2025 Cadillac XT4 Complaints

Vehicle Safety Complaint I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2025 Cadillac XT4 because of a serious transmission failure that created a significant safety hazard. While driving on the interstate at approximately 60 mph, the transmission suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle lost its ability to operate normally. The transmission appeared to disengage unexpectedly, causing a sudden loss of power and creating a dangerous situation in fast-moving traffic. I was concerned that my vehicle could have been struck by other vehicles because it was no longer responding as expected. The vehicle had to be towed to an authorized Cadillac dealership for inspection and repair. After diagnosing the problem, the dealership informed me that the entire transmission required replacement. This is a major component failure on a nearly new vehicle with relatively low mileage. A complete transmission replacement on a new vehicle, combined with a sudden failure at highway speed, raises serious concerns...

The Onstar service will not operate. The Onstar system drains the batter so the car will not start. Cadillac cant get the operative part for the Onstar, the telematic module. So the car is sitting at the Cadillac dealer and cant be repaired..

On July 28, 2025, while driving the vehicle on public street, a warning flashed that the brakes have failed. In fact the brakes were totally inoperative. Driver was able to clear traffic and exit the roadway without incident. The Cadillac dealership found no issue with the brakes, but did "update the brake control module." In March, 2026 a crack in the windshield appeared. Safelite Company was unable to replace the windshield, as their computer showed several modular errors, preventing them from recalibrating a new windshield. The car was taken to the local Cadillac Dealer, who was presented with a printout showing the following: Code U1961-92, "fail since clear. Code U164E-00, "fail since clear. Code U1605-00, "fail since clear", Code U1974-00, "fail since clear", U197A-00, "fail since clear", Code U1961-92 "fail since clear". The dealer reported that these error codes are no problem, and declined to take any action. They further advised that if a warning of any iss...

The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac XT4. The contact stated that the vehicle independently started after it was parked and turned off. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the computer system needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

Multiple issues: Leaking transmission fluid, multiple issues with on star system, side detection system, lane keep assist. On star issue involves being unable to contact an advisor in the case of an emergency. Apps in car work intermittently, including Google Maps which is imbedded in the vehicle system. Dealership has stated that onstar and map issue is ongoing and multiple complaints have been received about this issue. Transmission leak started appears to have started right after the purchase of the vehicle. Lane Keep assist and side detection system displayed error message stating that the systems needed to be serviced.