2017 Cadillac XTS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Cadillac XTS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Cadillac XTS.

Most common 2017 Cadillac XTS problems

Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	10
Unknown Or Other	8
Suspension	3
Power Train	2
Steering	2
Structure	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Back Over Prevention	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2025-04-11, Fuel/Propulsion System
In 2019, GM released service bulletin 18-NA-358 that confirms the company's knowledge of of defective parts in transmissions. I have a 2017 Cadillac XTS experiencing these symptoms and GM should be responsible for parts failing due to metal shavings. This needs to be a recall. The transmissions are not getting gas, shuddering, and stalling when accelerating. This shuddering has almost caused me to be in many accidents. The vehicle owner should not be responsible for replacing expensive parts and entire transmissions due to metal shavings stalling transmissions.

2025-01-16, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck, and the vehicle accelerated excessively. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that the failure occurred once while the contact was driving in a shopping store parking lot and the vehicle crashed into five staged shopping carts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was inspecte

2023-08-09, Service Brakes
Numerous problems for a year have been: engine dies while driving, car totally dead with new battery, display partially black randomly or totally black along with radio display black, park assist is turned off. Headlights turn off and on by themselves; The latest is driving up a hill @ 25 mph, the steering wheel jerked hard to the right at 2 different times. Had I not had a solid grip on the wheel, it would have taken down a 500 foot drop and we wouldn't be here today. This last episode is the first time their OBD was able to read anything. It read "no communication to steering, no communication to brakes, radio, dash display" and other no communications. This car is unsafe to drive and sho

2023-05-10, Suspension
Rear suspension not holding air. Rear suspension went flat while driving in highway. Had to pull over due to sudden rough ride

2023-04-28, Electrical System
THE MAJOR COMPONENT OF THIS CAR IS THE CUE SCREEN. THE CUE SCREEN IS CONNECTED TO THE ABILITY TO DEFROST AND COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE CUE SCREEN IS FROZEN AND THE OPERATIONS OF VARIES SYSTEMS ARE AT A HALT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES. CURRENTLY DUE TO LEATHER SEATS UNABLE TO COOL IN EXTREME HEAT AND HAVE HAD SOME MINOR BURNS ALSO, THE COOLING SYSYEM IS NOT WORKING DUE TO THE FREEZING OF THE CUE SCREEN, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS MATTER SINCE 2013. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE FOR SAFETY.

2017 Cadillac XTS questions

Does the 2017 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Cadillac XTS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac XTS?

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (10), Unknown Or Other (8), Suspension (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Cadillac XTS has been fixed?

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