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2019 Cadillac XT4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 28 complaints on file for the 2019 Cadillac XT4 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

28

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other XT4 years?

XT4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted51 complaints2019: 28 complaints2020: 28 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 18 complaints2024: 51 complaints2025: 11 complaints
XT4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Cadillac XT4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine932%
Transmission518%
Lighting414%
Other311%
Fuel System27%
Electrical System27%
Brakes14%
Speed Control14%
Suspension14%

Does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V868000Driver AssistanceNovember 23, 2022 · 10,199 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.

Consequence

Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .

21V649000Seat BeltsAugust 20, 2021 · 402 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Consequence

An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.

20V668000TransmissionOctober 29, 2020 · 194,105 units

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“My water pump failed do to a cover that fell off during driving on a rainy day and water got inside the chip board and fried my water pump and car engine reduced speed all suddenly almost got hit on the back by another vehicle do to speed reduced and stalled do to engine overheating ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 12, 2025

“Toward the end of October 2024, my truck's check engine light came on. I took the vehicle to the dealership to have the oil changed. Two days later, the engine said, "Engine power reduced," so I took it to a repair shop, and they diagnosed the timing chain. I took it to another repair shop for a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 28, 2024

“The passenger side DRL/turn signal is dim causing the vehicle visability to be reduced and other drivers unable to see turn indications, increasing the risk of crash. The design of the unit places undue heat near the circuit board causing the unit to fail. The driver's side does not have this…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · October 1, 2024

“I WAS LEAVING CHURCH AS I EXIT DRIVE WAY GOT ON ROAD AND WHEN I GOT TO DEAD END STREET TO TURN WENT TO BRAKE THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK I PRESS THE BRAKES ALL WAY TO THE FLOOR END UP IN THE DITCH BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 25, 2020 · crash

“HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OCCUR AFTER A DEALER WARRANTY INSTALLED ENGINE. THE DTC CODE WAS "PO496". THIS TURNED OUT TO BE A PARGE PUMP FAILURE. VEHICLE IS 4 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS OLD, MILAGE AT 34285. DEALER SAYING THAT PART IS NOT COVERED ANY LONGER UNDER WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE. THE REPAIR COST ME…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 2, 2024

2019 Cadillac XT4 — common questions

Is the 2019 Cadillac XT4 reliable?

The record is thin — 28 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2019 XT4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (9 complaints), transmission (5 complaints), lighting (4 complaints).

Does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Cadillac XT4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Cadillac XT4 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XT4 years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest record among XT4 years belongs to 2022.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.