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Cadillac XT5 VIN Decoder

Decode any Cadillac XT5 VIN free: model year, plant, body and engine codes, read from 167 real XT5 VINs.

NHTSA · ISO 3779 · 2017–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

A Cadillac XT5 VIN opens with 1GY (the United States). Position 11, the plant, reads Z; a 2026 XT5 carries T in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 15 recall campaigns and 291 owner complaints from NHTSA.

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How to read a Cadillac XT5 VIN

Here is a real 2026 Cadillac XT5 VIN from our database, split into its parts:

1–3 · WMI1GY
4–8 · VDSKNHRS
9 · Check7
10 · YearT
11 · PlantZ
12–17 · Serial109529

VIN 1GYKNHRS7TZ109529 — decoded free on its own report page.

FIG.01·Cadillac XT5 VIN structure
PositionSectionWhat it tells you
1–3WMIWorld Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type.
4–8VDSVehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series.
9Check digitA calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN.
10Model yearOne character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z.
11PlantThe assembly plant that built the car.
12–17SerialSequential production number of this exact vehicle.
ROWS 6·SOURCE ISO 3779 / NHTSA vPIC

Where Cadillac XT5 VINs say the car was built

The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 167 Cadillac XT5 VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:

FIG.02·Cadillac XT5 assembly by VIN prefix
WMIBuilt inVehicle typeVINs on fileShare
1GYUnited States—16699.4%
1GEUnited States—10.6%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC · ForCar decoded VINs

Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.

Model-year codes for the Cadillac XT5

Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Cadillac XT5 has not yet outlived: its 10 years still map one-to-one. All 10 model years of the Cadillac XT5, 2017 to 2026, with the character each one carries:

FIG.03·Cadillac XT5 VIN model-year codes
Model yearVIN character (position 10)Same character as
2026T—
2025S—
2024R—
2023P—
2022N—
2021M—
2020L—
2019K—
2018J—
2017H—
ROWS 10·SOURCE ISO 3779

Body and engine characters we see on Cadillac XT5 VINs

Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 167 VINs the Cadillac XT5 uses 5 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:

FIG.04·Cadillac XT5 VIN body and engine characters
PositionCharacters seen on real VINsVariety
4 — bodyK (99%) · F (1%)2 distinct
5 — seriesN (100%)1 distinct
8 — engineS (83%) · 4 (17%)2 distinct
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar decoded VINs

What a decoded Cadillac XT5 VIN gets you

Behind a Cadillac XT5 VIN: 291 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:

FIG.05·Cadillac XT5 data available by VIN
DataFor this modelSource
Recall campaigns15 campaignsNHTSA
Owner complaints291 filedNHTSA
Fuel economy22 mpg combined (avg)EPA
Crash-test ratings10 rated model yearsNHTSA
Model years covered10 yearsForCar catalog
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA · EPA · ForCar

Where to find the VIN on a Cadillac XT5

A Cadillac XT5 VIN normally opens with 1GY; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.

FIG.06·Cadillac XT5 VIN locations
WhereHow to see itWhy it matters
Dashboard, driver sideThrough the windshield, bottom cornerEasiest to check before you touch anything
Driver door jambOpen the door, sticker on the pillarAlso lists tire pressures and build date
Under the hoodFirewall or strut tower plateSurvives a windshield replacement
Title and insurancePaper documentsMust match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar
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Everything on the Cadillac XT5
Recalls24 campaignsFuel economy24 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems311 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices735 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelAbout this car2017–2026

Frequently asked questions

Is this Cadillac XT5 VIN decoder free?

Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 15 recall campaigns and 291 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Cadillac XT5.

What year is my XT5 by its VIN?

Read position 10: a 2026 XT5 carries T, a 2025 XT5 carries S, a 2024 XT5 carries R.

Where was my XT5 built?

Position 11 names the plant. Across 291 dated Cadillac XT5 VINs it reads Z 99%.

What does position 4 mean on a Cadillac XT5 VIN?

It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 167 Cadillac XT5 VINs here, K is the most common character in position 4, on 99% of them.

VIN structure per ISO 3779 and NHTSA vPIC. Plant, body and engine characters observed across 167 decoded VINs on ForCar; recalls and complaints from NHTSA. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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