contact stated that several codes will intermittently illuminate on the vehicle, such as code 813, which refers to a transmission communication failure; a malfunction with the instrument or cluster (ipc); and code 62, which refers to the body control module (recalls 13 and 158). The power steering, drive carefully, and suspension warning lights would illuminate. The instrument panel would suddenly black out, or certain monitoring systems, such as the speedometer, would fail. All failures would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed them that water intrusion into a bulk cluster behind the bumper of the front passenger's wheel, where several wires for different systems of the vehicle are interconnected. The vehicle was drained, dried, and sealed with silicone. The failures persisted. The contact completed some research and learned of NHTSA campaign number: 14v116000 (service brakes, hydraulic) online, which they believed could be related to their failure. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in any open recalls at the time. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2025

Automatic headlamp leveling system malfunction causing safety issues with nighttime driving.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2020

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

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2017

I purchased this vehicle October 20th 2017 and within 2 weeks the service driver assistance system light came on. Took it to dealer was told was old code and erased a few days later same message came on was told dash was cleared and gm case filed. A few days later light came on for 3rd time. Dealer toyed us around about fixing it but finally supposedly did with new sensors in seat. Since then I have been having major electrical issues with my abs system and key fob. Key fob becomes unresponsive and abs light comes on and off. Took car to dealership was told abs sensor was supposedly broke and not covered under warrentee and they refused to fix the issue for me. I am very affraid to drive the vehicle it sits parked in my yard and I paid over 20k for it. I feel I have been taken advantage of because I have a disability with my speech. I have documentation about key fob and abs I can send if needed. The car was driving when the abs light came on went off and traction control came on then off then back on. The key fob wouldnt work when trying to turn car off because it has push button the fob controlls starting it and turning it off.


Other Exterior Lighting related problems of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

Exterior Lighting problems
4
Brake Light problems
1


XTS Service Bulletins
XTS Safety Recalls
XTS Defect Investigations