2016 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 2016 Cadillac Xts problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2016 Cadillac XTS, several common problems have been reported:
- Air Compressor Failure:
- A common problem is air compressor failure, which can cause the vehicle to sit below the standard height due to reduced pressure. This issue affects the vehicle's ride quality and can lead to further complications if not addressed promptly.
- Air Spring Damage:
- Damaged air springs, responsible for connecting the car's body to the wheels and absorbing road roughness, can deteriorate over time due to friction. When air springs wear out, the vehicle's smooth operation is compromised, affecting the overall driving experience and potentially causing the air compressor to overwork.
- Air Dryer Malfunction:
- The air suspension system includes an air dryer that prevents air accumulation. When this component fails, it can lead to issues within the system, affecting the vehicle's suspension performance and potentially causing further damage if left unresolved.
These common problems with the 2016 Cadillac XTS highlight the intricate nature of the air suspension system and the importance of timely maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety.
Are there any recalls on the 2016 Cadillac XTS?
2016 Cadillac XTS Recalls
There have been no safety recalls issued from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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.
How many miles do Cadillac XTS last?
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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 2016 Cadillac XTS?
2016 Cadillac XTS Recalls
There have been no safety recalls issued from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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.
Why did they stop making Cadillac XTS?
Well from the beginning the XTS was built as a holdover for Cadillac's traditional fan base until the brand could launch the range-topping CT6 luxury sedan. Now the CT6 is here there's no need for the XTS to stick around leading to its discontinuation.
2016 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
- Unknown or other problems
- Wheels problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Cadillac Xts vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2016 Cadillac Xts complaints
The NHTSA has received 21 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Cadillac Xts.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 2G61L5S35G9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-15
- VIN: 2G61P5S39G9
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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 should have been able to withstand a pothole on the side of the road. I had to pay $215 for a wheel from a company in Wisconsin that had to ship it to me. and it is a used wheel that has a lot of curb rash, damages to it, so who knows how long it will withstand daily driving. I had to buy a new tire for $115 and wait for that to be shipped so I could pick up. Then I had to pay to have the tire put on the wheel and balanced. This also left me on the side of the road for four hours waiting for a tow truck which was very dangerous. Which my insurance only paid partial because of the distance that I was to my home. They charged me an additional $40 on top of what my car insurance paid them. All of this caused a lot of anxiety being on the side of an interstate waiting for a tow truck because my whole rim split in half. And the stress of figuring out how to pay for it all to be repaired so I could stop borrowing a car just to get to and from work. I called the dealership that I purchased the vehicle from Cable Dahmer Cadillac of Kansas City and the person in the parts department basically told me it wasn't anyone's fault and he didn't have any information on how I could file a claim with Cadillac/GM directly before coming here to file a claim. I also filed a claim with the state of Missouri so they are aware the shoulder/road on the interstate in that location needs repaired so this doesn't happen to anyone else.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-01
- VIN: 2G61N5S31G9
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-04
- VIN: 2G61U5S33G9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 looking into this problem?
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-19
- VIN: 2G61M5S3XG9
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 bought the used car from Cathedral city Lexus dealer. 5-9-2023. the filled up the car for Me and I smelled gas. I just assumed that the spilled some...5-19-2023 I filled it up again at Costco, and that night I smelled thee fumes.I took the car to the shop a they said it had to be replaced. We are now waiting for the new Gas tank to arrive. Aut shop Claims it can't be repaired. I can and will bring the old gas tank Home....for You inspection.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-12
- VIN: 2G61M5S35G9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Spider cracks in CUE system not allowing visibility during reverse, safety concern.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-02
- VIN: 2G61N5S33G9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-25
- VIN: 2G61N5S35G9
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 replaced
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-01
