2017 Cadillac XT5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,200miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Cadillac XT5, 12% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased new XT5 in feb 2017, currently 8300 miles. After starting my vehicle and shifting into reverse, the transmission makes an loud bang and lurches backward. The first time it occur in may 2017 it caught me off-guard and the vehicle moved backwards about 3 feet. Since then this has occurred about 12 times and have returned the vehicle to the dealer for service, no issues found or repeated. Returned the vehicle again 8/28/17 for service for the same reason. …”
NHTSA complaint #11020105, filed 2017-08, 3,200 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“Stabilize warning keeps coming on and says to set parking break as well. Reading about this, it is a very common warning that causes the stability sensors to fail and increase likelihood of a crash for something that is supposed to be a saftey feature on this vehicle. This creates an unnecessary saftey hazard that Cadillac will not admit to or fix. This seems to only happen when sitting still at a stop light or stop sign.”
NHTSA complaint #11387622, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles“Multiple issues with garage remote control buttons not functioning. Issue with driver seat not vibrating when vehicle ventures out of lane with lane assist feature on. Vehicle shut down while driving on highway sending multiple warnings about engine malfunction, parking brake on, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10926030, filed 2016-11, 400 miles“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 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Cadillac XT5
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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