2018 Cadillac XT5 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Cadillac XT5, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 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 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that while driving at night, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate beyond 50 feet of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to patterson Cadillac located in wichita falls, tx, where it was stated that the lights performed as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the dealer found no defect with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 300.”
NHTSA complaint #11321208, filed 2020-04, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10249300Dec 21, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information for Intellibeam headlamp inoperative and to inspect the low speed data line.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Cadillac XT5
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Cadillac XT5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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