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2017 Cadillac XT5 transmission problems

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 24 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

24

Transmission complaints

13%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

XT5 transmission complaints by model year24 complaints2017: 24 complaints2018: 11 complaints2020: 6 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 6 complaints2024: 6 complaints2025: 1 complaints
XT5 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine made a grinding sound, and the vehicle accelerated while the foot was on the brake pedal. The contact did not recall any warning lights on the instrument panel. The contact also had an incident…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 21, 2021 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.