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2024 Cadillac XT5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 XT5.

The 2024 Cadillac XT5 enters the latter half of the model's 2017-2026 lifecycle as a notably stabilized vehicle, leaving behind the severe reliability woes of its early years. With only 10 total owner complaints and 3 recalls, the 2024 iteration contrasts sharply with the problem-plagued 2017 launch and its 119 complaints, even as power train issues persist as the primary area of concern. This model year sits favorably within the descending arc of the XT5's complaint history, indicating that early growing pains have largely been resolved as the vehicle trends toward its lowest-complaint year in 2026.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12693541
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug12646780 alt 55504354
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84586337
Thermostat55516369 alt 12678779
Cabin air filter13508023 alt 84987523

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight4277 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020400 Sport 3.6L V66.10 sec14.60 sec310 hpAWD
2020350T Premium Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec16.00 sec237 hpFWD
20173.6 Luxury 3.6L V66.40 sec15.00 sec310 hpFWD
20173.6 Platinum 3.6L V66.50 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
20173.6 Platinum 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD

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 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 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · 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 2024 Cadillac XT5 sits near the end of a clear downward trend in owner complaints, which have fallen from 119 in 2017 to just 10 in 2024, and technical service bulletins (TSBs) have dropped from 1,332 to 377 over the same period. While recalls have been uneven—2024’s three recalls are slightly below the 2023 peak of four and above the 2025 count of one—the 2024 model has zero investigations and only one crash-related complaint, with powertrain issues accounting for five of its ten total complaints. This places the 2024 year at a mature, stable point in the generation’s arc, where most early problems have been addressed through earlier TSBs and recalls. The data does not specify root causes for the powertrain complaints, but the overall low volume suggests no systemic crisis. Compared to the 2020 spike of five recalls and one investigation, the 2024 model is a significantly safer bet. For a used buyer, the 2024 XT5 is a good year to purchase, offering the lowest complaint rate and TSB count of any pre-2025 model year with a manageable recall history.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
377
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
1 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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Power Train4
Power Train,Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Engine,Lane Departure1
Air Bags1
Power Train,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electrical System,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V681000Visibility:WindshieldReported 12/10/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 GMC Acadia and 2024 Cadilac XT5 and XT6 vehicles. The windshield may have been assembled without the proper urethane sealant required to bond the windshield to the… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield and apply primer and urethane sealant. If the windshield is damaged, the dealer will replace it. Repairs will be performed free of charge…

24V311000Air Bags:FrontalReported 02/05/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT5 vehicles. The driver's front air bag cushion may tear during deployment, resulting in the air bag not deploying as intended. Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 377 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5855K2026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with the…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT6503A2026-06-03Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6540J2026-05-14Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 XT5 have open recalls?

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