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2021 Cadillac

XT5 FWD

Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Cadillac XT5: best and worst years
2021 Cadillac XT5 FWD

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2022 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
237
Power to weight
0.059 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.47
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
370 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,999 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
11

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION11%
  • ENGINE11%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 18 total.

Cadillac XT5: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE22006opened Jul 22, 2022BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Rear-View Camera Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

586 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN25-250552

    Improvements to OnStar functionality.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425D

    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

  • Feb 19, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMN252516900-01

    Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.

  • and 578 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.