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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2G61P5S30D9153965 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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2G61P5S30D9•••••• 2013 Cadillac XTS

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2013 Cadillac XTS build (4 vs 2).

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94on the model
47builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 4 Engine 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

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Electrical System Oct 2018
Brakes squeal when vehicle placed in reverse on inital movement after setting all night (interstate battery) battery drained totally dead after 1 year of service on new battery. Car was driven to store, parked, after shopping the car was dead would not crank. Nothing was left on…
Electrical System Nov 2017
Code; 6001 cpa cue screen does not respond to touch. I took a look on social media, and this turns out to be a very common occurance with the cadillac! I feel general motors knew about this malfunction and a recall needs to occur asap. Also the customers that paid to have issue…
Electrical System Feb 2017
I purchased this car used in 2/2017, great car, until it starts acting up, it doesn't matter what speed or distance you are going, all the lights start flashing and loses speed till it completely stops and will not turn back on. You unplug the battery and take all the fuses out,…
Electrical System Oct 2016
Car lost engine power, power steering, power breaks and all electrical function except for hazard lights. This has happened 7 times and I have taken it for two repairs. I have to cruise to a stop and restart the vehicle

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G61P5S30D9153965 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.