2014 Cadillac Xts Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Cadillac Xts, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Electrical1727.4%
- Suspension1016.1%
- Brakes711.3%
- Driver assistance58.1%
- Engine58.1%
- Steering46.5%
- Other / unspecified34.8%
- Airbags34.8%
- Body & structure34.8%
- Tires & wheels11.6%
- Fuel system11.6%
- Interior & seats11.6%
- Powertrain (other)11.6%
- Seat belts11.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Cadillac XTS. After the purchase, the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale in July of 2024. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,000. The contact stated that while attempting to obtain an extended warranty for the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been subjected to odometer fraud. The contact was informed that in 2022, the mileage was documented as 198,000. The contact researched to track the VIN and became aware that before the vehicle was purchased, the previous owner had logged the mileage as 145,000. The contact had not filed a report with any other agencies.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, attempting to start the vehicle infotainment system displays a black screen and glitched. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mention the failure has occurred on two different occasions. The manufacture was notified of the failure and they informed him that he will have to pay out of pocket for the cost of the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
Light come dash board stabilitrak light light for master break steering it has been in many wrecks and they sold it to me it keeps going sometimes when you hit the breaks jump’s stuffers the drivers seat goes all the way back when you get out off car
I was driving north on I-65 traveling about 65mph and the Rear Air Suspension failed and dropped to the point the tires were about 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the finder wells. I lost control of the car, the rear end was bouncing, almost causing me to crash. Not only that, but I had to drive it home with the hazards on, while driving on I-65, people passing me at 70mph. Cadillac knows about this fault and refuses to fix it. They want to charge you $1,000 plus to replace the entire system. My Cadillac was just at the dealership about 8 days prior to this incident for mileage scheduled maintenance, in which the suspension is one of the things they were supposed to have checked out. Someone if they haven't already is going to get killed when this happens. There is no warning.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
My back brakes have locked up on me while going 65 miles a hour. It was smoking bad when I had to get back home.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact slowly drove the vehicle to the residence five streets away. The contact exited the vehicle and performed an inspection of the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger’s side rotor was red-hot. The contact poured water on the rotor and steam filled the air. A mobile mechanic was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with a seized brake chamber. The contact was informed that the electric parking brake needed to be replaced with an unknown part. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V541000 (Parking Brake); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer confirmed that the recall repair was performed in September 2014 on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
My back brakes have locked up on me while going 65 miles a hour. It was smoking bad when I had to get back home.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the rearview camera failed to display a rearview image. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rearview camera. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V709000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while his son and wife were driving back to the residence at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact’s son pulled over to inspect the vehicle. The contact’s son called and asked for assistance. After the contact arrived on the scene and inspected the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was a crack on the narrow flange of the catalytic converter. The contact started the vehicle and saw that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the exhaust system. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter had a massive crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,208.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. The contact stated exhaust started entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents before the vehicle started losing motive power. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact later discovered that the front catalytic converter had separated from the exhaust manifold and was touching the radiator fan. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed of an unknown TSB related to the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. The contact stated that there was no deterioration found to explain the cause of the failure.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
I was driving north on I-65 traveling about 65mph and the Rear Air Suspension failed and dropped to the point the tires were about 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the finder wells. I lost control of the car, the rear end was bouncing, almost causing me to crash. Not only that, but I had to drive it home with the hazards on, while driving on I-65, people passing me at 70mph. Cadillac knows about this fault and refuses to fix it. They want to charge you $1,000 plus to replace the entire system. My Cadillac was just at the dealership about 8 days prior to this incident for mileage scheduled maintenance, in which the suspension is one of the things they were supposed to have checked out. Someone if they haven't already is going to get killed when this happens. There is no warning.
