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Buying a used 2023 Cadillac XT5? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2023 XT5's recalls skip the fuel-system problems of earlier years. Two are high severity: an axle shaft that can separate, shared with the GMC Acadia, and a faulty transmission gear that can cause a loss of power. Two low-severity items cover an unreadable tire label and dashboard lights that may not illuminate. No stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Fifteen unverified owner complaints list no crashes, fires or injuries, and center on the power train and engine.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify the axle shaft and transmission gear recall repairs were completed
- Listen for drivetrain noise and watch for power loss on a longer test drive
- Check that the door-jamb tire label is legible and all dashboard lights illuminate at startup
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Cadillac dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Cadillac XT5
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia axle shaft can separate | Power Train | high |
| GM SUVs may lose power from faulty transmission gear | Power Train | high |
| Cadillac XT5, XT6, GMC Acadia tire label unreadable | Equipment | low |
| Cadillac XT5 and XT6 dashboard lights may not illuminate | Electrical System | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
15 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | Yes |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 3 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |