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2G61S5S38D9••••••2013 Cadillac XTS
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2013 Cadillac XTS build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
94on the model
47builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Exterior Lighting 2Forward Collision Avoidance 2Seats 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemFeb 2025
As I’m driving with cruise set my brake lamps intermittently flashing without breaking and the cruise control potentially disengage. A software glitch in the body controls module. Plus, my passenger light says the dim light it out when it’s not. I’v had a mechanic replace the…
SuspensionFeb 2021
The suspension of the vehicle gives out and a corner of the car will slam to the ground while driving. It can be dangerous when driving on the freeway. Year over year we have had the " service leveling system " error come up for our vehicle. It is not only expensive but…
SeatsOct 2016
The contact owns a 2013 cadillac xts. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 12V525000 (seats), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,463
Exterior LightingJan 2015
Right turn signal failure.. All of my right turn signal marks go out. Front, mirror, and rear. The dealer where I took the my vehicle to said that they could not get it to reproduce the problem. I was told that in their diagnostic that it was showing the front turn signal…
Electrical SystemFeb 2025
I have replaced my low beam 4 times and it’s still showing the light is out and it is. My cruise control disengaged when I’m driving above 65 with the cruise set and there’s no cars in front of me
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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 2G61S5S38D9182306 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.