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 …
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11364537
4,000 miles · Jul 29, 2017
Seats
WHEN TAKING TURNS, EITHER LEFT FOR RIGHT, THE DRIVER SEAT MAKES CLICKING NOISES AND THERE IS A FEEL OF THE SEAT SHIFTING TO THE SIDE. THIS IS VERY PREVALENT WHEN GOING THRU ROUND ABOUTS. AT TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND DRIVER REACHING TO CLOSE DRIVER DOOR THE SAME PROBLEM IS APPARENT.
NHTSA ODI #11011440
3,800 miles · Dec 8, 2016
SeatsWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC XT5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MADE A SNAPPING AND CRACKLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SEAT FRAME WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL MADE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE VEH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC XT5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MADE A SNAPPING AND CRACKLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SEAT FRAME WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL MADE A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP OR MAKING TURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,800. UPDATED 02/14/17*LJ *CN
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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