Last updated: 2026-10-10

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
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
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)
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

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB
Reliability: 72/100

2024 BMW X1
Reliability: 68/100

2024 Audi Q3
Reliability: 75/100

2024 Lexus NX
Reliability: 77/100

2024 Volvo XC40
Reliability: 64/100
Common Problem Categories
Safety
LOW RISK- 1 manufacturer recall issued
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7)
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4)
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 soldSegment avg: 6.9
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.
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.
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.
- 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
Cadillac XT4Repair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3Maintenance rating: 3 out of 5Based 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7 complaintsSudden 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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaintsStalling 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.
SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaintsSafety-relatedThe 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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (3 complaints)
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
3 complaintsAutomatic 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.
POWER TRAIN (3 complaints)
POWER TRAIN
3 complaintsThe 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.
STEERING (2 complaints)
STEERING
2 complaintsFront 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.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (2 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaintsThe 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.
AIR BAGS (1 complaints)
AIR BAGS
1 complaintSafety-relatedI 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 complaintDriving 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 complaintGM/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
Based on reliability index score2023
2022
2024
(Current Model)
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.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 68/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2024 | 71/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 76/100 | Good |
Cadillac XT4 Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2024 Cadillac XT4 without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
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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