TAKATA INFLATTORS: HAD BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING IN MY CADILLAC 2014 CADILLAC XTS VSPORT FOR SOMETIME BACK IN 2017. IT WOULD BECOME HARD TO STEER AT TIMES WHEN NEGOTIATING TURNS ESPECIALLY OR WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING. HAD REPORTED TO JOE BULLARD CADILLAC SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BY PUTTING IT ON THE COMPUTER TO SEE IF AND THING SHOWED UP WHICH NOTHING DID ON THE MANY MANY OCCASIONS WHICH I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE FOR THIS CONCERN. THEN ON NOVEMBER 22ND, 2017; I WAS TRAVELING ON A COMMUNITY STREET AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN AND I HAD A SERVER ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT. THIS ACCIDENT INCURRED OVER $22, 000.00 WORTH OF VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHICH IS CONSIDERED BY MY AUTO INSURANCE PROVIDER AS AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT ON MY PART. YET IN ALL REALITY, IT IS A RECALL SAFETY ISSUE WHICH COULD HAVE DONE OTHERS AND MYSELF GREAT PHYSICAL HARM. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TAKATA INFLATTORS: HAD BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING IN MY CADILLAC 2014 CADILLAC XTS VSPORT FOR SOMETIME BACK IN 2017. IT WOULD BECOME HARD TO STEER AT TIMES WHEN NEGOTIATING TURNS ESPECIALLY OR WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING. HAD REPORTED TO JOE BULLARD CADILLAC SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BY PUTTING IT ON THE COMPUTER TO SEE IF AND THING SHOWED UP WHICH NOTHING DID ON THE MANY MANY OCCASIONS WHICH I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE FOR THIS CONCERN. THEN ON NOVEMBER 22ND, 2017; I WAS TRAVELING ON A COMMUNITY STREET AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN AND I HAD A SERVER ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE AS A RESULT. THIS ACCIDENT INCURRED OVER $22, 000.00 WORTH OF VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHICH IS CONSIDERED BY MY AUTO INSURANCE PROVIDER AS AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT ON MY PART. YET IN ALL REALITY, IT IS A RECALL SAFETY ISSUE WHICH COULD HAVE DONE OTHERS AND MYSELF GREAT PHYSICAL HARM. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC XTS. WHILE HAVING A TIRE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RIMS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANK KENT CADILLAC (3500 W LOOP 820 S, FORT WORTH, TX 76116, (817) 385-1736) TO BE INSPECTED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE RIM FAILURE. THE RIMS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,500.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THE CAR THREE MONTHS AGO. I CHECK THE CAR FAX AND CALLED CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE. THE INFORMATION THAT WAS GIVEN BY BOTH STATED THE CAR NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT AND WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED I NEED A CLOCK RING AND AIRBAG MODULE, WHICH COST OVER $700 DOLLARS. THEY ALSO STATED THAT GMC SWITCH THE GUIDELINES ON THE CLOCK RING AND THEY CAN'T INSTALL IT WITHOUT THE AIRBAG MODULE. THEY HAVE NO IDEAL WHY IT'S BEEN CHANGE AND NOW I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE AIRBAG MODULE BECAUSE THE CLOCK RING WANT FIT. I CAN'T DRIVE ME CAR HOME BECAUSE OF SAFETY REASONS AND THEY HAD TO GIVE ME A CAR FOR THE TIME BEING. THIS HAVE TO BE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT BECAUSE THERE'S NO WAY I SHOULD BE HAVING THIS ISSUE WHEN EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT PERFECTLY. NOW THEY TRYING TO CHARGE ME FOR A PART THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW GMC CHANGE THE SPECIFICATIONS ON! THIS LIGHT JUST HAPPEN TO COME ON WHEN MY CAR WAS PARKED, THEN MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WENT OUT AND MY HORN STOPPED WORKING. SOMETHING IT'S NOT RIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS CONFUSION AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHY GMC CHANGE THE SPECIFICATIONS ON THE PART. THE MAN AT THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP STATED HE HAVE TO GIVE GMC A CALL MONDAY BUT LIKE I STATED TO HIM HOW'S THAT FAIR TO THE CUSTOMER WHEN YOU ALL STILL TRYING TO CHARGE ME FOR A PART YOU ALL DIDN'T KNOW THAT CHANGE. I'VE HAD PLENTY USE CERTIFIED CARS IN THE PAST AND NEVER HAS THIS HAPPEN. THOSE CARS THAT I'VE HAD ARE NOT EXPENSIVE AS MY CADILLAC. I'VE HAVE SEEN THE CADILLAC XTS HAD RECALLS AND FOR MY AIRBAG LIGHT THAT JUST CAME ON IS NOT A COINCIDENTES.
