KnownCarProblems2013 Cadillac Xts Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Cadillac Xts, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints, typically around 65,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Xts model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2013 Cadillac Xts problems
Electrical
41 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
Intermittently my electronic panel will shut down and no electronic functions will operate. Typically they will return power in about an hour or less. There has been a time in the last 15 days that the power did not return and I had to have the car towed to the dealership. Turns out that resulted in a fuse replacement…
Battery issues. Took vehicle to dealer and they stated vehicle needed new battery since I dont drive it long distance. Battery replaced at no charge. 6 months later same issue. Car wont start battery dead. Took vehicle back to dealer who stated that since I only drive it about 10 miles a day the vehicle drains the…
Suspension
25 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Xts. While driving 50 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle because the compressor for the air suspension failed. The contact stated that the self leveling suspension system became inoperable and the vehicle was lowered to the ground. The vehicle was taken to alan jay Cadillac…
The suspension in the rear of the vehicle will suddenly and without warning totally collapse. This has happened while driving and also one first getting into and starting the car. Mechanic replaced a relay switch but the problem continues still. I have looked online and found many similar accounts from various owners…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 13%While driving on expressway going approximately 70 MPH sunroof glass suddenly exploded out of nowhere, glass shattered and spread all throughout my car dropping onto myself my wife and my children. There was a loud boom from the glass shattering which was very startling while driving. Major concern is that there could…
I purchased this vehicle october 20th 2017 and within 2 weeks the service driver assistance system light came on. Took it to dealer was told was old code and erased a few days later same message came on was told dash was cleared and gm case filed. A few days later light came on for 3rd time. Dealer toyed US around…
Engine
12 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles.
When the car is on idle either in park or drive, with the barake on the engine vibrates. This occurred with the AC off. I have 32k miles and I took it to my dealer in venice fl and the service rep didnt even allow it to go to the service technician. He got in the car with me and he said it was normal and recomended a…
Car lost engine power, power steering, power breaks and all electrical function except for hazard lights. This has happened 7 times and I have taken it for two repairs. I have to cruise to a stop and restart the vehicle.
Lights
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles.
Right turn signal failure.. All of my right turn signal marks go out. Front, mirror, and rear. The dealer where I took the my vehicle to said that they could not get it to reproduce the problem. I was told that in their diagnostic that it was showing the front turn signal failure and I had a picture of the rear turn…
Intermittently my electronic panel will shut down and no electronic functions will operate. Typically they will return power in about an hour or less. There has been a time in the last 15 days that the power did not return and I had to have the car towed to the dealership. Turns out that resulted in a fuse replacement…
Brakes
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
Intermittently my electronic panel will shut down and no electronic functions will operate. Typically they will return power in about an hour or less. There has been a time in the last 15 days that the power did not return and I had to have the car towed to the dealership. Turns out that resulted in a fuse replacement…
Brakes squeal when vehicle placed in reverse on inital movement after setting all night (interstate battery) battery drained totally dead after 1 year of service on new battery. Car was driven to store, parked, after shopping the car was dead would not crank. Nothing was left on to drain-----mechanic said it was…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: rim, tread/belt, sidewall.
The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Xts. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that all four rims were bent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 28,676.
All 4 of the wheels seem to be leaking around some of the spokes and it looks like glue. I am wondering if it is safe to let that go on, because it seems to me like some of them are glued in. I will enclose a picture thanks [] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Speed control
6 complaints · 6%While traveling in parking lot, another car pulled out in front of me. As I tried to brake to avoid a collision, I noticed it was taking an inordinate amount of brake pressure to slow down vehicle. Looked at tachometer and RPM's were over 4000 in drive and not losing speed. Applied brake pressure with both feet…
I purchased this car used in 2/2017, great car, until it starts acting up, it doesn't matter what speed or distance you are going, all the lights start flashing and loses speed till it completely stops and will not turn back on. You unplug the battery and take all the fuses out, plug battery back in and insert all…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Cadillac Xts recalls
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic parking brake software, free of charge. The recall began on october 28, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 14471.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 cadillac xts vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, to august 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured november 5, 2012, to september 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the sdm to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall is 14532.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cadillac xts vehicles manufactured april 11, 2013, to june 27, 2013, and 2014 chevrolet impala vehicles manufactured may 13, 2013, to november 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) set to "manufacturing mode."
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on april 7, 2014. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Gm's number for this recall is 14062.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cadillac xts vehicles manufactured february 14, 2012, through march 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
Lights: brake lights
Risk: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on june 13, 2013. Owner's may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. Gm's recall number is 13158.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; model year 2014 chevrolet impala; and 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles. Originally, in may 2013, gm recalled 1,627 model year 2013 cadillac ats and model year 2013 cadillac xts; and model year 2014 chevrolet impala vehicles. In october 2013, gm informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 chevrolet sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2012. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2013 cadillac xts vehicles manufactured from october 12, 2011, through august 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraints." the rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Cadillac Xts
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Cadillac Xts?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (41 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); suspension (25 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac Xts have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 9, 2014 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Cadillac Xts?
- It is the most complained-about Xts model year since 2000, with 103 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Cadillac Xts years
- 2013
- 2014