- VIN: 2G61P5S37G9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 happening again in April of 2022. The Hazard Lights will also engage when the vehicle is not running, so this discharges the battery to the point you need to buy a new one. Cadillac needs provide customers with safer Hazard Switches. This is the second time within 2.5 years the Hazard Lights need to be replaced.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-23
- VIN: 2g61m5s30g9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: When turning to the right the vehicle sometimes will completely shut off in the turn. This is an intermittent issue, but when it happens it shocks you. When the vehicle does this it drives you into on coming traffic. You have to stop the vehicle, put it in park to restart, once this is done you have to go through a reset mode shown on dash.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-19
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac XTS equipped with Vogue Tires, Tire Line: Signature V, Tire Size: 245/40/R20, DOT Number: (Unknown). While driving 35 MPH, the rear passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated that prior to the failure, a mechanic informed her that all four of the tires appeared to have splits in the sidewalls of each of the tires. The contact believed that it was the cause of the tire failure. The vehicle was left on the side of the road and the contact was picked up. The tire was not replaced. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 54,000. The VIN was not available.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-24
- VIN: 2G61R5S3XG9
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 20-inch aluminum alloys wheels are all bent. I purchased this vehicle from a dealer near Lansing, Michigan. Upon test driving there were 2 wheels low on air. The dealer inspected the wheels and assured me they were fine. Once I got home I took the car to a local dealer who confirmed that all 4 rims were bent. This was also confirmed by the local tire shop. 4 rims for the vehicle were almost $[XXX], which also had a 3-4 month back order. The dealer and tire shop confirmed that bent 20” rims are a major problem for GM and aftermarket wheels were the only option if I did not want to wait months. I contacted the previous owner of the vehicle (they left their registration under the car seat) and they confirmed they had the same issue. The previous owner was told It was tires, and after purchasing 4 new tires (The same model as came from the factory) the problem persisted. Rather than purchase e new rims on top of the $1500 in tires, the previous owner chose to trade the vehicle. This rim problem is quite common and NOT limited to Corvettes, GM should replace these wheels for no charge. GM engineers and tests these vehicles and rim IN MICHIGAN. Perhaps they should drive and test on the roads the rest of the state has to drive on, not just the freshly paved road of the GM Proving Grounds. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-01
- VIN: 2G61N5S37G9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I came out to my car last year in the summer and my screen was shattered in the corner it has gotten worse and not I can not even use the touch screen any longer.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-07-10
- VIN: 2G61M5S3XG9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC XTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CRACK DEVELOPED ON THE RADIO HOME SCREEN. DUE TO THE CRACK, THE SCREEN WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO LES STANFORD CADILLAC (21730 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI 48124) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-01
- VIN: 2G61M5S39G9
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WATER IS ENTERING THE TRUNK WHERE THE SPARE TIRE IS LOCATED. IT HAPPENS WHEN IT RAIN AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WASHED. I CANNOT DETERMINE WHERE THE WATER IS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE TRUNK FLOOR DOES NOT GET WET. ONLY GET WET IN THE SPARE TIRE AREA UNDER THE TRUNK FLOOR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-03
- VIN: 2G61M5S31G9
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FOR THE PAST 3-4 WEEKS WHILE DRIVING, THE CUE SYSTEM WILL START TO BEEP, CHANGE PRE-SET RADIO CHANNELS AND THE SCREEN WILL FREEZE UP. THE BEEPING STILL CONTINUES. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF IT IS FINE BUT BEGINS THE SAME SYMPTOMS AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY MADE IT APPEAR THAT THEY HAD LITTLE OR NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS. I INFORMED THEM I'VE BEEN IN THE AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS AND AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE CUE COMPLAINTS. THE CAR WAS KEPT FOR 4 DAYS AND THEN I PICKED IT UP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A SIMPLE SOFTWARE UPDATE WHICH I REPLIED TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT I DIDN'T THINK SO. (I GUESS MY EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS MEANS NOTHING!). I DROVE AWAY ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AFTER ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS TO OBTAIN ANOTHER APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALER. I ASKED IF THEY HAVE THE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS A SPECIAL ORDER, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH... BUT WHAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION WAS THAT THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THE PART HAS TO BE ORDERED FROM A THIRD PARTY. NOT GM. THIS MAY BE THE REASON THERE IS NO RECALL YET. I'M RETURNING THE VEHICLE ON 12/17/2018 AND WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO ADD TO THIS AFTER THE OUTCOME WHICH I WAS TOLD WOULD TAKE ABOUT 4 DAYS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CUE RADIO, CLIMATE, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH SYSTEM KEEPS FREEZING UP. NOW THE SCREEN HAS BEGUN TO SPIDER CRACK. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMOUNT ALL CADILAC'S MODELS USING THE CUE SYSTEM. IT IS STRANGE THAT THEY HAVEN'T A RECALL AND FIX.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-06
