According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019-2025 Cadillac XT4 has 15 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Surround Vision Video Processing Module Loses Communication - Blank or Intermittent Rear Camera ($0-$900 repair), Fuel Pump Control Module Failure Causes Sudden Stall and Crank-No-Start (P203F) ($600-$1,500 repair), Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Engages With No Obstacle Present ($0-$900 repair), 2020 XT4 Tire Recall — Over-Cured Continental Tires Risk Sudden Air Loss (21V115000) and Missing Bolts on the Start/Stop Accumulator Endcap — Transmission Oil Leak Recall (20V668000). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $3,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2025 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
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SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
Campaign #21V64900020/08/2021
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2019-2025 Cadillac XT4 has 15 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Surround Vision Video Processing Module Loses Communication - Blank or Intermittent Rear Camera, Fuel Pump Control Module Failure Causes Sudden Stall and Crank-No-Start (P203F), Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Engages With No Obstacle Present. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Cadillac XT4 reliable?
The 2019-2025 Cadillac XT4 has 15 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Surround Vision Video Processing Module Loses Communication - Blank or Intermittent Rear Camera and Fuel Pump Control Module Failure Causes Sudden Stall and Crank-No-Start (P203F) and Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Engages With No Obstacle Present and 2020 XT4 Tire Recall — Over-Cured Continental Tires Risk Sudden Air Loss (21V115000) and Missing Bolts on the Start/Stop Accumulator Endcap — Transmission Oil Leak Recall (20V668000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Cadillac XT4 problems?
Repair costs for known Cadillac XT4 issues range from $0 to $3,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Surround Vision Video Processing Module Loses Communication - Blank or Intermittent Rear Camera, typically costs $0-$900 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Cadillac XT4 is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Cadillac XT4. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2019-2025 Cadillac XT4 with 15 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
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The forward collision / automatic emergency braking system on later XT4s misreads the road and commands a hard, unrequested brake application at speeds from parking-lot crawl up to 70 mph. Owners describe the vehicle slamming to a near stop on open highway with nothing ahead, at green-light launches through intersections, and during reversing. The false triggers are frequently blamed on the front camera and radar interpretation of overpasses, shadows, signage, and cresting roads. Dealers commonly cannot duplicate the event, so vehicles are returned unrepaired, and the practical owner workaround is disabling the feature. The rear-end-collision exposure created by unprovoked full braking makes this a serious safety concern rather than a nuisance.
Common Symptoms
Vehicle brakes hard on its own with no vehicle or object ahead
Emergency braking alert flashes on the windshield display
Sudden stop in an intersection or on the highway
Automatic braking triggers while reversing with nothing behind the vehicle
Dealer unable to duplicate the failure
How to Fix
Have the dealer pull collision-avoidance module history data (the module logs AEB activations even when the technician cannot duplicate the event) - this is the key step, because a 'no trouble found' without module data is not a real diagnosis. Confirm the front camera windshield area is clean, correctly bracketed, and that the camera and front radar have been recalibrated after any windshield replacement or front-end work; verify current front camera module and collision-avoidance software is installed, as GM has released calibration updates. Where the fault persists, owners typically disable Forward Automatic Braking and Reverse Automatic Braking in the vehicle settings menu as an interim measure and file an NHTSA complaint.
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 is one of the vehicles included in GM's recall of Continental tires that were cured for too long at the tire plant. The problem is entirely in the tire construction: over-curing can lead to a break in the sidewall with sudden air loss, or to a belt edge separation that results in tread and belt loss. GM states that either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash. Because the campaign also covers Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for model year 2018-2021 vehicles, XT4 owners who replaced tires during that period should have those checked too.
Common Symptoms
Sudden loss of tire pressure
Break in the tire sidewall
Tread separation
Loss of control while driving
How to Fix
Cadillac dealers perform the inspection and any needed tire replacement free of charge under recall 21V115000, which began March 22, 2021. Verify your XT4's status by looking up the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Cadillac customer service can be reached at 1-800-458-8006; GM refers to this campaign internally as N212329050.
