2017 Cadillac XT5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,793miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Cadillac XT5, 13% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,793 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After backing out of my garage, my XT5 after 3 previous brake stops two with stop signs, the next stop the brakes locked up with a sudden stop. I did nothing different with the 4th stop when the brakes locked. I noticed that the brake light was displayed and needed to be pressed to in order to drive the car to reach a city road.”
NHTSA complaint #10983175, filed 2017-05, 3,400 miles“Brakes failed. Coming to a stop sign on cr 13, brake pedal went to the floor. Brakes did not slow or stop the car at all. Pumped the brakes 3 or 4 times, no braking. Went thru stop sign hitting another vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Automatic braking system did not activate. Estimates I was 50 yards from the stop sign when I first applied the brakes, speed between 20-30 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11056044, filed 2017-12, 7,200 miles“On march 23 we took our 2017 Cadillac XT5 to the dealership for a service because 2 days prior, the parking brake would not release while in a stationary position. We were able to release the parking brake after turning the vehicle on and off multiple times. All of the warning lights on the dash came on, but the brake released and was able to be driven home. The vehicle was ready to be picked up the following day. They had replaced the parking brake actuator and stated that it was the cause of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326886, filed 2020-06, 23,000 miles“I was driving in traffic, about 45mph, when the parking brake came on, I got a check engine light, service brake assist, service stabilitrack and one other light on. I managed to keep it running enough to not get rear-ended, but it is not safe. The dealer now has it, and I am in a loaner. The car has less than 2000 miles on it, and this is the second check engine light (the first did not involve the parking brake), but the dealer did not find a concrete problem for the light. Is this going to turn into a recurring problem? It is very definitely not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10926354, filed 2016-11, 1,800 miles“This car was sold to me with a driver awareness package that includes low speed front braking and I am unable to get it to work, a salesperson drove the car and could not get it to work and a Cadillac mechanic at linus Cadillac in vero beach, fl. Drove the car and could not make it work.. The car has been to two dealerships for this issue and the last dealer mechanic at linus advised me that the system is not working. Cadillac denies this and claims the system cannot be tested but that it is in the car and will work. I have never heard of any such thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876001, filed 2016-06, 10 milesRelated recalls
- 16V802000Nov 4, 2016General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles…Covers: Cadillac XT5 2017, GMC Acadia 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011990Nov 26, 2024This service bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customer concern of wheel clicking.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac XT5
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Cadillac XT5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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