2013 Cadillac Xts problems
The Cadillac XTS (short for X-Series Touring Sedan) is a full-size car built by the American company Cadillac from 2013 until 2019. It is a four-door sedan with seating for up to five passengers. Based on an enlarged version of the Epsilon II platform, it has a front-mounted engine that either drives the front wheels or drives all four wheels.
Replacing the smaller Cadillac STS and larger DTS, production began in May 2012 at the Oshawa Assembly Plant and launched in June as a 2013 model. Marketed with left-hand drive in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and the Middle East (except Israel), the XTS was also assembled by Shanghai GM, with production beginning in February 2013.
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In addition to the base XTS, there are five trim packages labeled "Luxury", "Premium Luxury", and "Platinum", with the optional XTS V-Sport offered in both "V-Sport Premium Luxury" and "V-Sport Platinum". Some of the standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, 4G LTE connectivity, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry, leather seat-upholstery, 8-way power front seats, parking assist and comprehensive safety equipment like ABS, stability control, dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, side-curtain airbags front and rear, and a driver side knee airbag.
Optional equipment includes separate climate controls for rear seat passengers, coupled with 8" LCD screens that flip up from the front passenger seat-backs, allowing an internal DVD player to display content with wireless headphones. The interior can be outfitted in a large assortment of color combinations, along with four wood selections. Cadillac's CUE system is standard with an 8-speaker Bose sound system, including HD Radio and SiriusXM. An optional 14-speaker Bose sound package includes AudioPilot noise compensation technology.
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Common 2013 Cadillac Xts problems
The Cadillac XTS 2013 is known for its air suspension problems, which can be costly to fix. These issues arise due to the complexity of the air suspension system, which relies on various mechanical and electronic components working together to provide a smooth ride. The following are common problems with the Cadillac XTS 2013's air suspension:
- Air compressor failure: The air compressor is responsible for pumping pressurized air through the springs to regulate the minimum lowering height and sitting height of the vehicle. If it becomes damaged, the vehicle may sit below the standard height, leading to a reduced pressure in the air suspension system.
- Damaged air springs: Air springs connect the car's body to the wheels and absorb road roughness. Over time, friction causes them to deteriorate, leading to a less smooth driving experience. Damaged air springs may also cause the air compressor to overwork, further exacerbating the problem.
- Air dryer failure: The air suspension system has a dryer that prevents air accumulation. When it becomes faulty, air buildup can cause the vehicle to sag, leading to an uneven ride.
- Control panel failure: The control panel monitors and regulates the entire air suspension system. When it becomes faulty, the leveling performance dips, leading to an inconsistent ride height.
- Valve block failure: The valve block distributes and directs the pressurized air from the air compressor to the springs. When it fails, the system cannot inflate properly to lift the vehicle, leading to a lower ride height and reduced performance.
- Sensor faults: Each wheel of the Cadillac XTS has a sensor that collects data and sends it to the control panel. If these sensors become damaged, it can affect the control panel's operations and lead to inconsistent ride height and performance.
These problems can be diagnosed through various signs, such as warning lights, nose dives when braking, squatting or leaning to one side, unusual sounds, overrunning compressors, and rough rides.
Is a Cadillac XTS a reliable car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 13% for the Cadillac XTS, compared to an average of 14% for luxury fullsize cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Are there any recalls on the 2013 Cadillac XTS?
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
How many miles do Cadillac XTS last?
Final Thoughts
On average, a Cadillac lasts for about 200,000 miles, but again it depends on the care and maintenance you provide to the car.
Are Cadillac XTS expensive to maintain?
Cadillac maintenance and repair costs by model
Midsize luxury cars, like the CTS, average $739 per year in repairs and maintenance. Full-size luxury cars, like the XTS, average $976 per year. Full-size luxury SUVs, like the Escalade, average $1,127 per year.
Is a Cadillac XTS a reliable car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 13% for the Cadillac XTS, compared to an average of 14% for luxury fullsize cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Are there any recalls on the 2013 Cadillac XTS?