XT4s built with the optional Surround Vision (360-degree camera) package use a video processing module (VPM) that can lose communication on the vehicle's data bus, leaving the rearview camera image blank, frozen, or intermittently dropping out. GM recalled 2019-2020 XT4s with Surround Vision for this condition under NHTSA campaign 22V868000. The important owner-facing detail is that the recall repair has not been durable for everyone: multiple owners report the camera failing again months to a couple of years after the recall work, with at least one owner paying out of pocket for a second camera replacement. A no-image backup camera is a federal safety-compliance failure, not a convenience issue.
Common Symptoms
Backup camera screen blank or black when shifted to reverse
360-degree camera view works intermittently
Camera image freezes or drops out
Problem returns after recall repair
How to Fix
Check the VIN against NHTSA recall 22V868000 first; covered vehicles get the video processing module reprogrammed or replaced at no charge. For repeat failures after the recall, have the dealer scan for lost-communication codes on the VPM and inspect the camera coax/LVDS harness and connectors at the liftgate grommet, where flex fatigue and moisture intrusion cause the same blank-screen symptom. Replace the rear camera or VPM as the data dictates, and confirm the latest VPM and infotainment calibrations are installed before condemning hardware.
The front DRL and turn-signal LED module in the XT4 headlamp assembly runs hot and fails. Owners report the light first going dim, then dead, and at least one teardown found the modules had been assembled with no heatsink thermal compound between the LED board and its heat spreader, which is exactly the condition that cooks an LED driver. Failures show up on one or both sides, and one owner reported the signal housing physically burned/melted, which failed a state safety inspection. Because the DRL and front turn signal share the module, the vehicle loses both its daytime conspicuity and its front turn indication on that corner.
Common Symptoms
Daytime running light dim on one side
DRL completely out on driver or passenger side
Front turn signal inoperative or hyper-flashing
Melted or discolored signal housing
Failed state safety inspection for lighting
How to Fix
Confirm the failure is the LED module and not the body control module output by checking for correct supply and PWM command at the connector. The repair is replacement of the front DRL/turn-signal LED module; on the assembly-defect cases the fix is a new module installed with the correct thermal interface material between the LED board and the heat spreader, so specifically verify thermal compound is present on the replacement. Where the module is not separately serviced or where the housing has melted, the complete headlamp assembly must be replaced.
GM bulletin 20-NA-087 covers a 2020 XT4 equipped with Premium Audio RPO UQS and infotainment IOS, IOU or IOT when the display is blank or black and recovers after an ignition cycle, or audio or video is lost. The bulletin applies only when the radio software is below U146/V146.
Common Symptoms
Blank or black display that may recover after an ignition cycle
Loss of audio
Loss of video
How to Fix
Check the equipment RPOs and radio build number before applying this bulletin. If the version is U145/V145 or earlier, a qualified technician should reprogram the A11 radio by USB under current GM procedures. If it is U146/V146 or later, stop and diagnose through current service information. The former generic replacement-screen link was removed.
2019 and 2020 Cadillac XT4 crossovers are among the GM vehicles recalled under campaign 20V668000 for a start/stop transmission accumulator whose endcap may be missing bolts from the factory. With the endcap not fully bolted down, transmission oil can leak out of the accumulator. GM's filing states the leak may progress to a loss of propulsion — the XT4 can stop driving — which increases the risk of a crash, and that transmission fluid reaching an ignition source raises the risk of fire. This is a build defect rather than a wear item, so an affected XT4 can be at risk regardless of mileage until the accumulator has been inspected.
Common Symptoms
Transmission oil leak
Loss of propulsion while driving
How to Fix
The fix costs the owner nothing. A Cadillac dealer inspects the start/stop transmission accumulator and, if any bolts are missing from the endcap, replaces the accumulator. Notification letters went out starting December 15, 2020. Run your XT4's VIN through nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this remedy is still outstanding, and reach Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 to schedule. GM tracks the campaign internally as N202313440.
