Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2017 Cadillac XT5: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Cadillac XT5 at 21–22 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 124 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

21–22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Cadillac dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Cadillac XT5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Cadillac XT5, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

NHTSA 16V802000 Reported Nov 4, 2016
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 16096)
Units affected
1,844 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Risk
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Cadillac XT5 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Cadillac XT5 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
XT53.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/27/22 mpg$3,050395
XT5 AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular18/26/21 mpg$3,200419

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Cadillac XT5 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Cadillac XT5 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.1%Optional
2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars16.9%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Cadillac XT5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac XT5, most recently on Sep 24, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Cadillac XT5 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other26
Power train25
Engine24
Electrical system20
Steering15
Service brakes14
Vehicle speed control9
Wheels8
Exterior lighting5
Suspension5

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Cadillac XT5 model years

Cadillac XT5 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 XT521–24 mpg015/5
2025 XT521–24 mpg165/5
2024 XT521–24 mpg3105/5
2023 XT521–24 mpg4165/5
2022 XT521–24 mpg3105/5
2021 XT521–24 mpg2205/5
2020 XT520–24 mpg5235/5
2019 XT521–22 mpg0335/5
2018 XT521–22 mpg0665/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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