Used Cadillac XT4: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 101 complaints across these 7 years; the 2024 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Most reported: electrical
9 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Most complaintsMost reported: electrical
28 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: transmission
12 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2022
Fewest complaintsMost reported: brakes
3 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2021
Most reported: fuel system
12 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: electrical
17 complaints5 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: transmission
20 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the XT4 from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 18 | ||
| Brakes | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Transmission | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | |||
| Fuel system | 4 | 4 | 8 |
XT4 generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
First generation
2019–now
2024 update: 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
Mileages where XT4 problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 22,000–26,000 miles | Engine oil leaks | 2019 |
Every XT4 recall to confirm
8 recalls cover the XT4years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 3 campaigns span more than one model year.
