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2017 Cadillac XT5 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Cadillac XT5, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XT5. When driving in the sun at any speed, the windshield acted like a mirror and caused everything on the dashboard to reflect onto the windshield. The driver's vision was obscured. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was a safety issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was 250. ..updated 11/21/16 updated 12/13/16.”

NHTSA complaint #10914450, filed 2016-10, 250 miles

“Body Issue- Left and Right Front Doors of Vehicle air popping and Grinding when opened. No Damage or Accidents have occurred to the Vehicle for this Function to have a Error.”

NHTSA complaint #11442047, filed 2021-11

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025117%
202014%
201926%
201835%
201722%

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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology