Last updated: 2026-10-10

2024 Cadillac XT4
RELIABILITY SCORE: 71/100 (GOOD)

2024 Cadillac XT4 Reliability Report

The 2024 Cadillac XT4 rates good for reliability, but owners report sudden shutdowns and stalls that repeat dealer visits often fail to fix.

Recalls

1

Complaints

28

Complaint Rate

12.5per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity64/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs60/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity84/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Sits mid-pack among XT4 years with a good standing, but sudden shutdowns, stalls and false emergency braking set it apart from the better-rated 2023.

Top Issues to Watch

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4)
  • SERVICE BRAKES (4)

Generation & Refresh (US)

Refresh Year

2024 received a 2024 facelift update for the First generation (XT4).

  • Changes: Restyled front end; Updated interior with a 33-inch curved LED touchscreen display; Optional 13-speaker AKG stereo system; Upgrade of Wi-Fi hotspot to 5G.
  • Year 6 in this generation (2019–present).
  • 1st generation XT4 (US).

What this means for buyers

Refresh years bring updates but can also introduce new issues. Check early recall data before buying.

2019: First generation (XT4) Launch

Generation start — new platform.

2024: This Model Year (Refresh)

2024 received a 2024 facelift update for the First generation (XT4).

Should You Buy the 2024 Cadillac XT4?

Good standing, with one serious caveat. This year sits in the middle of the eight scored XT4 years and close to average among 2024 SUVs. The 2023 rates better, with fewer complaints and no recalls. The 2025 rates about the same.

The main trouble is sudden loss of power. Owners describe screens going black, the car shutting down at lights or while driving, then only clicking on restart. Some cars shift into Park and will not come out. Fuel-system stalls look similar, and dealers often traced them to a failed fuel pump driver or power module. Automatic emergency braking also fires with nothing ahead. Two complaints are crash-related and two report injuries. Federal records show one equipment recall.

Ask for dealer repair records showing shutdowns, stalling or false braking, and for proof the recall work was done. Repeat visits for one fault are a warning, since owners say fixes often failed.

Compared to the 2025 Cadillac XT4, which scored 1 points higher. See also the 2023 Cadillac XT4 for an earlier comparison.

Pros

  • +Acceptable reliability score
  • +Low recall count
  • +Well-established generation
  • +Only 28 complaints reported

Cons

  • −Above-average complaint rate for SUV
  • −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Sudden shutdowns while driving or stopping at lights lead this category (7 complaints)
  • −SERVICE BRAKES: Car brakes hard with nothing in its path, and one crash is on file (4 complaints)

Compare 2024 Cadillac XT4 With

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK
  • 1 manufacturer recall issued

Other

HIGH RISK
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

1

recall on record

The 2024 Cadillac XT4 carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

12.5

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 6.9

LowAvgHigh
Moderate

Safety Incidents

2

Crashes

0

Fires

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2024 Cadillac XT4 Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2024 Cadillac XT4. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

24V5750002024-08-01

EQUIPMENT

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."

Consequence

The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2024 Cadillac XT4? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Cadillac XT4, and 1 recall was issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

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  • Accidents
  • Open Recalls
  • Title History
  • Odometer Rollback

2024 Cadillac XT4 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Rollover risk: 16.7%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Driver, Front Passenger)Additional Air Bags (None)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Standard/Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger/Roof)
View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Cadillac XT4Repair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Cadillac XT4.

  • Ask for service records showing fuel pump driver or power module replacement, or any stall and no-start repairs.

  • Drive at highway speed on an open road and watch for automatic emergency braking with nothing ahead.

  • Back up in an empty lot and check whether rear automatic braking triggers with no obstruction.

  • Run a dealer scan for stored codes and ask about transmission, power steering, or StabiliTrak warnings in the history.

  • Check the backup camera image after dark on an unlit street.

  • Inspect front struts and CV axle boots for leaks or grease, and confirm the car tracks straight.

  • Make several low-speed stops on a cold start and listen for a high-pitched brake squeal.

  • Look through the front side windows in bright sun for a hazy or milky film.

