The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 26 of 125 complaints (21%) mention it.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 125
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$2,950
- Combined MPG
- 21–22
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | 2,850–2,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–22 | 21–22 | 21–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–19 / 26–27 | 18–19 / 25–26 | 18–19 / 25–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 395–419 | 405–423 | 405–423 | |
| Complaints filed | 125 | 67 | 34 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 2 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 26 of 125 NHTSA complaints (21%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 get?
EPA rates it 21–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Cadillac XT5?
EPA estimates $2,850–$2,950 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 395 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $2,950 (high) | 419 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Defect
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
- Consequence
- If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.