The contact owned a 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that they parked their vehicle and approximately 5-10 minutes afterward the vehicle caught fire. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were two vehicles and a bicycle nearby that caught on fire as a result of the contact's vehicle fire spreading. There were no injuries and medic…
2013 cadillac XTS electrical problems
severe 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
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 FIXED,SHOULD BE REIMBURSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! ISSUE HAPPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC XTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ARMEN CADILLAC IN PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 610-272-5545, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY AND THE BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR MONTHS LATER AND THE…
VEHICLE RADIO AND DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY BLACKOUT, STARTED FLASHING AND LATER WENT BLACK IN A MONTH TIME.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC XTS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL ODOR AND OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THERE WERE FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL…
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 TO DRAIN-----MECHANIC SAID IT WAS INHERANT ON SOME VEHICLES.
Message”stalbility track needs service” while driving, speedometer and rpm hands become unstable with lights for traction coming on. Then car shuts down with no acceleration. Have brought to GM service several times and they can’t find the problem.
THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IN MY 2013 CADILLAC XTS IS INOPERATIVE. CADILLAC HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUES SINCE 2013. THE SCREEN CRACKS AND THE NAVIGATION AND HEATER CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION. YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE - WWW.FRESHCADILLAC.COM/-CUE-TOUCH-SCREEN-NOT-WORKING
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.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 cadillac XTS?
It's a meaningful issue. 37 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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