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CPSC: MY 2016 XTS CADILLAC WAS INVOLVED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT MONDAY, FEB.6 IN HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS. IT SUSTAINED APPROX. $20K DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOCKED SEAT BELTS. *BF UPDATED 04/21/2017*JS
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2G61M5S3XG9
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY 2016 XTS CADILLAC WAS INVOLVED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT MONDAY, FEB.6 IN HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS. IT SUSTAINED APPROX. $20K DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOCKED SEAT BELTS, WHICH WERE IN USE AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE BODY REPAIR SHOP SINCE NOON ON THAT DAY, FEB. 6 AND AT PRESENT TIME IT IS AT THE SECOND REPAIR SHOP (CADILLAC DEALER) AWAITING SEAT BELT REPAIRS. THEY CLAIM THAT THE PARTS ARE EITHER "UNAVAILABLE, OUT OF STOCK, OBSOLETE, OR DISCONTINUED." AND THIS IS FOR A 2016 VEHICLE WHICH HAS 6,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE SERVICE FROM GENERAL MOTOR COMPANY TO NOT PROVIDE SEAT RESTRAINTS ON A CADILLAC THIS NEW....AND WHICH IS STILL BEING SOLD AT DEALERS TODAY. SURELY THERE IS SOME WAY TO FORCE GENERAL MOTORS/CADILLAC TO SUPPLY SEAT RESTRAINTS FOR THEIR VEHICLES AFTER THIS SHORT A TIME FROM MANUFACTURING. THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PROVIDE, REPLACE, OR REPAIR THE DAMAGED SEAT RESTRAINTS; I AM READY TO GET MY CAR....AFTER 8 WEEKS NOW OF BEING IN THE SHOP AND BEING WITHOUT A VEHICLE......AND BEGIN DRIVING IT WITHOUT SEAT BELTS. SURELY THERE ARE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT A COMPANY AS IN GENERAL MOTORS WOULD HAVE TO COMPLY BY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-08
- VIN: 2G61M5S33G9
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I-5 CAR STARTED JERKING AND DID NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS. I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE CAR IT WOULD NOT GO IN GEAR AND MOVED 2-3 MILES AN HOUR AT A TIME. TRIED PUTTING IT IN REVERSE AND WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. I WAS NOT FAR FROM DEALERSHIP SO ON THE HIGHWAY WITH FLASHING CAUTION LIGHTS MADE IT TO DEALERSHIP. THE CAR HAS BEEN WITH THE CERTIFIED GM DEALERSHIP FOR 6 WEEKS A 2016 CADILLAC XTS WITH 1400 MILES DEALERSHIP MECHANIC STATES CAR NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. GM HAS YET TO MAKE A DECISION AND WANT TO PUT A REBUILD TRANSMISSION IN THE CAR. THERE HAS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT THAT JEAPORDIZED MY SAFETY AND OTHERS SAFETY ON THE HIGHWAY THAT GM IS NOT WILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-27
- VIN: 2G61P5S3969
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: ON 2/31/16 I DROVE MY NEW VEHICLE FROM MY HOME TO THE GROCERY STORE APPROX.2.5 MILES AWAY,AS I WAS PARKING MY VEHICLE IN THE H/C SPOT ,A GOOD "SAMARITAN" TAPPED ON MY WINDOW & INFORMED ME THAT MY NEW VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS,HE CALLED 911 TO HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CLEAN UP THE GAS SPILL,I CALLED TRIPLE AAA TO DELIVER MY NEW VEHICLE TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP IN DELRAY BEACH FLA,THEY REPAIRED THE GAS LINE IN A FEW WEEKS,HOWEVER ON 3/6/16,I WAS DRIVING TO MY SUNDAY MASS @ OUR CHURCH IN TEQUESTA FLA.WHEN THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVEWAY@ THE CHURCH PARKING AREA AGAIN A PARISHIONER(A GOOD SAMARITAN) SIGNALED ME TO STOP BECAUSE GAS WAS LEAKING FROM BELOW MY VEHICLE,I CALLED GM ROAD SERVICE TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE & DELIVER IT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP IN DELRAY BEACH FLA.THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR/WORK ON THE VEHICLE UNTIL I AGREED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR COSTS,THEY CLAIM THAT A N ANIMAL HAD CHEWED THRU THE PLASTIC GAS LINE CAUSING THE LEAK & INSISTING THAT I CALL MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO FILE A CLAIM I HAVE VERY STRONG FEELINGS THAT GM HAS USED SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS ON ONE OF THE MUST IMPORTANT PARTS ON THIS NEW VEHICLE I COULD HAVE HAD A FIRE OR BLOWN UP IN MY NEW VEHICLE I MUST TO TRAVEL BACK TO MY HOME IN RHODE ISLAND IN JUNE & I FEAR FOR MY LIFE GM DOESN'T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM, MR.S
Negative 2016 Cadillac Xts car reviews
Positive 2016 Cadillac Xts car reviews
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You won't believe how amazing this modern muscle car is - it's the best car I've ever driven!
