DecodedCars2017 Cadillac XT5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 19 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 189.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3,999–4,277 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 is a small SUV offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,277 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), 9% worse than the 2017 small SUV average of 24.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD | 189.8 in | 74.8 in | 66.1 in | 112.6 in | 65 / 65 in | 4,277 lb | 59/41 |
| 4dr SUV FWD | 189.8 in | 74.8 in | 66.1 in | 112.6 in | 65 / 65 in | 3,999 lb | 59/41 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | -9% | $3,050 | 395 |
| XT5 AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 26 / 21 | -8% | $3,200 | 419 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.9% |
| 2017 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.1% |
Similar 2017 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac XT5 (this car) | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2017 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 BMW X3 | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2017 Lexus RX | 30 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Volvo XC90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2017 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
Recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · Nov 4, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V802000 · 1,844 vehicles
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
- Risk
- If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.
Not every 2017 Cadillac XT5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2017 Cadillac XT5 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 25 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Engine — 24 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 20 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 15,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Cadillac XT5. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other XT5 years
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