2024 Cadillac XT4 Common Problems by Component

28 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

7
4
4
3
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4)SERVICE BRAKES (4)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3)POWER TRAIN (3)STEERING (2)VISIBILITY/WIPER (2)AIR BAGS (1)Other (2)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 complaints

Sudden shutdowns while driving or stopping at lights lead this category. The screens go black and the car won't restart, only clicking. It shifts itself into Park and won't come out, leaving it stuck in traffic. One report says the brakes became hard to apply. Others describe a sudden loss of power, with the car stuck below 30 mph and warnings for the transmission, power steering and airbags. False emergency braking at highway speed also appears. Owners say repeat dealer repairs, including new electrical parts and a radio unit, often fail to fix it.

7 complaints total

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

4 complaints

Stalling without warning is the pattern here. Dealers repeatedly trace it to a failed fuel pump driver or power module. The engine dies at lights, in parking lots or at 40 mph, then cranks but won't restart. Jump-starts help only for a while. After a stall, the parking brake sets and the car can't be shifted to neutral. That makes it hard to push out of the road and calls for a special tow truck. One owner got a warranty replacement, while others worry the new modules carry the same defect.

4 complaints total

SERVICE BRAKES

4 complaintsSafety-related

The car brakes hard with nothing in its path, and one crash is on file. In that case the car stopped in an intersection and was hit from behind. False braking also happens in reverse with no obstruction. Owners say dealers pointed to a service bulletin on false automatic emergency braking. Some were told there is no fix and to switch the feature off. A separate complaint describes a high-pitched squeal under light braking below 10 mph, mostly during the first stops of the day. Dealers blamed humidity or the brake pads.

4 complaints total1 crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

3 complaints

Automatic emergency braking fires with no cars or objects ahead, often more than once on the same vehicle. It happens at highway speeds around 53 mph and at low speeds, and some owners report it in reverse too. Following traffic, including a dump truck, nearly rear-ended these cars. One dealer reprogrammed the front camera, but the false stops came back. Another car was towed to a dealer, which called the problem uncommon. Owners describe being afraid to drive the car.

3 complaints total
POWER TRAIN (3 complaints)

POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

The car suddenly slows from highway speed and won't go past 30 mph. A cluster of warnings comes on at once: service transmission, check engine, StabiliTrak, power steering and safety restraint. These cars need a tow, and the problem can come back within weeks of purchase. Another report links a false emergency braking event to check engine and transmission warnings that appeared right after. A separate complaint describes transmission slipping and clunking after a fuel pump control module failure.

3 complaints total
STEERING (2 complaints)

STEERING

2 complaints

Front suspension parts fail again and again on one car. The right front strut and mount were replaced twice under warranty between about 29,968 and 35,740 miles. Then the left strut and mount went, followed by a split CV axle boot. That car came back from the dealer with a strong pull and an off-center steering wheel because no alignment was done. In another report the steering wheel would not turn at startup. A later restart cleared it, and the dealer cleared stored codes without finding a cause.

2 complaints total
VISIBILITY/WIPER (2 complaints)

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 complaints

The backup camera goes nearly black at night on unlit streets, and one car had the problem from delivery. A dealer replaced the camera and updated the software only after the owner brought it back a second time. In another report, the driver and front passenger windows look hazy or milky in direct sunlight. The dealer said it could not reproduce the problem, so it stayed unresolved after several visits.

2 complaints total
AIR BAGS (1 complaints)

AIR BAGS

1 complaintSafety-related
2025-04-12Crash reported2 injuries

I am submitting this complaint to report a significant safety system failure in my 2025 Cadillac XT4 during an accident that occurred on April 12, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. During the incident: •The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) did not activate, and I was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision. •Neither the driver nor passenger airbags deployed, despite sufficient impact that should have triggered deployment. •OnStar Automatic Crash Response did not activate, nor was I contacted by any emergency response service through the vehicle. None of the vehicle’s safety systems functioned during this event, despite being standard factory-installed features. My XT4 had no warning lights or diagnostic messages indicating any malfunction prior to the crash. This failure closely resembles previous complaints noted in NHTSA filings (e.g., ABS sensor failures, OnStar module failures, and the 2025 XT4 passenger airbag recall). I am extremely concerned that this may point to a broader defect within the model line’s safety infrastructure, including collision sensors, electronic communication systems, or airbag deployment logic. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate whether a defect exists in the braking or airbag systems, particularly where no safety features activate in a crash. I would be willing to provide repair records, crash photos, and allow the vehicle to be inspected if needed. Thank you for your attention and for helping to ensure driver safety through proper oversight.