I WAS T BONED HIT BY A TRUCK ON MY SIDE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T GO OFF AND I NOW HAVE A CLOSED HEAD INJURY BECAUSE MY HEAD HIT THE WINDOW. MOVING THROUGH A INTERSECTION 10 /15 MILES M PH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC XTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY SCREEN WAS CRACKED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. FAIRFIELD CADILLAC LOCATED AT 400 N. DERR DR, ROUTE 15, LEWISBURG, PA 17837, AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. *BF CONSUMER'S INSURANCE COMPANY CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION AND REFUSED ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THEY SAID THAT THE SCREEN CRACK WAS CAUSED BY A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *DL
S10 DIRECT REPLY EXPRESSING CONCERNS ABOUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON HIS 2014 CADILLAC XTS, HIS FOOT CATCHES ON THE NOISE SLEEVE UNDERNEATH THE STEERING COLUMN AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE FULLY DEPRESSED. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM, AND THEY SUGGESTED THE CONSUMER REMOVE ALL THE WEATHER MATS, AND IF THAT DIDN'T WORK, REMOVE THE REGULAR MATS. THE CONSUMER STATED IT APPEARED TO HELP, BUT IT DID NOT CURE THE PROBLEM ENTIRELY. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
Cracking on the white walls & splitting on the gold line wall I purchased the tires new (thinking) they was new with a warranty from discount tire witch they were new not used but already two years old & when I took them back to discount tire they said they was discontinued and they had took just a deduction off the tires with a warranty and it was just like buying some new ones I ask the salesman what's the point of the warranty he don't know or help I couldn't afford to pay for some new ones & I have to make it to work and than the other one did the same I reached out to the manufacturer and send him pictures and the receipt just a run around I had just replaced them again & the date is from 2022 it's 2025 please hold them accountable thanks in advance contact me @ [XXX] please INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
IT IS MAY-BE ABOUT TO HAPPEN - AS A SENIOR CITIZEN - I FEEL MY NEW CAR MAY BE A DANGER TO ME IF I PARK AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN A SAFE PARKING LOT WITH SECURITY. THE CAPLESS FUELING IS NICE BUT NOT WITH A FEATURE TO LOCK. IT CAN BE OPENED EITHER WHILE ALL OTHER DOORS, WINDOWS ARE LOCKED AND SECURED WITH A THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM. ALL YOU DO IS PUSH THE CAP AND A PRANK OF JUST PUTTING SOMETHING IN MY GAS LINE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE. RESULTING WITH MY NOT STARTING IT AND/OR A DE- DETERRENT TO STOP ME FOR A ROBBERY OR WORSE. I WOULD BELIEVE A HIDDEN TAP TO UN-LOCK THE GAS CAP INSIDE THE CAR FOR ME TO OPEN WOULD BE BETTER. I HAD THIS FEATURE ON A 2010 MAZDA - MIATA I TRADED IN FOR THE PURCHASE OF MY XTS THAT THEY SOLD IN SEVEN DAYS. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO CORRECTING THE ISSUE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the hazard lights unintendedly illuminated, and all the doors failed to unlock as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,200.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE WHEN ENGINE QUIT RUNNING. WAS ABLE TO GET CAR TO SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. AFTER IT STARTED, I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED ONSTAR; THEY RAN A DIAGNOSIS ON VEHICLE AND SAID THEY FOUND NO PROBLEMS. I LATER TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND REPORTED THIS STALL. DEALER SAID EVERYTHING CHECKED O.K. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
The steel cable coming from the floor anchor to the seatbelt has frayed and broken off from normal use. The problem was not noticed until the day before it completely detached. We purchased the car in May of 2015.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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