2014 Cadillac XTS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Cadillac XTS, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 850 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving on interstate when engine quit running. Was able to get car to shoulder of the road. After a couple of minutes, car started and ran fine. After it started, I immediately contacted onstar; they ran a diagnosis on vehicle and said they found no problems. I later took car to dealer and reported this stall. Dealer said everything checked o.k.”
NHTSA complaint #10702086, filed 2015-03, 1,000 miles“At 5:15am, 5/29/14, my XTS while parked in my residence driveway spontaneously caught fire. The fire emanated from the engine compartment and destroyed the entire front 1/2 of the vehicle. North farmingdale fd responded and extinguished the fire. No injuries were caused. The nassau county pd and nassau fire marshalls office also responded and after a visual and photo examination determined that the fire started in the area of the brake booster pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616272, filed 2014-07, 700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 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.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Cadillac XTS
16 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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