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2013 Cadillac XTS engine problems

12 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 32,000.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
32,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac XTS engine problems in other years

2013201420162019

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 Cadillac XTS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 18, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · 57,868 miles · FL

Message”stalbility track needs service” while driving, speedometer and rpm hands become unstable with lights for traction coming on. Then car shuts down with no acceleration. Have brought to GM service several times and they can’t find the problem.

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ · fire

The contact owned a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that they parked their vehicle and approximately 5-10 minutes afterward the vehicle caught fire. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were two vehicles and a bicycle nearby that caught on fire as a result of the contact's vehicle fire spreading. There were no injuries and medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · TX

The car shut off while I was driving mid speed. This has happened multiple times luckily I wasnt on the highway. But this has happened many times so glad no other cars hit me, or I didnt crash with my kids in the car. This is so scary and I need Cadillac to look into this issue.

Filed Jun 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 72,435 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with nothing needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated 3 months later, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the radio module needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred a month later. The contact then took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred four months later. The contact then took the vehicle back to dealer where it was diagnosed with the radio needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer for the fourth time where it was diagnosed with an unknown fuse needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,435.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 130,000 miles · NC

In the last two years the car randomly has a complete power failure and loss of power and electrical while driving. Without warning the engine shuts down and all lights, dash panel, power steering, power brakes, etc completely shut down requiring the car to coast to a stop and put into park at which time the car will restart. This has happened approximately 10 times in the last two years. The dealership informed me it was an issue with the battery and replaced but occurred again a month later and they had no codes to indicate what was happening. On two occasions the car lost power in heavy traffic and wouldn't start for 10 minutes at which time it suddenly had power with the radio and lights turning on again. Looking online I've found numerous issues similar to mine with 2013 models but no fixes have been found. This is extremely dangerous to have happen driving in heavy traffic and suddenly have no power, especially without power steering or brakes requiring longer stopping distances, and time to attempt to steer to the shoulder.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · MN

Abs, traction control light come on when driving. Front camera error, side detection off comes on seems to really be affected by cold temps. Glass over control station also has hairline cracks all the way around that occurred during or -degree weather this winter unsure of date

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 30,000 miles · KY

Car lost engine power, power steering, power breaks and all electrical function except for hazard lights. This has happened 7 times and I have taken it for two repairs. I have to cruise to a stop and restart the vehicle.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Engine · 32,000 miles · FL

When the car is on idle either in park or drive, with the barake on the engine vibrates. This occurred with the AC off. I have 32k miles and I took it to my dealer in venice fl and the service rep didnt even allow it to go to the service technician. He got in the car with me and he said it was normal and recomended a fi cleaner. I am concerned that the car will hesitate and my family and I may het into an accident. I did some reasearch on line an apparently others have the same problwm but gm has no fix. Please help.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 22,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac xts. While coming to a stop at 20 MPH, the vehicle sputtered without warning and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. A few times, the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer and would lock the contact in and out of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2015 · Engine · 23,000 miles · GA

My 2013 xts with 23,000 miles just stopped. In the middle of the road because some vent screen had a tear in it. The air blew on the engine just shut off in the middle of a 3 lane road. Everyone please be cautious there was no warning it just shuttle down.

Questions about the 2013 Cadillac XTS engine

Does the 2013 Cadillac XTS have engine problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Cadillac XTS engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 32,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Cadillac XTS engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

Other 2013 Cadillac XTS problems

Electrical 41Suspension 25Brakes 9Lights 9Acceleration 6Driver assistance 6Wheels 6Seats 4Airbags 3Steering 3Tires 3Body 1Seat belts 1Transmission 1Visibility 1

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