2019 Cadillac XT4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#4 most-complained of 7 XT4 years
The 2019 Cadillac XT4 has 20 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 4th worst of 7 model years — a Caution year. Engine problems (50% of complaints) and electrical issues (35%) are the main concerns.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 23 city / 29.5 hwy
Top 2019 Cadillac XT4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine10 (50%)
- Electrical System7 (35%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (30%)
- Other3 (15%)
- Fuel System2 (10%)
- Brakes1 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)
What owners report
- Vehicle shudders or bucks during acceleration from a stop and at steady highway speed, with dealers tracing it to coolant leaking into the transmission from the transmission cooler.
- Engine develops an oil leak down the passenger side of the motor, diagnosed as a leaking intake manifold gasket that some owners report required multiple repair attempts.
- Throttle response becomes overly sensitive, causing jerky or lunging acceleration from a stop in first gear.
- Check engine light comes on followed by loss of power and inability to shift gears while driving in traffic.
- Passenger-side daytime running lights fail while driving, with the corresponding warning light illuminated.
- Vehicle intermittently fails to start, cannot be shifted into neutral, and requires towing after repeated no-start events.
2019 Cadillac XT4 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V868000Nov 23, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras10,199 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
Remedy: 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. .
- NHTSA 21V649000Aug 20, 2021Seat Belts402 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:retractor
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 20V668000Oct 29, 2020Transmission & Powertrain194,105 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Remedy: 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.
2019 Cadillac XT4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other XT4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 20 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2019 XT4, giving it a Complaint Index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst of 7 model years for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac XT4?
- Engine issues account for 50% of complaints and Electrical System issues for 35%, with Transmission & Powertrain problems making up 30% of reports to NHTSA.
- Does the 2019 Cadillac XT4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 XT4, covering the Surround Vision camera module, rear seat belt retractor fasteners, and the start-stop transmission accumulator. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 XT4 compare to other XT4 model years?
- The 2019 XT4's Complaint Index of 50 is better than the 2024 (100) and 2025 (83) Avoid years, but worse than the 2020 (33) Good year and 2021 (17) Best year.
- What mileage do 2019 XT4 problems tend to show up at?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 17,170 miles, though electrical complaints showed up at a median of 82,375 miles and transmission complaints at 1,000 miles.