Two related 9T50 nine-speed complaints that are distinct from the coolant-contamination shudder: first, a clutch-like pop or jerk in first through third gear while decelerating, present from new on some vehicles; second, the transmission never selects 9th gear in normal automatic operation - owners can only reach 9th by using the paddle shifter or by dropping into manual mode and flicking back to auto. Dealers cite GM bulletin 21-NA-181, which characterizes reduced top-gear usage as normal efficiency-driven shift scheduling, but owners report the same vehicle holding 9th once manually commanded, which points to shift-scheduling calibration behavior rather than a hardware fault. A reprogram and relearn alone frequently does not change it.
Common Symptoms
Clutch-like pop or jerk in gears 1-3 while decelerating
Transmission never shifts into 9th gear automatically
9th gear only reachable via paddle shifter or manual mode
Rough downshifts approaching a stop
Higher than expected cruising RPM on the highway
How to Fix
First rule out the real hardware causes: check transmission fluid level and condition and specifically test for coolant/glycol contamination, because a contaminated 9T50 produces overlapping symptoms. If fluid is clean, have the dealer install the latest transmission control module calibration and perform a full adaptive-shift relearn (fast learn plus a proper drive cycle) - the relearn matters as much as the software. For the low-gear deceleration pop, GM's fix path is the updated TCM calibration; persistent mechanical popping after a completed relearn warrants inspection of the low/reverse and 1-2-3-4 clutch apply for early wear. Reference bulletin 21-NA-181 for the 9th-gear behavior so expectations are set before paying for teardown.
GM bulletin 18-NA-378 covers the 2019 XT4 with the 2.0L LSY engine and 9T50 transmission RPO M3H when the vehicle surges, chuggles, fishbites or shudders. GM identifies possible glycol contamination from the stack-plate heat exchanger and requires a fluid-condition check and glycol test before choosing a repair.
Common Symptoms
Surge
Chuggle
Fishbite sensation
Shudder
How to Fix
Have a qualified transmission technician verify RPO M3H, check fluid level and condition and perform the GM glycol test. With no detected glycol, follow the bulletin drain-and-fill procedure using the specified DEXRON VI fluid; at 50 ppm or more, follow the transmission and cooler replacement path. Do not substitute a universal additive or flush kit. The exact ShowMeTheParts lookup returned no transmission-fluid candidate.
The fuel pump power control module (FPCM), mounted under the vehicle near the fuel tank on 9-speed 2.0T LSY XT4s, fails internally and stops commanding the in-tank pump. The failure is typically abrupt with no preceding driveability symptoms: the engine cuts out at speed or refuses to restart after a normal shutdown, and the vehicle cranks but will not fire. Owners report repeat failures on the same vehicle. GM opened a fuel pump control module recall (campaign N252516900) covering a subset of build ranges, but NHTSA complaints show owners with out-of-scope VINs experiencing identical failures, and the pattern spans 2021 through 2025 build years.
Complete loss of motive power with no warning lights
Vehicle stalls at idle or at a stoplight and must be towed
Repeat failure after previous fuel pump repair
How to Fix
Diagnose with a scan tool for P203F (fuel pump control module performance) and related low fuel-rail-pressure codes; confirm no pump command / no pump power with the module commanded on. The repair is replacement of the fuel pump power control module (and in some cases the in-tank pump module assembly), followed by programming. Check the vehicle's VIN against GM recall N252516900 first, as covered vehicles get the module replaced at no charge. Because failure is sudden and total, do not defer the repair once the code has been stored.
What you need to diagnose it
The repair instructions explicitly call for reading stored codes. Use a scanner that can read the named code families before choosing a repair.The recommended scanner supports these code families; confirm your exact year, model and module coverage before buying.
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Reading and clearing the code is DIY work. Module replacement or reprogramming is not — most modules are VIN-programmed, so a new one does nothing until a shop codes it to your car. Check for an open recall or service bulletin before buying anything.
