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2020 Cadillac XT4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 XT4.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2020 Cadillac XT4 is EPA-rated at 22/29/24 mpg city/highway/combined.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.28 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil typeDEXOS I* Gen II 0W–20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 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 a BCI 94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 720 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. Vehicles battery is vented to the outside. · 720 CCAOEM · verified
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 blades84580859 alt 84580856
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.

7.0–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2024 350T 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 5.28 qt of DEXOS I* Gen II 0W–20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidDEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-10.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Brake Fluid Capacity0.981
Engine CoolantDex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity9.9
Engine OilDEXOS I* Gen II 0W–20
Engine Oil Capacity5.28 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.3 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)31.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)27.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts6.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionSlip Drive ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug8.8 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.028–0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-100.0
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure29.0 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMhot @ 1,500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 35.0; Rear: 30.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.827
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 0.992; Rear: 0.866
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring Depth0.059
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130°-45°
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., 60°-75°74 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 15.0°-30°74 ft. lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 100°22 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 75°18 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
128°
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 190°22 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs. Step 2: 70°15 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.03.6 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 120°15 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 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 Air Filter Element (inspect)
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 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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 2020 Cadillac XT4 sits at a notable inflection point in its generation's record. It recorded 17 complaints and 5 recalls—making 2020 the highest-recall year across the entire dataset, with double the recalls of any other model year, and one active NHTSA investigation tied with 2021 for the only investigations filed during this generation. TSBs (755) remained elevated, second only to 2019 (829). The trend shows complaints and recalls declining sharply after 2020—2022 hit a low of just 2 complaints and 1 recall—before complaint counts rose again in 2024 (28) and TSBs ticked upward through 2025 (232). For 2020 specifically, top complaint categories are diffuse and include fuel/engine issues, electrical/visibility concerns, and brake-related matters, with 1 fire complaint and 0 crash-related complaints on record. This pattern suggests 2020 was the model's most problem-prone introductory year, with quality stabilizing significantly in subsequent model years. **Concrete takeaway:** The 2020 model year carries the highest recall burden of the generation and coincides with an open federal investigation, making it a less favorable purchase than 2021 or 2022, which benefit from the same platform with substantially fewer documented defects.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
755
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 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 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine1
Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper1
Suspension,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V115000TiresReported 25/02/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 755 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 2020 XT4 take?

5.28 qt of DEXOS I* Gen II 0W–20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 XT4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 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.