2019 Cadillac Xt4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Power Train (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2022-11-23 · campaign 22V868000 · 10,199 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
Risk: Failure of the rearview camera image to display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the VPM software or replace the VPM, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter informing owners of the safety defect was mailed January 17, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222373320. .
Seat Belts:rear/Other:retractor 2021-08-20 · campaign 21V649000 · 402 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not function properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212333380.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2020-10-29 · campaign 20V668000 · 194,105 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Service bulletins (832)
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 2026-10-26 · GM Update N25-250552 · Over The Air
• improvements to onstar functionality.
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 2026-03-27 · PIT5992B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.
Showing the 6 most recent of 832 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-20 · Engine“dealer, upon inspections, found that the cam carrier is starting to leak. approximately a $3,000 repair. per the internet, is sounds like this is a known gm issue with this model.…”
2026-10-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“rodents chewed wiring because it is soy based. i'm lucky because my car was not disabled while driving etc because the evap system was affected . this could have been much worse and could have caused death etc if it happened to another system of the car. ie: brakes, propulsion, headlights, air bags, etc etc etc...cadillac dealer who fixed the issue…”
2026-07-03 · Power Train“i took my suv in for diagnostics to a certified gm dealership at least twice while still under warranty. the check engine light was on, the car was behaving abnormally as well as making unusual concerning noises. the dealership sent me away saying no codes showed up and they couldn’t find a problem.the light would come on and off sporadically. i …”
2026-05-20 · Unknown Or Other“recently went to my local sewell dealership for my routine oil change. with an oil change they do a complimentary multipoint inspection. during the inspection they noticed that my camshaft carrier was leaking and needed to be resealed. the resealing of the camshaft carrier would be around $4,000. i don’t have that kind of money laying around especi…”
2026-03-18 · Engine“i took my car is for service at the cadillac dealership and they stated there was an oil leak from the camshaft carrier. when i asked more questions they stated it was a fairly common problem with the xt4 and a few other models where there was a faulty seal at the "t-joint" (cam carrier t-joint). my car is no longer under warranty, but had under 26…”
2026-01-08 · Engine“during oil change cadillac mechanic noted camshaft oil seal leak. video was provided. mileage on car is 51,534 at that time. i feel that this is too premature and repair requires pulling the engine. very expensive. quote was $4,597…”
2025-11-04 · Engine“at around 17,000 miles the timing chain tensioner went bad. at cold start up you could hear the timing chain hitting the 'guide' until the oil pressure built up and provided enough tension. i was covered by an aftermarket warranty - which paid all the labor ($1700). i had to pay a $100 deductible -along for the parts ($300). i feel that this shoul…”
2025-10-16 · Exterior Lighting“the passenger side drl/turn signal is dim causing the vehicle visability to be reduced and other drivers unable to see turn indications, increasing the risk of crash. the design of the unit places undue heat near the circuit board causing the unit to fail. the driver's side does not have this issue. this is a known issue with many post on forums …”
2025-10-02 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:daytime Running Lights:bulbs · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 cadillac xt4. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the daytime running light was out on the driver’s and passenger’s side. neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dea…”
2025-09-27 · Exterior Lighting“both running light modules failed due to overheating because there was no heatsink thermal compound installed on either unit. they had to be replaced. repair was successful.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.