On the 2.0L LSY turbo, the camshaft carrier assembly bolts between the cylinder head and the cam cover, and its sealing surface (along with the intake manifold gasket area) develops an external oil leak, usually discovered during a routine oil-change multipoint inspection between roughly 20,000 and 55,000 miles. Oil runs down the passenger side of the block. This is not oil consumption through the PCV path - it is a discrete external seal failure. Multiple owners report dealers describing it as a known XT4 pattern and quoting large repairs because access requires substantial teardown; some quotes involve pulling the engine or extensive top-end disassembly, and several owners needed multiple return visits before the leak was actually stopped.
Common Symptoms
Oil running down the passenger side of the engine block
Burning oil smell after driving
Oil spots on the driveway
Low oil level between changes
Leak noted on dealer multipoint inspection video
How to Fix
Clean and dye-trace to separate the camshaft carrier seal from the cam cover gasket, intake manifold gasket, and turbo oil feed/return lines before authorizing work - misdiagnosis here is common and expensive. Correct repair is removal of the cam cover and camshaft carrier, replacement of the carrier-to-head seal (RTV/anaerobic sealing surface per GM procedure) and cam cover gasket, with all mating surfaces fully cleaned and torqued in sequence. Replace the intake manifold gasket at the same time if it shows seepage. Verify GM powertrain warranty coverage before paying out of pocket.
The XT4 uses the 2.0T LSY engine which is an evolution of the LTG found in the ATS/CTS. The LSY has improved reliability but shares some issues including PCV system problems and turbo coolant line leaks. The turbo coolant lines can develop leaks at the connections, causing coolant loss and potential turbo damage from overheating. The PCV valve/cover can fail causing oil consumption. These issues typically appear between 40,000-80,000 miles.
Inspect turbo coolant lines and connections for leaks - replace lines if seeping. PCV system is integrated into valve cover - replace valve cover assembly if PCV fails. GM has released updated coolant line designs for some affected vehicles. Regular maintenance with full synthetic oil at 5,000-mile intervals is important for turbo health.
Medium ConfidenceLast reported by owners Feb 2026Reviewed Feb 2026
GM PIP5652A covers the 2019 XT4 with the 2.0L LSY engine when a front-engine rattle is present, with or without P0011, P0014, P0016 or P0017. A stuck or collapsed timing-chain tensioner can damage camshaft actuator valve hardware, so GM directs inspection of the actuator snap rings, tensioner and guides rather than automatic replacement of a generic timing kit.
Have a qualified technician verify the engine RPO and DTCs, inspect both camshaft actuator valve snap rings, then inspect the timing-chain tensioner and guides using current Cadillac service information. Replace only the failed or damaged components identified by that inspection. The exact ShowMeTheParts lookup returned no timing-chain candidate, so the former aftermarket kit and water-pump links were removed.
The 2.0L turbocharged engine in the XT4 consumes oil at a higher-than-expected rate, with some owners reporting a quart consumed every 2,000-3,000 miles. The issue is related to the piston ring design and turbocharger oil scavenge system. GM has not issued a formal service bulletin addressing the root cause.
Monitor oil level between changes and top off as needed. Use only Dexos1 Gen3 certified 0W-20 synthetic oil. Have the PCV system inspected for proper function. If consumption exceeds 1 quart per 2,000 miles, request a GM oil consumption test from the dealer. Document consumption for warranty purposes.
AWD XT4s use a twin-clutch rear drive unit with a front-axle disconnect that decouples the driveshaft for fuel economy. When the disconnect actuator, its position sensor, or the rear drive unit clutch control fails, the driver information center posts "Service All Wheel Drive System" and the vehicle reverts to front-wheel drive. Owners report the message appearing at very low mileage - CarComplaints logs the 2020 average at roughly 2,000 miles - which points to a component or calibration defect rather than wear. The vehicle remains drivable in FWD, but traction in snow and rain is materially reduced and the fault is often intermittent, clearing on a restart and returning later.
