2017 Cadillac XT5 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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 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
“Thermostat gets stuck, gives a steering wheel assist alert. Ac not working and motor sounds like it is in overdrive. Engine temp stays cold.”NHTSA complaint 11549095 — filed 10/09/2023
“When you put the car in gear it jumps. now leaking transmission fluid, and transmission needs to be replaced. This has been ongoing and I…”NHTSA complaint 11536330 — filed 08/03/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Cadillac XT5: 25 of 124 complaints on file (20.2%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
