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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2017 Cadillac XT5 Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Cadillac XT5, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving my vehicle, alert popped up on my dash stating Steering Assist is Reduced Drive with Care futhermore after that my Check Engine Light Turned on and my Engine Heater Stayed cold and would not warm up. Vehicle has been inspected by the Cadillac Dealer and they stated it is all due to the Sensor. However Sensor is on backorder and has taken them 3 week to get the part. …”

NHTSA complaint #11639690, filed 2025-01

“XT5 bumper-to-bumper warranty expired on 6-1-21. Both key fobs suddenly quit working on 7-17-21. Took to dealer 7-21-21. Cost me $300. Got it back on 7-26-21. Drove vehicle for the first time after getting it back on 7-28-21. Key fob quit working again briefly then started after I kept trying for a few minutes. After driving for 5 miles, the car completely died on very busy road - no steering, no dash lights, break lights - then the car suddenly braked really hard and i almost got rear-ended. 4-way flashers wouldn't work so I had no way to warn other drivers coming up behind me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427708, filed 2021-08

“engine light comes on, brake assist service light comes on when transmission idles down at stop signs, stabilitrak service light comes on after transmission idles down after a stop. This has happened twice and I had to get it repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #11446421, filed 2022-01

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025350%
2024110%
2022110%
202014%
201913%
201811%
201732%

Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac XT5

Other or unknown
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
26 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Cadillac XT5

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.

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