Common Symptoms
"Service All Wheel Drive System" message in the driver information center
Vehicle behaves as front-wheel drive in snow or rain
Message clears on restart and returns later
Clunk or bind from the driveline when AWD engages
How to Fix
Scan the all-wheel-drive control module for stored codes rather than clearing the message; the actuator position and clutch-solenoid circuit codes identify whether the front axle disconnect actuator, the rear drive unit clutch assembly, or wiring is at fault. Inspect and reseat the AWD module and actuator connectors first, since connector corrosion produces the same intermittent message. Confirm the AWD control module has current software, as GM has released reprogramming for false AWD messages. Hardware repair is replacement of the front axle disconnect actuator or, in more serious cases, the rear drive unit clutch pack.
A loud high-pitched squeal comes from the front brakes at low speed, most reliably on the first few stops of the morning and when backing out of a garage, then disappears for the rest of the drive cycle. Inspection consistently finds the pads have plenty of material left and the wear sensors are not contacting, so this is a friction-material and anti-noise-hardware resonance issue rather than worn brakes. GM addressed the condition for the 2020 model year in bulletin 20-NA-002, but owners of later XT4s report the identical noise and are told the bulletin does not apply to their model year, leaving them without a covered repair.
Common Symptoms
High-pitched squeal under light braking below 10 mph
Front brakes squeak when backing out of the garage
Noise only on the first few stops of the day
Noise disappears after brakes warm up
Pads measured with plenty of material remaining
How to Fix
Confirm pad thickness and rotor condition first to rule out an actual wear or glazing problem. The effective repair is installing GM's revised front brake pad set with new hardware, applying the correct high-temperature anti-squeal lubricant to the pad ears, backing plates, and caliper abutment surfaces, and re-bedding the brakes. On out-of-scope model years, an aftermarket ceramic pad set with fresh shims and properly greased hardware resolves the noise for most owners. Reference bulletin 20-NA-002 when discussing with the dealer.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
Campaign #22V35900019/05/2022
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What is the 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 Surround Vision Video Processing Module Loses Communication - Blank or Intermittent Rear Camera?
XT4s built with the optional Surround Vision (360-degree camera) package use a video processing module (VPM) that can lose communication on the vehicle's data bus, leaving the rearview camera image blank, frozen, or intermittently dropping out. GM recalled 2019-2020 XT4s with Sur… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: high.
What is the 2021-2025 Cadillac XT4 Fuel Pump Control Module Failure Causes Sudden Stall and Crank-No-Start (P203F)?
The fuel pump power control module (FPCM), mounted under the vehicle near the fuel tank on 9-speed 2.0T LSY XT4s, fails internally and stops commanding the in-tank pump. The failure is typically abrupt with no preceding driveability symptoms: the engine cuts out at speed or refus… Repairs typically run $600-$1,500. Severity: high.
What is the 2023-2025 Cadillac XT4 Phantom Automatic Emergency Braking Engages With No Obstacle Present?
The forward collision / automatic emergency braking system on later XT4s misreads the road and commands a hard, unrequested brake application at speeds from parking-lot crawl up to 70 mph. Owners describe the vehicle slamming to a near stop on open highway with nothing ahead, at… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: high.
What is the 2020 Cadillac XT4 2020 XT4 Tire Recall — Over-Cured Continental Tires Risk Sudden Air Loss (21V115000)?
The 2020 Cadillac XT4 is one of the vehicles included in GM's recall of Continental tires that were cured for too long at the tire plant. The problem is entirely in the tire construction: over-curing can lead to a break in the sidewall with sudden air loss, or to a belt edge sepa… Severity: high.
What is the 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 Missing Bolts on the Start/Stop Accumulator Endcap — Transmission Oil Leak Recall (20V668000)?
2019 and 2020 Cadillac XT4 crossovers are among the GM vehicles recalled under campaign 20V668000 for a start/stop transmission accumulator whose endcap may be missing bolts from the factory. With the endcap not fully bolted down, transmission oil can leak out of the accumulator. Severity: high.
