Model Year Problem Record

Cadillac XT5 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Cadillac XT5: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

10Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine25

Brakes18

Vehicle Speed Control9

Wheels8

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8

Fuel and Propulsion System3

Seat Belts2

Vehicle Structure2

Tires1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V802000.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V802000Reported November 4, 2016 - 1,844 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,844 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20167

201721

20188

201918

20204

202110

20228

202310

202415

202512

202611

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.