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2023 Cadillac XT5

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  • Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Back Over Prevention. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Back Over Prevention complaints

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15 miles · Nov 27, 2023
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while reversing from the garage, the rear-view on the camera screen was working as designed; however, the camera screen turned dark in the daylight. While continuing to reverse down the driveway, the screen corrected independently. There were no warning lights illumin…

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The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while reversing from the garage, the rear-view on the camera screen was working as designed; however, the camera screen turned dark in the daylight. While continuing to reverse down the driveway, the screen corrected independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the function operated as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15.

NHTSA ODI #11556997

300 miles · Oct 25, 2022
Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera malfunctioned, and only a black screen was displayed. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. Additionally, the contact indicated that while the camera was working, the image was very dim, making it diffi…

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The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the backup camera malfunctioned, and only a black screen was displayed. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. Additionally, the contact indicated that while the camera was working, the image was very dim, making it difficult to view the image being displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage 300.

NHTSA ODI #11490748

800 miles · Oct 5, 2022
Back Over PreventionLane Departure

The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, she was informed that the full camera system had yet to be installed and that the part would become available in the 4th quarter of 2022. The contact also stated that while driving at various spends, the lane departure warning feature act…

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The contact owns a 2023 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, she was informed that the full camera system had yet to be installed and that the part would become available in the 4th quarter of 2022. The contact also stated that while driving at various spends, the lane departure warning feature activated with no other vehicles nearby. The contact also stated that the back-up camera failed to operate as needed with an unknown alert message on the infotainment screen. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred her to a local dealer for assistance with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 800.

NHTSA ODI #11487984

Official recalls

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24V459000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

Jun 20, 2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Cadillac XT5 and 2024-2025 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The instrument panel may not illuminate when the hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Without the illuminated reminder, the driver could fail to turn off the lights when no longer needed. Hazard warning lights, high beams, or turn signals that remain activated unintentionally can confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447940.

23V172000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Mar 16, 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT6, GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Blazer, Traverse, and 2022-2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The transmission may have been built with an incorrect sun gear, which can result in the driver-side half-shaft disengaging from the transmission.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A half-shaft disengaging from the transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the sun gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2023. The remedy is expected to become available August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222389310.

23V043000 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

Feb 2, 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.

22V708000 · Equipment:other:labels

Sep 22, 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The certification label located on the driver's side B-pillar contains tire size information that may be illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Illegible tire size information may result in the wrong tires being installed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222381690.

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NHTSA investigations

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