What are the most common Cadillac XTS problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Recall 14V541: Electronic Parking-Brake Software May Allow Brake Drag, Recall 14V116: Brake-Booster Pump Connector Corrosion Can Create a Fire Risk, Recall 13V220: Brake Lamps May Flash and Cruise Control May Disengage. Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Cadillac XTS reliable?
The 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Recall 14V541: Electronic Parking-Brake Software May Allow Brake Drag and Recall 14V116: Brake-Booster Pump Connector Corrosion Can Create a Fire Risk and Recall 13V220: Brake Lamps May Flash and Cruise Control May Disengage. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What year Cadillac XTS is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Cadillac XTS. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS with 8 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
What is the 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS Recall 14V541: Electronic Parking-Brake Software May Allow Brake Drag?
GM recall 14471 covers certain 2013-2015 XTS vehicles. The electronic parking-brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract, leaving the rear pads partially engaged without reliably illuminating the parking-brake indicator. This can cause poor acceleration, unwanted decelerati… Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS Recall 14V116: Brake-Booster Pump Connector Corrosion Can Create a Fire Risk?
GM safety recall 14062 covers 2013 and some 2014 XTS vehicles. A displaced cavity plug can let water enter and corrode the brake-booster pump relay connector; a resistive short can melt the connector and increase fire risk. Severity: high.
What is the 2013 Cadillac XTS Recall 13V220: Brake Lamps May Flash and Cruise Control May Disengage?
GM recall 13158B covers certain 2013 XTS vehicles that may intermittently flash the brake lamps without brake application and disengage cruise control, creating a misleading signal to following drivers. Severity: high.
What is the 2013-2019 Cadillac XTS Multiple Cam/Crank Correlation DTCs Require Chain, Tensioner and Reluctor Diagnosis?
GM PIP3423P covers 2013-2019 XTS vehicles with the 3.6L LFX or LF3 engine when two or more of P0008, P0009 and P0016-P0019 are present. GM directs technicians to check for loose chains or tensioners and, if normal SI diagnosis does not find the cause, inspect whether the cranksha… Severity: medium.
What is the 2013 Cadillac XTS Early-Build Illuminated Door Handles May Fail from Water Intrusion?
GM PI0890A covers 2013 XTS vehicles equipped with illuminated outside door handles RPO HD7 and built from June 18 through August 1, 2012. Water intrusion can corrode the button/light electronics, leaving a lock/unlock button or handle light inoperative. Severity: medium.
What is the 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS Rear-Shock Seepage or Clunk Requires Inspection Before Replacement?
GM PI1285 covers 2013-2015 XTS rear shocks when light oil seepage or a clunk over bumps is reported. A light oil film is not proof of failure; GM directs checking for a substantial leak and inspecting whether the upper mount shifted because its bolts or suspension-control softwar… Severity: medium.
What is the 2014-2016 Cadillac XTS Cold-Start Service Power Steering Message May Require Power, Ground and Software Checks?
GM PI1294B covers 2014-2016 XTS vehicles with belt-drive electronic power steering RPO NJ2 when a Service Power Steering message appears intermittently after a cold start and C056D 3C, C0475 00 or U0131 is current or stored. Severity: medium.
What is the 2014-2019 Cadillac XTS Launch or 2-3/3-2 Shift Shudder Must Be Separated from TCC Shudder?
GM bulletin 18-NA-358 covers 2014-2019 XTS vehicles with 6T70, 6T75 or 6T80 transmissions RPO M7U, M7W, M7V or MHM when severe launch or fourth-gear shudder, a 2-3 upshift or 3-2 downshift concern, flare, slip or harsh shift is present. Debris or scoring in the upper or lower val… Severity: medium.