ENGINE (1 complaints)

ENGINE

1 complaint
2024-05-04

Driving to a local car wash, I stopped at a traffic light. When I tried to accelerate the transmission warning and power reduction waring flashed on HUD. I could not drive or place the car in reverse, the car had lost all its mobility. I had to let the car coast downhill to pull the car to the side of a busy street. I was fortunate this did not happen on a congested highway, but regardless the inability to move a car off a busy street is an extreme safety hazard. The vehicle needed towed, and after 31 one days was returned to me, four days later while on the highway bolts were falling off the undercarriage of the vehicle. Upon further inspection the rear exhaust bracket had fallen off and was missing 3 bolts.

BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints)

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint
2023-09-01

GM/Cadillac removed the Front Parking Assist and cameras from the 2024 XT4 Cadillac. We were unaware that the vehicle did no have this now basic feature and almost bumped into another vehicle. This feature was in all other years of this vehicle and GM decided to leave it out without notifying purchasers of this. Why would any major manufacturer make a vehicle less safe than pervious versions. GM needs to retrofit all models of the 2024 XT4 with Front Parking Assist to ensure a child or other object in front of the car does not get run over.

Best & Worst Cadillac XT4 Years

Best Cadillac XT4 Years to Buy

Top Pick
75
Good

2023

0Recalls
12Complaints
72
Good

2022

1Recalls
3Complaints
71
Good

2024

(Current Model)

1Recalls
28Complaints

Cadillac XT4 Years to Avoid

No Cadillac XT4 years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 68 and 76 across 8 scored model years.

Cadillac XT4 Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Cadillac XT4 reliability scores by year
YearScoreRating
201970/100Good
202068/100Good
202171/100Good
202272/100Good
202375/100Good
202471/100Good
202572/100Good
202676/100Good

Cadillac XT4 Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
YearScorevs Prior YearRatingRecallsComplaints
202676/100+4Good00
202572/100+1Good19
2024(selected)71/100-4Good128
202375/100+3Good012
202272/100+1Good13
202171/100+3Good112
202068/100-2Good517
201970/100—Good320

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
It rates good and lands close to average among 2024 SUVs, but the complaints that exist are serious. Owners filed 28, about 12.5 per 10,000 sold. The worst involve sudden shutdowns, stalls and false emergency braking, so review repair history closely before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac XT4?
Electrical faults lead with 7 complaints, mostly sudden shutdowns and black screens. Service brakes and the fuel system follow with 4 each, covering false braking and stalling. Forward collision avoidance has 3, all about emergency braking firing with nothing ahead.
Does the 2024 Cadillac XT4 have false emergency braking problems?
Yes, owners report it in both brake and forward collision complaints. The car brakes hard with nothing ahead, at highway speed, at low speed and in reverse. Some owners were told there is no fix and to switch the feature off. One dealer reprogrammed the front camera, but the false stops returned.
Has the 2024 Cadillac XT4 been recalled?
Federal recall records list one recall for this model year, in the Equipment area. The data here does not describe the part involved. Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was completed, and for dealer paperwork on any other repairs.
Is the 2024 Cadillac XT4 more reliable than the 2023 or 2025?
The 2023 rates better, with 12 complaints and no recalls against 28 and one for the 2024. The 2025 rates about the same, with 9 complaints and one recall. A newer year has had less time to collect complaints, so its lower count proves little.

Don’t buy a 2024 Cadillac XT4 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2024 Cadillac XT4

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Cadillac XT4 does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (60/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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