2016 Cadillac Xts problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (5) · Wheels (2) · Seat Belts (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1,277)
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 1,277 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-01-20 · Suspension“stabilitrak light comes on that also causes the engine light to come on. the vehicle self-accelerate while in park and did again when in drive. can not tell you how fast the rpm accelerated due to panic that the vehicle was self-accelerating but it didn’t last long. really quick and it went back to normal idling. vehicle is scheduled for inspectio…”
2024-08-23 · Electrical System“screen completely unresponsive and delaminated…”
2024-06-28 · Wheels“i was forced onto the shoulder of the interstate by a vehicle that came into my lane. as i went onto the shoulder, i hit a pothole (there were several), and it split my factory rim in half, damaging my tire, also. it took me several days to find a reasonably priced replacement factory wheel as i could not afford $900 to replace one wheel that shou…”
2023-12-14 · Air Bags · 44,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 cadillac xts. the contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the seat belt was the cause of the air bag warning light being illuminated. the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who stated that the system needed to be reset. the l…”
2023-06-30 · Unknown Or Other“the screen on the cadillac cue system has cracked/spidered and now has become a serious safety issue. you have to continuously fumbled around pressing buttons while driving. i have contacted gm numerous times and have gotten the run around. i understand that there are a few class action lawsuits still ongoing over this safety issue. is the nhtsa lo…”
2023-06-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“when you fill up the car. gas leaks to the ground. i culd smell the fumes coming out of my home heater vents in my bedroom. i went to the garage and the fumes were very strong. i open both garage doors a nd the man door. then worried about a explosion,gas water heater is in the garaaage. but i got into the car and drove it out to the driveway! i bo…”
2023-06-19 · Unknown Or Other“spider cracks in cue system not allowing visibility during reverse, safety concern.…”
2023-03-23 · Unknown Or Other“transmission issues. in virginia in addition to other states with same issues. judge in michigan order class action suit to go forward against gm. virginia cars should added to the list of other 26 states identified by the court. …”
2022-07-31 · Power Train“catalytic converter cracked creating exhaust leak into engine compartment. the converter has been replaced 3 times in 75,000 miles for this defect. the latest replacement has now failed and is leaking exhaust necessitating a fourth replacement. replacements to date: 1) march 12, 2016 2) march 8, 2019 3) march 21, 2021 4) july 25, 2022, not yet r…”
2022-07-01 · Electrical System“hazard lights go on automatically while driving. this creates a huge safety issue, especially when driving in high traffic areas as other drivers may mistake hazard lights as turn signals. i brought my vehicle in to a cadillac dealership in december of 2020 to replace the hazard light switch. they replaced it with oem parts, and the issue started …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.