2004 Cadillac Xlr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (7) · Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Exterior Lighting (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2011-02-28 · campaign 11E009000 · 4,887 vehicles
Defect: TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Risk: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Fix: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Service bulletins (571)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Electrical System 2024-10-25 · PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · PIT5099H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the heater-vent-air conditioning blows warm air. before calling general motors technical assistance center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and ven
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · PIT5099H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the heater-vent-air conditioning blows warm air. before calling general motors technical assistance center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and ven
Showing the 6 most recent of 571 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-15 · Structure · 88,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 cadillac xlr. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was an abnormal sound like a shotgun being fired overhead. the contact pulled over and observed that the retractable fiberglass roof panel had detached from the frame of the vehicle. the contact stated that the headliner, cables, and pulleys used…”
2024-05-22 · Unknown Or Other“the roof panel that was only attached with adhesive has detached from the frame of the car. this has also caused the retractable convertible top to stop working. i have read about the roof of many of these cars flying off while driving down the road. it is only a matter of time before this poor defect causes serious injury and/ or significant prope…”
2023-07-20 · Visibility · 113,420 mi“the contact owns a 2004 cadillac xlr. the contact stated while driving 65-70 mph in the rain, the contact heard wind coming from the area where the front roof panel was connected to the windshield. the roof panel then detached and separated from the vehicle. the contact pulled into a service station to get out of the rain. the dealer and the manufa…”
2022-08-19 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars“the top roof panel separated while driving on the highway, and almost struck another vehicle causing it to swerve to miss it. the vehicle then proceeded to follow me as he though i was to blame. once i got off the highway he got out of his car an violently started screaming at me for almost causing an accident. …”
2022-08-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 24,089 mi“the contact owns a 2004 cadillac xlr. the contact stated that fuel had begun to leak from the fuel pump without warning. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure and informed him that while the motor was running, the fuel would leak from the rear driver's side wheel; the leak would stop once the engine was …”
2022-08-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 cadillac xlr. the contact stated there were strong fumes coming from the vehicle. the contact parked his vehicle in the garage and then leave it partially cracked due to the fumes. the contact changed the gas cap; however, the fumes continues. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer rega…”
2021-11-29 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 cadillac xlr. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormally loud whistling sound coming inside the vehicle. the contact looked up and noticed that the sunroof glass had detached from the vehicle. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and retrieved the sunroof glass. the vehicle was then towed to …”
2021-11-14 · Structure:body“my roof panel is separating from the roof frame of my 04 cadillac xlr. if it come off it will cause property damage to another vehicle or death! it a gm defect that should be recall !!!! thanks!…”
2021-09-28 · Structure:body“was driving on interstate and top panel on convertible top flew off.…”
2020-02-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 53,200 mi“i purchased a 2004 xlr in 2019 from an agent in fl. i immediately or with-in 200 miles i began to receive messages on my dash! first it was traction control that applied the brakes and caused the car to vet violently to the left as soon as i hit 65 miles an hour. then the check gas cap followed by check engine lights came on. my cadillac dealer wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.