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2019 Cadillac XTS

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Cadillac XTS is a full-size passenger car powered by a V6 engine requiring 7.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined; this model year represents the final iteration of the first-generation XTS design that debuted in 2013. During its production span from 2013 to 2019, the XTS saw a dramatic decline in owner complaints, with 2019 recording just 5 total complaints—the lowest in the model's history compared to 103 complaints in 2013—though two recalls were issued, primarily affecting powertrain and engine components, indicating that while reliability improved substantially over the model run, certain mechanical areas remained under manufacturer scrutiny.

Model year2019201820172016201520142013

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/28/22 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 size245/45R19 98VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742
Engine air filter22989313 alt 22753242
Spark plug12681660 alt 12662396
Battery88866309 alt 88866116
Front wiper blades84621343 alt 84574892
Serpentine belt12645921 alt 12636137
Thermostat12638452 alt 12681132
Cabin air filter23393247

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length202 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight4200 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 28 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume104 cu ft
Cargo volume18 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular 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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018V-Sport Platinum 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec410 hpAWD
2018V-Sport Platinum 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec410 hpAWD
2014Vsport Premium 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.60 sec410 hpAWD
2014Vsport Premium 3.6L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.70 sec410 hpAWD
2013Premium 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec304 hpFWD
2013Platinum 3.6L V66.90 sec15.40 sec304 hpFWD
2013Platinum 3.6L V66.90 sec15.30 sec304 hpAWD
2013Platinum 3.6L V67.20 sec15.70 sec304 hpAWD

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 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 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 FluidDEXRON(R)-VI GM P/N 89020661
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.2-6.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.3-1.3
Engine Coolant Capacity10.4
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse New Cylinder Head Bolts.
Engine Flywheel Bolts49 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts43 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.037-.043 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 46.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 20.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080 in; Rear: 0.080 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.070; Rear: .709
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 110°.22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 degrees.74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts22 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts150 degrees
3M8 bolts11 ft. lbs
4M8 bolts75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.22 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 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 miIgnition Coil (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive 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.

Across the 20132017 span shown in the federal record, the XTS trended sharply downward in owner complaints and technical service bulletins, falling from 103 complaints and 2,094 TSBs in 2013 to 24 complaints and 1,102 TSBs by 2017, while recalls tapered from five to zero. The 2019 model sits at the end of that recorded arc with just five complaints, two recalls, no investigations, and 679 TSBs—the lowest complaint and TSB counts in the dataset—though it breaks the prior 2016–2017 recall-free streak. Its leading complaint categories are scattered one each across power train/engine, air bags/seats, tires, and service brakes, so the data shows no concentrated defect pattern, and there is one crash-related complaint but no fire complaints. Because the record does not specify root causes, any underlying issues behind the two recalls or individual complaints cannot be inferred from these figures alone. Given the declining federal activity and the 2019 model’s minimal complaint volume, this appears to be one of the better model years in the provided record to buy used, provided the two recalls have been completed and service history is clean.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
679
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
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 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Power Train,Engine1
Air Bags,Seats1
Tires1
Service Brakes1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V576000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 30/08/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at…

18V899000Seat Belts:FrontReported 19/12/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Cadillac XTS vehicles. The front seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle head to the cable mounting strap. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat buckle assemblies, replacing them if the rivets are missing, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 679 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
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…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown 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 XTS take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 Use GM Dexos 1 Oil or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 XTS have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XTS get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.