Is there a recall for steering assist issues on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area for the 2017 XT5.

How common are steering complaints on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

NHTSA lists 15 steering-related complaints for the 2017 XT5, about 12% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.

What do owners describe when the steering issue happens?

Owners describe a 'Steering Assist is Reduced - Drive With Care' message, sometimes with a check engine light, and reduced steering effectiveness.

At what mileage does the steering problem tend to appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 3,200 miles at the time of failure for this steering complaint area.

Did the steering issue cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this steering complaint area for the 2017 XT5.

2017 Cadillac XT5 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering-related complaints for the 2017 Cadillac XT5, about 12% of that year's 124 total complaints. No related recall exists for this issue. Median mileage at failure was 3,200 miles, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Steering complaints: 15; 12% of 124
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report a "Steering Assist is Reduced - Drive With Care" warning appearing on the dash during driving.
Several report the warning is tied to a faulty thermostat design that sends a false overheating signal, which reduces steering assist.
Some describe the message coming with a check engine light while air conditioning and windshield defrost also stop working.
One owner reports the power assist steering module in the steering assembly failed outright, requiring manual steering effort.
Owners note the issue recurs intermittently, becoming more frequent over time on some vehicles.

When 2017 Cadillac XT5 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 14, 2016, latest Jul 8, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Cadillac XT5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by XT5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201715 (12%)
201812 (18%)
20198 (25%)
20206 (26%)
20213 (19%)
20220 (0%)
20231 (7%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a recall for steering assist issues on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?: NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint area for the 2017 XT5.
How common are steering complaints on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?: NHTSA lists 15 steering-related complaints for the 2017 XT5, about 12% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.
What do owners describe when the steering issue happens?: Owners describe a 'Steering Assist is Reduced - Drive With Care' message, sometimes with a check engine light, and reduced steering effectiveness.
At what mileage does the steering problem tend to appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 3,200 miles at the time of failure for this steering complaint area.
Did the steering issue cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to this steering complaint area for the 2017 XT5.