2019 Cadillac XT4 Problems
- Complaints
- 22filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,170miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Cadillac XT4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2019 Cadillac XT4. The part named most often is engine, with 12 complaints (55% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (6) and electrical system (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,170 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 831 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 83 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 95 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine12 55%
- Electrical system4 18%
- Exterior lighting4 18%
- Fuel system3 14%
- Other or unknown3 14%
- Brakes1 4.5%
- Suspension1 4.5%
- Vehicle speed control1 4.5%
Example complaints
Engine: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11680229, filed 2025-08Transmission and drivetrain: “Car shuttering/bucking during acceleration from stop and at steady highway speed. Tachometer showed approx three hundred RPM fluctuation at steady speed. Dealer stated car has leaked coolant into transmission from trans cooler causing fialure of transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11170274, filed 2019-01, 1,000 milesElectrical system: “Rodents chewed wiring because it is soy based. I'm lucky because my car was not disabled while driving etc because the EVAP system was affected . This could have been much worse and could have caused death etc if it happened to another system of the car. ie: brakes, propulsion, headlights, air bags, etc etc etc...Cadillac dealer who fixed the issue said that it is a common problem and not warranted and my car has no warranty anyway.”
NHTSA complaint #11772069, filed 2026-10Exterior lighting: “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 issue. This is a known issue with many post on forums on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11693817, filed 2025-10Mileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 75,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Cadillac XT4. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT4 · SUV AWD | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | 5 | 4 · 15.4% risk |
| XT4 · SUV FWD | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | 5 | 4 · 16.7% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2019 Cadillac XT4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT4 AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| XT4 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 9-speed automatic | 24 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V868000Nov 23, 2022Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Cadillac XT4 2019–2020
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.
- 21V649000Aug 20, 2021Seat belts › Rear/other › RetractorCovers: Cadillac XT4 2019–2021, Chevrolet Malibu 2016–2021
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.
- 20V668000Oct 29, 2020Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Cadillac XT4 2019–2020, Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2020, Traverse 2018–2020 +9 more
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…
Recall details for the 2019 Cadillac XT4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 831 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030360Mar 27, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11028658Feb 4, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up inside the Crankcase Pressure Sensor causing dtc P04FB to set.
- 11027697Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
Other model years of the Cadillac XT4
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 9,114 | 1 | 5 | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 33 | 3,000 | 1 | — | 26 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 12 | 3,000 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 12 | 33,268 | 1 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 18 | 56,400 | 5 | — | 26 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 22 | 17,170 | 3 | — | 26 | — | Rising |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 have?
NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2019 Cadillac XT4 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2019 Cadillac XT4 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 12 complaints (55% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 6.
Has the 2019 Cadillac XT4 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Cadillac XT4 (XT4 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 24 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Cadillac XT4 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,170 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 75,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.