The vehicle dossier US · 2018

2018 Cadillac
XT5Problems & recalls

66 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 22 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 66 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components22 reports
Engine15 reports
Electrical system14 reports
Steering12 reports
Transmission & drivetrain11 reports
Brakes8 reports
Visibility4 reports
Body & structure3 reports
Suspension2 reports
Fuel system1 reports
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ENGINE15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12
STEERING12
POWER TRAIN11
SERVICE BRAKES7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
TIRES2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
SUSPENSION2
SEATS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
WHEELS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 9 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: May 26, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

31,640 miles is the median among 22 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 3,500–40,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

1,020 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027601 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5214GThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without u…NHTSA ID 11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11025755 at NHTSA
Sep 9, 2025 Other13598New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVHNHTSA ID 11023091

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

Campaign / software reference: 13598

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11023091 at NHTSA
Sep 8, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6085This Preliminary information communicates a possible issue with an engine timing chain, gear or crankshaft key.NHTSA ID 11023147

This Preliminary information communicates a possible issue with an engine timing chain, gear or crankshaft key.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11023147 at NHTSA
Aug 27, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6027AProvide info on that parts restriction ending for the rear diff clutch control 19435910NHTSA ID 11022775

Provide info on that parts restriction ending for the rear diff clutch control 19435910

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11022775 at NHTSA
Aug 14, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902TThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11022084

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11022084 at NHTSA
Aug 7, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC5650MThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagno…NHTSA ID 11021792

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/or C0775.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11021792 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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