- The problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
- The risk
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Cadillac XTS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Cadillac XTS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2018 for the caliper.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical XTS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Cadillac XTS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Cadillac XTS yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Cadillac XTS: every year compared
All XTS years2018 Cadillac XTS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac XTS | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 | 67 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac Escalade ESV | 37 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac ATS | 22 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac Escalade | 22 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac CT6 | 12 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac CT6 Phev | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS | 8 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Cadillac XTS
Does the 2018 Cadillac XTS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Cadillac XTS: caliper (August 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Cadillac XTS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Cadillac XTS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Cadillac XTS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Cadillac XTS years have the most complaints?
2013 (103), 2016 (22), 2015 (14). See every Cadillac XTS year compared.
What should I do if my 2018 Cadillac XTS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data