2013 Cadillac XTS suspension problems

Filed Feb 9, 2026 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear suspension was bouncing, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The message to "Check Leveling System" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact researched and became aware of a recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to the residence and the vehicle was self-diagnosed and it was determined that the stabilizer bar had detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Suspension · NV

Front right passenger side suspension slams hard on the ground while driving at times. It has occurred multiple times and this can be dangerous while driving. It has been checked out and repaired by replacing them but front right side suspension still slams while driving after a few months. This is an expensive problem as well as dangerous.

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Suspension · 72,000 miles · FL

The suspension in the rear of the vehicle will suddenly and without warning totally collapse. This has happened while driving and also one first getting into and starting the car. Mechanic replaced a relay switch but the problem continues still. I have looked online and found many similar accounts from various owners of this year and model!

Filed Feb 12, 2021 · Suspension · 35,000 miles · CA

The suspension of the vehicle gives out and a corner of the car will slam to the ground while driving. It can be dangerous when driving on the freeway. Year over year we have had the " service leveling system " error come up for our vehicle. It is not only expensive but dangerous to drive not knowing when the suspension will give out. Dealerships have made multiple repairs and updates to no avail. Nothing seems to fix the problem.

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · NJ

I purchased this car in december, 2019. The first problem is that they had to changed the radio. The second problem with the car is that the hazard 4-way flasher stopped working and was on permanently and because of that it killed the car battery. I called the cadillac dealer and they told me to bring the car in. I git it jumped start and took it in that was in august, 2020. They told me the switch was no longer good and needs to be changed. It cost me over $400 to be fixed. On the day I picked up the car I noticed it a signed on the dash but I did not know what it meant but the car started to bounce. The following day I was on my way to ny from ny so I took lots of highway, from 287, rt 80 and so on into long branch, ny. On my way I almost lost my life because the car was bouncing out of control. I called the dealer and reported what had happened. Matthew told me to bring back the car to see what happed. I left the car for couple of days I think it was 8/28/2020. He called me on 9/1/2020 to let me know that the air suspension control module had failed and it would cost me over $1700.00 to be fixed. Since that time the car has been sitting in my drive way and cannot drive because I do not have that money to get it fix. The car only had 56,000 miles on it and that should not have happen. Does this car has a defect and should be recalled? I am paying car payment and insurance for a defected car. Please let me know what I should do here. I have uploaded the odometer reading and the statement from the dealer. Thank you

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · IA

After driving around town for 30 minutes, I parked the car, shut off the engine, got out to talk to a neighbor 6 houses away from where I live. 10 minutes later, I got back in the car, and drove for home. The first little crack in the road made the car ride like a go cart. After a few more feet, I could tell something was wrong, so I pulled over, and got out, and saw the rear of the car squatting down to where the top of the wheel opening was way past the top the the rear tire. I left the car running and could hear the air compressor running, and watched to see if it was raising the rear end to a level position, but after 30 seconds, it wasn't raising. So I got back in and limped home, scraping the street as I turned in to a slightly inclined driveway, and parked it in the garage and shut off the engine. I got out to listen for the air compressor to kick on and after 2 minutes, it did not kick on, so I got back in the car and started it up, then got out while it was running , to hear if the compressor would kick on tho raise the rear end up to level. It did not kick on, so I shut the engine off, and let it sit for an hour, then got in it and started it up, and got out to listen for the air compressor to kick on. It did kick on and I could see the rear end raising up, and it continued to run and lift until it was back to normal operating level, at which time the compressor shut off. I turned off the car, and let it sit overnight. When I checked it in the morning, it was still in the normal operating level, and it has not malfunctioned in the last 3 weeks 200 miles. It has 70,000 miles on the odometer. I took it to the cadillac dealer and they checked it out, but it did not have any codes to show what the problem could be. This is a very dangerous problem if it happens while driving 70 MPH down the road, and bottoms out at that speed. Very least it needs a safety stop

Filed Feb 3, 2020 · Suspension · 106,000 miles · MI

My 2013 cadillac xts4 premium rear suspension level system deflated while driving and didnt stay raised in the rear. I pulled over to see and the rear end was too low. I shut the car off and waited a few minutes. I started the car and it raised up until it reached height level. I then drove off and a few minutes later it happened again. When I stop and pull over and restart the car, the air compressor kicks in and raises the car to level and the air compressor shuts off once height level is achieved. I went to the dealer and was told many suspension problems with this particular model and I would need new struts, shocks, air springs, air ride compressor, and air lines. I'm out of warranty and I can't afford to pay for all of that. It was riding fine and the next day it just gave up. The suspension feels like a piece of junk and I need a new suspension for the xts and I believe this should be resolved and paid for by gm. The car could've lost control and could've killed me and my passengers along with anyone around me in the freeway. It was riding fine and within seconds, the entire suspension failed. I want gm to fix my suspension because it failed after warranty expired.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · 49,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac xts. After exiting the driveway, the vehicle began to operate abnormally. The contact noticed that the suspension was off balance. The contact discovered that the driver's side air bag fell from underneath the vehicle as an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove back home and inspected the vehicle himself, but he was unable to remedy the failure. The contact spoke with hawk cadillac of joliet (2001 w jefferson st, joliet, il 60435, 815‑600‑7027) and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac xts. While driving 50 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle because the compressor for the air suspension failed. The contact stated that the self leveling suspension system became inoperable and the vehicle was lowered to the ground. The vehicle was taken to alan jay cadillac (located at 441 us highway 27 n, sebring, fl 33870, (866)278-2120) where it was diagnosed that the air compressor and air hose needed to be replaced; however, the compressor was not readily available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Suspension · 2 miles · NC

Rear end of car suspension is not working it dropped on a city street