2014 Cadillac XTS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,722miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Cadillac XTS, 14% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,722 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 wearing my dress shoes for church today (size 13) I pivoted my foot from the accelerator toward the brake pedal and encountered a solid object that prevented me from actuating the brakes. As I pushed harder (presuming something was holding the brake pedal up) my shoe slipped off the solid object and slammed into the brake pedal causing a rather abrupt stop. Upon inspection I could see the solid object was an air vent with a sharp lower edge that grabbed my shoe. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596954, filed 2014-06, 180 miles“Short version: while driving approx. 55mph, rear brakes locked up. We pulled over into a parking lot and the brakes were smoking and a small fire appeared on each rear brake. A person who saw us pull into the parking lot ran over and put out the fire on each brake. Long version: approx. 2-weeks prior to the above incident, the brake warning light appeared on the dash board. I immediately pulled over and called the dealership and made an appointment. When I restarted the car, the light was no longer illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627565, filed 2014-08, 12,000 miles“Brake pedal makes a clunking noise when released. Dealer examined another XTS from their inventory and found the same noisy sound upon release of brake pedal. 2 more visits were made to my selling dealer for this noisy brake pedal and so far GM has no service bulletins for a fix for this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10629838, filed 2014-09, 1,444 miles“Light come dash board stabilitrak light light for master break steering it has been in many wrecks and they sold it to me it keeps going sometimes when you hit the breaks jump’s stuffers the drivers seat goes all the way back when you get out off car”
NHTSA complaint #11667819, filed 2025-06“The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to the residence five streets away. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger’s side rotor was red-hot. The contact poured water on the rotor and steam filled the air. A mobile mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a seized brake chamber. …”
NHTSA complaint #11678327, filed 2025-08, 166,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V541000Sep 9, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015…Covers: Cadillac XTS 2013–2015, Chevrolet Impala 2014–2015
- 14V116000Mar 17, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected…Covers: Cadillac XTS 2013–2014
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 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.
- 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…
- 10245397Nov 9, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10243979Sep 18, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10239058Jun 19, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10234622Apr 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Cadillac XTS
16 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Cadillac XTS
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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