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
Are Cadillac XTS expensive to maintain?
Cadillac maintenance and repair costs by model
Midsize luxury cars, like the CTS, average $739 per year in repairs and maintenance. Full-size luxury cars, like the XTS, average $976 per year. Full-size luxury SUVs, like the Escalade, average $1,127 per year.
How many miles do Cadillac XTS last?
Final Thoughts
On average, a Cadillac lasts for about 200,000 miles, but again it depends on the care and maintenance you provide to the car.
2013 Cadillac Xts car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Xts problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Suspension problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Cadillac Xts vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2013 Cadillac Xts
The NHTSA has received 96 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Cadillac Xts. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2013 Cadillac Xts vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-09
- VIN: 2G61P5S36D9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The gear is stuck between P and R. I am unable to move the vehicle when this occurred, I have too call AAA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-10
- VIN: 2G61R5S35D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Cadillac Cue Radio spider web cracked. After doing further research I have found that GM has been aware of the issues and has still yet to do a recall or work with people on replacing them at no cost as the radio screen is something out of the consumer hands. The whole touch screen will go out as I’ve read and not be able to use any radio function or control anything else the radio screen does.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-18
- VIN: 2G61P5S37D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: Message”stalbility track needs service” while driving, speedometer and rpm hands become unstable with lights for traction coming on. Then car shuts down with no acceleration. Have brought to GM service several times and they can’t find the problem.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-18
- VIN: 2G61P5S37D9
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Rear seat head restraint does not lock in upright position. I drive with read head restraint folded down for visibility. When I try to lock in upright position for passengers, brighter head restraint locks upright.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: 2G61P5S31D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hazard lights independently activated, and the CUE touch screen became inoperable. The electrical system failure warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power and was towed to a nearby Pep Boys, where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-16
- VIN: 2G61N5S3XD9
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Front right passenger side suspension slams hard on the ground while driving at times. It has occurred multiple times and this can be dangerous while driving. It has been checked out and repaired by replacing them but front right side suspension still slams while driving after a few months. This is an expensive problem as well as dangerous.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-20
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2G61P5S31D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that they parked their vehicle and approximately 5-10 minutes afterward the vehicle caught fire. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were two vehicles and a bicycle nearby that caught on fire as a result of the contact's vehicle fire spreading. There were no injuries and medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-18
- VIN: 2G61U5S38D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: The car shut off while I was driving mid speed. This has happened multiple times luckily I wasnt on the highway. But this has happened many times so glad no other cars hit me, or I didnt crash with my kids in the car. This is so scary and I need Cadillac to look into this issue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-22
- VIN: 2G61S5S37D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: DIC(Digital information cluster) fails to come on when I start the car. This is an electronic dashboard and also affects all the steering wheel Controls including cruise control, turning signals and heads up display.Without the system you are essentially driving blind. I notified Cadillac customer service A few months ago and they said they would replace the part but I would have to pay for the labor but they have not done so thus far. This instrument failure apparently happens often and through 2015 they had a service call to replace the part but I was not notified and it did not happen in my car until recently.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-03
- VIN: 2G61R5S39D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated 3 months later, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the radio module needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred a month later. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred four months later. The contact then took the vehicle back to dealer where it was diagnosed with the radio needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer for the fourth time where it was diagnosed with an unknown fuse needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,435.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1981-09-28
- VIN: 2G61N5S33D9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Inside Spider Crack on left side of the screen cue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-15
- VIN: 2G61P5S39D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: LEFT BRAKE LIGHT REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES- UNDER AND AFTER WARRANTY, STILL NOT WORKING. CUE SYSTEM CRACKED POST WARRANTY NOT USABLE, NAVAGATION HAZZARD, BACKUP HAZZARD DOES NOT ALLOW FOR HANDS FREE DRIVING. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE, SHOULD BE A RECALL AS REPLACEMENT IS VERY COSTLY AND THE PROBLEM REPEATS WITH THE REPLACEMENT ITEM CUE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-24
- VIN: 2G61P5S34D9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CADILLAC CUE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. CUE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW AND THE SAME ISSUE KEEPS HAPPENING, FIRST IT CRACKS AND THEN YOU LOOSE TOUCH SCREEN THEN IT GOES BLACK. NO GPS AVAILABLE MAKING MY COMMUTES DANGEROUS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-14
- VIN: 2G61P5S32D9
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE SUSPENSION IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING TOTALLY COLLAPSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO ONE FIRST GETTING INTO AND STARTING THE CAR. MECHANIC REPLACED A RELAY SWITCH BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES STILL. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY SIMILAR ACCOUNTS FROM VARIOUS OWNERS OF THIS YEAR AND MODEL!
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-06
- VIN: 2G61S5S38D9
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE GIVES OUT AND A CORNER OF THE CAR WILL SLAM TO THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. YEAR OVER YEAR WE HAVE HAD THE " SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM " ERROR COME UP FOR OUR VEHICLE. IT IS NOT ONLY EXPENSIVE BUT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE NOT KNOWING WHEN THE SUSPENSION WILL GIVE OUT. DEALERSHIPS HAVE MADE MULTIPLE REPAIRS AND UPDATES TO NO AVAIL. NOTHING SEEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-08
- VIN: 2G61R5S31D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE BATTERY CABLE, SPECIFICALLY THE POSITIVE ONE, DOES NOT CONDUCT THE ELECTRICITY FROM THE FULLY CHARGED BATTERY TO THE STARTED, LEAVING THE CAR TO NOT START, OR TAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START. EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY IF FULLY CHARGED, THE VOLTS MAKING IT TO THE CARE ARE 9-10 VOLTS. VOLTMETER SUGGESTS THAT THERE ARE 12 VOLTS IN BATTERY, BUT ONLY ABOUT 9 IN THE POSITIVE CABLE. I'M TOLD THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE IN THESE MODELS, AND THAT IT'S DUE TO A LOOSELY WOUND CABLE.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-28
- VIN: 2G61TS537D9
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN DECEMBER, 2019. THE FIRST PROBLEM IS THAT THEY HAD TO CHANGED THE RADIO. THE SECOND PROBLEM WITH THE CAR IS THAT THE HAZARD 4-WAY FLASHER STOPPED WORKING AND WAS ON PERMANENTLY AND BECAUSE OF THAT IT KILLED THE CAR BATTERY. I CALLED THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN. I GIT IT JUMPED START AND TOOK IT IN THAT WAS IN AUGUST, 2020. THEY TOLD ME THE SWITCH WAS NO LONGER GOOD AND NEEDS TO BE CHANGED. IT COST ME OVER $400 TO BE FIXED. ON THE DAY I PICKED UP THE CAR I NOTICED IT A SIGNED ON THE DASH BUT I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT MEANT BUT THE CAR STARTED TO BOUNCE. THE FOLLOWING DAY I WAS ON MY WAY TO NY FROM NY SO I TOOK LOTS OF HIGHWAY, FROM 287, RT 80 AND SO ON INTO LONG BRANCH, NY. ON MY WAY I ALMOST LOST MY LIFE BECAUSE THE CAR WAS BOUNCING OUT OF CONTROL. I CALLED THE DEALER AND REPORTED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. MATTHEW TOLD ME TO BRING BACK THE CAR TO SEE WHAT HAPPED. I LEFT THE CAR FOR COUPLE OF DAYS I THINK IT WAS 8/28/2020. HE CALLED ME ON 9/1/2020 TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE HAD FAILED AND IT WOULD COST ME OVER $1700.00 TO BE FIXED. SINCE THAT TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY AND CANNOT DRIVE BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE THAT MONEY TO GET IT FIX. THE CAR ONLY HAD 56,000 MILES ON IT AND THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPEN. DOES THIS CAR HAS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE RECALLED? I AM PAYING CAR PAYMENT AND INSURANCE FOR A DEFECTED CAR. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO HERE. I HAVE UPLOADED THE ODOMETER READING AND THE STATEMENT FROM THE DEALER. THANK YOU
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: 2G61V5S37D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: VEHICLE RADIO AND DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BLACKOUT, STARTED FLASHING AND LATER WENT BLACK IN A MONTH TIME.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-02
- VIN: 2G61T5S35D9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I BARELY HAVE UNDER 37,000 MILES ON THIS CAR HAVEN'T OWNED IT TO LONG .. AND I AM VERY DISAPOINTED IN THE RIDE OF THE CAR IT FEELS LIKE IF YOU ARE GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD LIKE YOU HAVE HIT A GUTTER ALMOST.. I THOUGHT CADILLACS WERE SUPPOSE TO BE THE BEST RIDE.. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A WARRANTY PROBLEM I THINK IT HAD 35,000 WHEN WE BOUGHT IT WE USUALLY LEAVE FOR THE WINTER SO ITS STORED IN ARE GARAGE. IT CAN BE FREEWAY OR JUST AMONG CITY ROADES JUST WHEREVER THERE IS ANY DEFORMATY IN THE ROAD WHERE ARE OTHER VEHICLES WE DO NOT SEE THIS WE HAVE A GMC TRUCK AND A 2007 HUMMER WE DO NOT FEEL THE BUMPS WITH THEM.. PLEASE HELP
