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2017 Cadillac XT5: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 125 complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 40 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

  • 2023
    1
  • 2019
    4
  • 2018
    2
  • 2017
    5

What owners say

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 8,000 miles · MA · crash

The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the engine made a grinding sound, and the vehicle accelerated while the foot was on the brake pedal. The contact did not recall any warning lights on the instrument panel. The contact also had an incident where he accidentally ran into the garage, and the air bags did not deploy; however, the front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The contact did not recall any warning lights on the instrument panel. The local dealer did not diagnose any failure; however, the vehicle was repaired. No injuries and medical reports were necessary. The contact stated the vehicle does not have an emergency brake. The dealer did not diagnose any failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000

Filed Nov 29, 2021 · Airbags, Body · TX

Body Issue- Left and Right Front Doors of Vehicle air popping and Grinding when opened. No Damage or Accidents have occurred to the Vehicle for this Function to have a Error.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Acceleration, Seats · 5,500 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 cadillac xt5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over bumps in the roadway, there was an abnormal squeaking sound detected from the front end. There was an abnormal squeaking and growling noise detected from the driver's and passenger's seats. The driver's seat appeared to have a hole. The traction control warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was a vibration in the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken several times to integrity cadillac (6025 international dr, chattanooga, tn 37421, (423) 954-7632) and diagnosed that the passenger's seat and struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 5,500.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · NY

Squeaky brakes. Dealer says it's considered an annoyance. Occurs each time the vehicle is in use.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Brakes · 17,300 miles · MI

After sitting for more than 1 hour, the brakes squeal until I have applied the brakes for 5-8 times.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported November 4, 2016 · 1,844 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Risk
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006 (Cadillac), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 16096.

Recall number 16V802000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 grinding brakes

Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

5 of 125 owner complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XT5 (4%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2017.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Cadillac XT5?

There is 1 recall and 40 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Cadillac XT5

Check engine light 12Stalling 6Power steering loss 5

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