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2019 Cadillac XT4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 XT4.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S9)

The 2019 Cadillac XT4 is a compact SUV that blends a contemporary body with a smooth 5.3‑quart, 0W‑20 engine‑oil capacity and an automatic S9 transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 22 city, 29 highway, and 24 combined miles per gallon. In its inaugural model year, the XT4 accumulated 20 owner complaints—primarily centered on engine issues—while the manufacturer handled three recalls. Over the 2019‑2025 span, complaint counts peaked at 28 in 2024 and dipped to a low of two in 2022, positioning the 2019 edition as a relatively reliable entry in the series, though engine concerns remain a focal point for potential buyers.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size235/60R18 103HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8; Optional: 8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115
Engine air filter23430313
Spark plug55504354
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580856 alt 84580859
Serpentine belt55488926
Thermostat55516369
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3896 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XT4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2019 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Sport 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.70 sec237 hpAWD
2019Sport 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec237 hpAWD
2019Sport 2.0L Turbo I-47.80 sec16.10 sec237 hpAWD
2024350T Sport 2.0L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec235 hpAWD
2024350T Sport 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec235 hpAWD
2024350T Premium Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec235 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3-6.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.3 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS
Transfer Case FluidUse GM part number 19351882

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.028-.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 35.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078 in; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .984; Rear: .827
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .992; Rear: .866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Front: Step 1: 111.0 ft. lbs.

2Turn 15-30°74 ft. lbs
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0°, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0°, Step 3: 185.0111 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2190 degrees190 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 model year represents the XT4's debut, recording 20 complaints and 3 recalls against a backdrop of 829 TSBs—figures that establish the highest service-documentation baseline of the generation. Across the six-year span, the trend shows a steady decline in TSBs from 829 to 232 as the platform matured, while complaints dipped to a low of 2 in 2022 before spiking to 28 in 2024, and recall activity concentrated heavily in the first two years with 8 total versus just 4 across 2021-2025. As the introductory year, 2019 carries the steepest technical service bulletin volume and registers the second-highest complaint count behind only 2024, suggesting heightened early-production refinement needs. Consumer reports from this year cite Engine and Exterior Lighting most frequently (4 complaints each), with minimal safety impact indicated by only 1 crash-related complaint and zero fire incidents, though the data does not specify root causes. Given that subsequent years show reduced TSB counts and comparable or lower complaint rates—particularly the 2020-2023 window—buyers might find later model years offer greater statistical reliability, though 2019 remains a viable option if service history confirms addressed early-production concerns.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
829
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
20
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine4
Exterior Lighting4
Power Train2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Electrical System,Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train,Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V668000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 29/10/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15…

21V649000Seat Belts:Critical FastenersReported 20/08/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 829 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIT5992B2026-03-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 XT4 take?

5.3 qt of 0W-20 Use GM Dexos 1 Oil or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 XT4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XT4 get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.