2015 Cadillac Xts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V329000 · 5,014 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
Air Bags:side/Window 2015-10-16 · campaign 15V666000 · 395 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
Parking Brake 2014-09-09 · campaign 14V541000 · 205,309 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (1,634)
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 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,634 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-14 · Exterior Lighting“i have a 2015 cadillac xts i am experiencing water in the headlight and condensation i am well aware of there have been many complaints about this issue i would like cadillac to repair this…”
2024-10-30 · Unknown Or Other“the cue system has totally quit so we are unable to change radio stations, get driving instructions, talk on the telephone etc. after reading online, this is a problem that cadillac is not addressing and just tells us we have to replace it at our cost. very disappointed that this hasn't been addressed in the past as many cars have been affected.…”
2023-06-12 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“forward collision system has not been working properly for the past 3 years the car has been in for service for this problem the last time was march 1st 2023. i nearly had 3 accidents due to the system not working. the last contact was holman cadillac i was told by the service manager he would set up appt with the factory service rep and he has n…”
2023-02-24 · Power Train“please note gm pip5146a...chatter or bind feel on turns... aka transmission shudder. according to cadillac dealer in durham, nc. the car needs it's rear differential replaced; 90,000 miles.. that is happening now. ally, the extended warranty company, sent a technician to inspect the part. i don't know if the original part is still available. i 1s…”
2022-10-05 · Equipment:electrical:infotainment“cue screen spiderd causing you to not control radio at times i’m driving and my radio is on 12 and the volume and can out of nowhere jump up to like 60 you cannot turn it down even if you hold the button on the steering wheel this has happened multiple times i’ve had at the dealership they have seen the video and they’re telling me it’s possibly an…”
2021-03-22 · Unknown Or Other · 55,000 mi“this is my 2n cue system stereo, other was replaced under warranty and the screen is now cracking and affecting visibility and function…”
2019-07-17 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 49,220 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 cadillac xts. the contact stated that the sun roof exploded without warning and shattered glass entered the vehicle. there were no injuries. frankel & chesapeake cadillac (10240 york rd, cockeysville, md 21030, (410) 773-9246) was made aware of the failure and had not yet scheduled an appointment to inspect the vehicle a…”
2019-05-09 · Steering · 80,500 mi“driving through the hills and curves of arkansas i lost power steering. i had trouble finding a safe place to pull off and controlling the vehicle.…”
2019-04-17 · Exterior Lighting · 30,000 mi“service side detection system alert in dic. while driving in city, multiple alerts in dash board and intermittent black out of all gages and indictors totally unpredictable, unreliable and unsafe.…”
2018-12-30 · Power Train · 50,500 mi“transmission won't shift into gear after shifter is moved with engine running. dashboard indicator shows selected gears, but transmission doesn't engage.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.