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-14
- VIN: 2G61T5S35D9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I FEEL VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE RIDE OF MY 2013 CADILLAC. I HAVE THE AIR PRESSURE CHECKED WHICH I AM SHOWING CHANGES DOWN TO 31 29 ETC. IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE HITTING A SPEED TRAP THAT HAS BEEN DUG OUT .. NOT SURE WHY WHEN GOING ON CITY ROAD IN LAYTON FEELS LIKE IT GOING 30 50 40 MILES AND ON THE FREEWAY IF THERE IS ANY INDENTATIONS IT MAKES ME CRINGE WHEN I SEE A BUMP IN THE ROAD THAT I CANNOT GET OVER. HOW IT RIDES OVER IT? ARE OTHER VEHICLES DO NOT DO IT? SO THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM HAVE NOTICED IT FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS BUT WE USE ARE OTHER CARS AS WELL SO NOT USING IT ALL THE TIME? I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM PLEASE HELP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-25
- VIN: 2G61N5S30D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECK THEY SAID THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NEED A NEW MODULE AND ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE HAZARDS LIGHT CAME ON AND ALSO CAME ON WHILE PARK IN MY DRIVEWAY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-09
- VIN: 2G61S5S32D9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2013 CADILLAC XTS CUE SYSTEM DISPLAY SCREEN HAS SPIDER CRACK THROUGH OUT THE SCREEN. IT DOES NOT RESPOND TO TOUCH. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND GM IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-22
- VIN: 2G61T5S31D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A WARNING SERVICE SIDE DETECTION ON MY DIC AND I TOOK IT TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $1500 TO CHANGE A MODULE IN THE REAR BUMPER. THEY KNOW THAT THIS A COMMON ISSUE WITH A LOT OF GM VEHICLES ESPECIALLY CADILLAC. I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST THIS AND ASK FOR A RECALL BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT IF I DON'T FIX THIS ISSUE IT WILL STOP OTHER THINGS IN VEHICLE FROM WORKING LIKE THE BRAKES OR STEERING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WISH SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OVER THIS ISSUE THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN FROM GM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND GOD BLESS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-01
- VIN: 2G61P5S31D9
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: AFTER DRIVING AROUND TOWN FOR 30 MINUTES, I PARKED THE CAR, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, GOT OUT TO TALK TO A NEIGHBOR 6 HOUSES AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE. 10 MINUTES LATER, I GOT BACK IN THE CAR, AND DROVE FOR HOME. THE FIRST LITTLE CRACK IN THE ROAD MADE THE CAR RIDE LIKE A GO CART. AFTER A FEW MORE FEET, I COULD TELL SOMETHING WAS WRONG, SO I PULLED OVER, AND GOT OUT, AND SAW THE REAR OF THE CAR SQUATTING DOWN TO WHERE THE TOP OF THE WHEEL OPENING WAS WAY PAST THE TOP THE THE REAR TIRE. I LEFT THE CAR RUNNING AND COULD HEAR THE AIR COMPRESSOR RUNNING, AND WATCHED TO SEE IF IT WAS RAISING THE REAR END TO A LEVEL POSITION, BUT AFTER 30 SECONDS, IT WASN'T RAISING. SO I GOT BACK IN AND LIMPED HOME, SCRAPING THE STREET AS I TURNED IN TO A SLIGHTLY INCLINED DRIVEWAY, AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I GOT OUT TO LISTEN FOR THE AIR COMPRESSOR TO KICK ON AND AFTER 2 MINUTES, IT DID NOT KICK ON, SO I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND STARTED IT UP, THEN GOT OUT WHILE IT WAS RUNNING , TO HEAR IF THE COMPRESSOR WOULD KICK ON THO RAISE THE REAR END UP TO LEVEL. IT DID NOT KICK ON, SO I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND LET IT SIT FOR AN HOUR, THEN GOT IN IT AND STARTED IT UP, AND GOT OUT TO LISTEN FOR THE AIR COMPRESSOR TO KICK ON. IT DID KICK ON AND I COULD SEE THE REAR END RAISING UP, AND IT CONTINUED TO RUN AND LIFT UNTIL IT WAS BACK TO NORMAL OPERATING LEVEL, AT WHICH TIME THE COMPRESSOR SHUT OFF. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, AND LET IT SIT OVERNIGHT. WHEN I CHECKED IT IN THE MORNING, IT WAS STILL IN THE NORMAL OPERATING LEVEL, AND IT HAS NOT MALFUNCTIONED IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS 200 MILES. IT HAS 70,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I TOOK IT TO THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY CHECKED IT OUT, BUT IT DID NOT HAVE ANY CODES TO SHOW WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM IF IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH DOWN THE ROAD, AND BOTTOMS OUT AT THAT SPEED. VERY LEAST IT NEEDS A SAFETY STOP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-22
- VIN: 2G61U5S31D9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS, THE CAR HAS BEEN LOSING ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. MOST RECENTLY THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. ALL OTHER TIMES THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE SATURDAY 02/22/20, WHEN DIED WHILE DRIVING.
2013 Cadillac Xts recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2013 Cadillac Xts.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Brake pads that remain partially engaged with the rotors may cause excessive brake heat that may result in a fire.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."
- Consequence: In manufacturing mode, the vehicle's air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers are to reprogram the SDM to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14532.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.
- Consequence: The corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector may cause a resistive short and melt the connector, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealant to the connector cavity plugs, re-route the vacuum pump vent hose and replace the front body wiring harnesses as needed, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's number for this recall is 14062.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured from October 12, 2011, through August 30, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "Head Restraints." The rear seat head restraints may not lock in the upright position after being folded forward. If the head restriant is at its lowest position and it falls forward, it will not meet the height required by the standard.
- Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the lowered head restraint may increase the occupant's risk of neck injury.
- Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2012. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-458-8006.
Negative 2013 Cadillac Xts car reviews
Positive 2013 Cadillac Xts car reviews
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I received my XTS Platinum FWD in Sapphire Blue Metallic on May 11th and I must say, I become more pleased with it every day. I've owned a Lexus LS, a Jaguar XJ, and a Mercedes CLS, and the XTS compares very favorably with each of those luxury vehicles. General Motors has finally met the challenge of the German and Japanese luxury vehicles with interior materials, fit and finish, and technology that is second to none. I seriously evaluated 11 other cars and SUVs before this purchase and could not escape the fact that dollar for dollar, the XTS was the best value in its class. It's an absolute pleasure to drive, performs beautifully, and has that head-turning quotient.