What is the 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 Daytime Running Light / Turn Signal LED Module Overheats and Burns Out?
The front DRL and turn-signal LED module in the XT4 headlamp assembly runs hot and fails. Owners report the light first going dim, then dead, and at least one teardown found the modules had been assembled with no heatsink thermal compound between the LED board and its heat spread… Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2024 Cadillac XT4 9T50 Clutch Pop in Low Gears on Deceleration and Refusal to Engage 9th Gear?
Two related 9T50 nine-speed complaints that are distinct from the coolant-contamination shudder: first, a clutch-like pop or jerk in first through third gear while decelerating, present from new on some vehicles; second, the transmission never selects 9th gear in normal automatic… Repairs typically run $150-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2022 Cadillac XT4 LSY 2.0T Camshaft Carrier / Cam Cover Seal External Oil Leak Down the Passenger Side?
On the 2.0L LSY turbo, the camshaft carrier assembly bolts between the cylinder head and the cam cover, and its sealing surface (along with the intake manifold gasket area) develops an external oil leak, usually discovered during a routine oil-change multipoint inspection between… Repairs typically run $1,200-$3,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2022 Cadillac XT4 "Service All Wheel Drive System" Message and Loss of AWD From Front Axle Disconnect Actuator?
AWD XT4s use a twin-clutch rear drive unit with a front-axle disconnect that decouples the driveshaft for fuel economy. When the disconnect actuator, its position sensor, or the rear drive unit clutch control fails, the driver information center posts "Service All Wheel Drive Sys… Repairs typically run $400-$2,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2025 Cadillac XT4 2.0T LSY Engine - PCV and Turbo Coolant Line Issues?
The XT4 uses the 2.0T LSY engine which is an evolution of the LTG found in the ATS/CTS. The LSY has improved reliability but shares some issues including PCV system problems and turbo coolant line leaks. The turbo coolant lines can develop leaks at the connections, causing coolan… Repairs typically run $200-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019 Cadillac XT4 Front-Engine Rattle May Require Timing-Chain Tensioner Inspection?
GM PIP5652A covers the 2019 XT4 with the 2.0L LSY engine when a front-engine rattle is present, with or without P0011, P0014, P0016 or P0017. A stuck or collapsed timing-chain tensioner can damage camshaft actuator valve hardware, so GM directs inspection of the actuator snap rin… Severity: medium.
What is the 2020 Cadillac XT4 Blank Radio Display or No Audio Is Limited to Early Radio Software?
GM bulletin 20-NA-087 covers a 2020 XT4 equipped with Premium Audio RPO UQS and infotainment IOS, IOU or IOT when the display is blank or black and recovers after an ignition cycle, or audio or video is lost. The bulletin applies only when the radio software is below U146/V146. Severity: medium.
What is the 2019 Cadillac XT4 9T50 Surge or Shudder Requires a Transmission Glycol Test?
GM bulletin 18-NA-378 covers the 2019 XT4 with the 2.0L LSY engine and 9T50 transmission RPO M3H when the vehicle surges, chuggles, fishbites or shudders. GM identifies possible glycol contamination from the stack-plate heat exchanger and requires a fluid-condition check and glyc… Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2025 Cadillac XT4 2.0L Turbo Excessive Oil Consumption?
The 2.0L turbocharged engine in the XT4 consumes oil at a higher-than-expected rate, with some owners reporting a quart consumed every 2,000-3,000 miles. The issue is related to the piston ring design and turbocharger oil scavenge system. GM has not issued a formal service bullet… Repairs typically run $50-$2,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2025 Cadillac XT4 Front Brake Squeal on First Stops of the Day and When Backing Out (TSB 20-NA-002)?
A loud high-pitched squeal comes from the front brakes at low speed, most reliably on the first few stops of the morning and when backing out of a garage, then disappears for the rest of the drive cycle. Inspection consistently finds the pads have plenty of material left and the… Repairs typically run $150-$500. Severity: low.
