2017 Cadillac XT5 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

24Engine complaints

19.4%Of all 124 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other26 · 21%

POWER TRAIN25 · 20.2%

ENGINE24 · 19.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 16.1%

STEERING15 · 12.1%

Share of the 124 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Cadillac XT5 overview page.

What owners report

“The thermostat has malfunctioned twice in 2 years. Driving vehicle and dash warning" STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE", also the temperature gauge was…”NHTSA complaint 11608934 — filed 08/16/2024

“ECM- engine system. Diagnostic code P26C8. Chassis Control Module Requested Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination. The DTC is an informational DTC. The DTC indicates an emission…”NHTSA complaint 11590311 — filed 05/23/2024

“The thermostat is malfunctioning. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles. Driving vehicle and dash warning" STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE", also the temperature…”NHTSA complaint 11562984 — filed 01/02/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Cadillac XT5: 24 of 124 complaints on file (19.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have in total?

124 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.