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Despite my loyalty to the Cadillac brand, I am disappointed with the quality of my current vehicle. Despite being maintained exclusively by the dealer, my car has experienced multiple issues, including a failed compressor, costly tail light and headlight replacements, a non-functional CUE system, and four dead batteries. While I have enjoyed driving this car, I am uncertain if I will purchase another Cadillac in the future.
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I'm so glad to hear that you've had such a positive experience with your used 2013 Cadillac XTS! It's great to know that you've been able to put an additional 30k miles on it without any issues, aside from needing a new battery once. I completely agree that a failing battery can cause all sorts of electrical problems, but it's good to know that a simple replacement can fix the issue. It sounds like you really love your car, especially when compared to your previous Lexus and Mercedes. It's clear that Cadillac is doing something right to impress you!
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The XTS boasts unparalleled coach work, however, I have experienced some issues with the car and have had to take it back to the dealer nine times. Despite the supposed availability of service at preferred dealers, I have encountered some challenges when dealers are unable to provide a fix and refuse service. I have had to switch to my third dealer. Although getting Cadillac involved did not yield the desired results, I remain confident that the issues with my car will be resolved. Since purchasing the car in July, I have experienced some minor issues such as the doors unlocking at times, power seats and mirrors moving unexpectedly, and occasional lack of heat. I am optimistic that these issues will be resolved soon.
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2013 Cadillac XTS Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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2013 Cadillac XTS Reliability - Consumer Reports
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Common Problems with 2013 Cadillac XTS - Q&A
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Are you having problems with your 2013 Cadillac Xts?
Buddy Yundt 2025-01-17
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I noticed that your 2013 XTS with 40k miles needs all 4 struts replaced, which can cost around $4k with the required alignment. As a highway driver with few in-town miles and no back roads, I understand that this can be frustrating. Let's work together to find the best solution for you!
Arne Hintz 2024-10-05
I recently purchased a car with less than 58000 miles, but unfortunately experienced four different issues within the first four months. As a result, I decided to trade it in for a 2021 Nissan Altima SR. I must say, the Nissan is much quieter and smoother, and the 2.5 has much better response. GM could really benefit from some Nissan engineers. In my experience, GM has some room for improvement in terms of quality compared to other car manufacturers out there.
Johnny Sanford 2024-07-28
So, I live in Florida and recently took a trip to a cabin in Gatlinburg. Unfortunately, on the way there, the engine light came on for a couple of minutes and then the steering wheel controls stopped working and did not light up. On the way back, the engine light came back on and after three days of this incident, the entire electrical system failed. Needless to say, this experience has left me feeling quite disappointed and I am hesitant to purchase another GM car in the future.
Alec Fahey 2024-06-03
I retired in 2013 after working for the state of Ohio. I had saved for 10 years prior to my retirement to afford my dream car, a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The ride is amazing and the sport suspension is a joy to use when needed. Overall, it has been a great Cadillac experience, although there have been a few maintenance issues. I have had to replace 3 sets of rear shocks, at $1,500.00 a set, but one was covered under warranty. Recently, I had to replace the all-wheel-drive rear axle pump for the second time, which cost me $1,600.00. Additionally, the screen on the touch radio shattered, but GM said it was not a safety issue. I paid the $330.00 cost to fix it. It is important to note that my car is 9.25 years old with 90,000 miles on it. I write this review to inform potential buyers of the expenses that come with maintaining an older Cadillac XTS.
Oscar Koss 2024-04-05
I find the ride of this full size Cadillac to be uncomfortably stiff and hard, and the seats are not to my liking. As a previous owner of four large Cadillacs that I really enjoyed, I am disappointed with this new XTS model. In my opinion, the ergonomics need significant improvement, particularly with the cumbersome CUE system that requires frequent attention away from the road. Overall, I believe that Cadillac could benefit from addressing these issues in future models.