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2017 Cadillac XTS

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 XTS.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Cadillac XTS is a passenger car paired with a six-speed automatic, returning EPA fuel economy figures of 18 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined, while its 7.0-quart oil capacity is specified for 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity. Electrical system issues stand out as the most reported concern among the 24 total owner complaints logged for the model year, yet the XTS carries zero recalls and sits well below the 2013 model's peak of 103 complaints. Positioned in the middle of the 2013–2019 production run, the 2017 represents one of the stronger reliability showings in the nameplate's history, with complaint volume trending sharply down from the early years toward the mere five complaints recorded by 2019.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 660 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. 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 48 · 660 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245/45R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731742
Engine air filter	22753242 alt 22989313
Spark plug	12681660 alt 12662396
Battery	88866116 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades	84621343 alt 84574892
Serpentine belt	12636137 alt 12645921
Thermostat	12681132 alt 12638452
Cabin air filter	23393247

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	202 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	58.3 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in
Curb weight	4215 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 28 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	104 cu ft
Cargo volume	18 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

5.2–7.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.20 sec — 2018 V-Sport Platinum

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	V-Sport Platinum 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	5.20 sec	13.60 sec	410 hp	AWD
2018	V-Sport Platinum 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	5.20 sec	13.60 sec	410 hp	AWD
2014	Vsport Premium 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	5.20 sec	13.60 sec	410 hp	AWD
2014	Vsport Premium 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6	5.30 sec	13.70 sec	410 hp	AWD
2013	Premium 3.6L V6	6.60 sec	15.20 sec	304 hp	FWD
2013	Platinum 3.6L V6	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	304 hp	FWD
2013	Platinum 3.6L V6	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	304 hp	AWD
2013	Platinum 3.6L V6	7.20 sec	15.70 sec	304 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 Fluid	DEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.2-6.3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	Synthetic · GL-5 · 75W-90
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool
Engine Coolant Capacity	10.4
Engine Coolant	Dex-Cool

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 18.0-; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	43.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	21.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	660 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	50 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	100 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50-100

Brakes

ABS Sensor Torque	8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.080 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 185.0

111 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 185.0

111 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	Back off 360 degrees	360 degrees
3	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
4	110.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	74.0 ft. lbs.	74 ft. lbs
2	+ 150

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. Do not allow oil to contaminate cylinder head surface or head bolt bosses. · M11 Bolts

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	150 degrees; M8 Bolts	150 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	75 degrees	75 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	80 degrees; Outer bolts	80 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	110.0 degrees; Side bolts	110 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	60.0 degrees	60 degrees

Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4

7.4 ft. lbs

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 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Life Monitor (inspect)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Ignition Coil (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	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.

Across the XTS generation, total complaints dropped sharply from 103 in 2013 to a low of 5 by 2019, while recalls fell from five in 2013 to zero in both 2016 and 2017 before a modest rebound to two in 2019. The number of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also declined steadily, falling from 2,094 in 2013 to 679 in 2019, indicating progressively fewer manufacturer‑issued service advisories. The 2017 model sits near the bottom of the complaint curve (24 complaints) and marks the first year with an open investigation (one) despite having no recalls, suggesting a modest uptick in regulatory attention without a measurable increase in defect frequency. Its top complaint areas are split between electrical system issues (four reports) and “Unknown or Other” (four reports), with only a single crash‑related and a single fire‑related complaint recorded. Overall, 2017 reflects a relatively quiet year in the series, but the presence of an investigation and the persistence of electrical‑system complaints warrant a focused pre‑purchase inspection. **Takeaway:** 2017 is generally a safe year to buy, provided you verify the electrical components and confirm the investigation’s outcome.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1102

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 1 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

’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System4

Unknown Or Other4

Suspension3

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other3

Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes1

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1102 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…
PIP4902U	2026-01-08	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G	2025-11-20	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.0 qt Engine oil filter 12731742 Engine air filter 22753242 Spark plug 12681660 Battery 88866116

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 XTS take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 meeting GM Dexos 1 specification or equivalent. Where temperatures fall below -20 degreesF, GM recommends using 0W-30 oil meeting GM Dexos 1 specification., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 XTS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XTS get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.