Before buying a used 2021 Cadillac XT5, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD
2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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15 complaints filed with NHTSA (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 AWD — Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| XT5 AWD — Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| XT5 FWD — Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| XT5 FWD — Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| XT5 Hearse AWD — Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| XT5 Hearse FWD — Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.