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I can't believe it's been 20 years since I got my dream car! Even though I don't drive it every day, it still has that new car smell and every time I get in, it brings a smile to my face. With only 21,500 miles on it, I've only had a small issue with the side mirrors fluttering at high speeds, but they were quickly replaced. The leather interior is so comfortable and the spacious seating both in the front and back make it feel like a classic Cadillac from the 70s, which is exactly what I dreamed of in high school. I'm so grateful for this car and the memories it has given me!
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I love this car! It handles so well and accelerates without any lag. The trunk is very roomy too. I have nothing but praise for it. The safety features are amazing and have saved me from trouble a few times. It's the perfect car for those of us who are used to the old Cadillacs from the 1970s and 90s. It reminds me of my old 89 Pontiac SSE, but without the glitches. The luxury, power, and style are all there. I absolutely love it! UPDATE: Driving this car is an absolute pleasure. The ride is great and the safety features work really well. I haven't been this happy with a car since my 1989 Bonneville SSE. It's such a fun and powerful ride!
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It sounds like you had a great experience with your car! Two years with no complaints is impressive.
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I have 147,000 miles on this car and unfortunately, the Que system is out again. The screen has malfunctioned, which is disappointing considering it was previously replaced under warranty after just 2,000 miles. Additionally, the torque limiter in the transmission is failing, causing some discomfort during low speed take offs. Despite these issues, I still love the car and with regular transmission flushes, I can manage the occasional bump when accelerating.
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Lorenzo Ritchie 2024-09-19
I rented a Cadillac over Thanksgiving weekend, as it was the only car available on the elite aisle. While the car rental treated it like a Bentley, it didn't quite live up to those expectations. The car looks good and has a nice interior, but that's where the positives end. The unit had 416 miles upon pickup, and I put an additional 2000 miles on it. The fuel mpg was 23 or better, but the engine performance was lacking. The engine and transmission were disconnected, and when forced to work, they were non-responsive at the worst times, which was dangerous. The CUE system was a nightmare, and all the technology in the car was difficult to use. Even the power seats were not user-friendly, as the memory settings required you to hold the button until preferences were restored. For example, if you have a seat exit programmed, it runs, and then you want the seat and everything else to go back to your programmed settings, you have to hold the #1 button for 30 seconds. The interior has nice finishes, but there is no storage or outlets, and the powered dash panel to hide a 90s flip phone with an inaccessible USB jack is just ridiculous. Overall, I didn't have a great experience with this car.
Lawson Smith 2024-05-17
I have had this car since it was new and replaced my 2014 Cadillac XTS Premium with it. However, I wish I had my 2014 back. The car has been pulling to the right and left depending on the road surface, and I have taken it to the dealer five times, but the issue persists. My 8-year-old GMC truck and my Corvette have never had this problem. Unfortunately, the dealer has been unable to find the root cause of the issue. Two weeks ago, the whole dash stopped working, but it came back on after I shut off the car. The dealer reflashed some unit, but they could not find the problem. In the last two weeks, I have been having trouble with the anti-lock brakes. In the snow, the front wheels lock up, and it becomes impossible to turn the car. This issue is very concerning, and I am taking the car to the dealer on Monday. Unfortunately, I had to wait a week to get an appointment. My wife refuses to drive the car, so I have to pull myself into a four-wheel-drive pickup to go to church. I have always preferred Cadillacs for road travel, but I don't think I will buy another one. I am very unhappy with this car, and I cannot live with brakes that do not work sometimes.
Lionel Gulgowski 2024-01-14
I upgraded from a 2011 pre-owned Cadillac CTS, which I owned for two years without any issues, to a brand new 2016 luxury Cadillac XTS. However, I have been disappointed with this vehicle so far due to some problems I have encountered. Despite being under warranty, I had to replace the shocks, fix the driver's side door lock, and repair the sunroof which stopped opening. While these issues were resolved, I am considering trading in this vehicle and exploring other options beyond Cadillac.