0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the XT5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
6.1–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2020 400 Sport
Year
Trim / engine
0–60
¼ mile
HP
Drivetrain
2020
400 Sport 3.6L V6
6.10 sec
14.60 sec
310 hp
AWD
2020
350T Premium Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-4
7.60 sec
16.00 sec
237 hp
FWD
2017
3.6 Luxury 3.6L V6
6.40 sec
15.00 sec
310 hp
FWD
2017
3.6 Platinum 3.6L V6
6.50 sec
15.10 sec
310 hp
AWD
2017
3.6 Platinum 3.6L V6
6.60 sec
15.20 sec
310 hp
AWD
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 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
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 mi
Accelerator 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 mi
Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi
Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi
Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Accessory 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 XT5 sits in a clear downward trend from the 2017 peak of 120 complaints and 1332 TSBS reports, dropping to just 22 complaints and 876 TSBS in its model year. However, 2020 also experienced a spike in recalls—five compared to none in 2018‑2019—indicating a brief uptick in safety‑related issues. The single investigation that year and zero crash or fire complaints suggest that most complaints were non‑fatal and largely related to power‑train, steering, and electrical components. Compared to 2019’s 32 complaints and 0 recalls, 2020’s higher recall count implies a more serious, though limited, problem set. Subsequent years (2021‑2026) show a continued decline in complaints and TSBS, with recalls falling to one in 2025, indicating improved reliability after 2020. Overall, 2020 remains a reasonable purchase year if you can find a vehicle with no recall‑related defects, but earlier or later model years may offer a slightly lower risk profile.
5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
876
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
21
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT5, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel pump's jet nozzle may have a plastic burr remaining from the… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer…
Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified
Showing 5 of 876 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
Bulletin
Date
Component
Summary
PIT3271Q
2026-04-01
Unknown Or Other
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP6104
2026-03-09
Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V
2026-03-09
Unknown Or Other
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D
2026-03-02
Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIP5841H
2026-02-04
Unknown Or Other
This Preliminary information communicates the potential for condensation to freeze up…
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.