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2019 Cadillac XT5

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 XT5.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is a midsize SUV that uses a 6.0‑quart oil capacity with 5W‑30 viscosity and mates its powertrain to an eight‑speed automatic transmission, returning an EPA‑rated 19/26/22 mpg. In its inaugural year it recorded 32 total owner complaints, with steering identified as the leading issue, while the model year carried no recalls. Situated between the 2017 peak of 119 complaints and the 2026 low of just one, the 2019 XT5 reflects a reliability trend that has improved from the early model years and continues toward the later‑generation nadir.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R Start Stop. AGM VRLA battery is required. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12693541. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R Start Stop. AGM VRLA battery is required. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R18 106HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12693541
Engine air filter23321606
Spark plug12646780
Battery88864542
Front wiper blades84580859 alt 84613732
Serpentine belt12649097
Thermostat12678779
Cabin air filter13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase112.6 in
Curb weight4277 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XT5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2020 400 Sport
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020400 Sport 3.6L V66.10 sec14.60 sec310 hpAWD
2020350T Premium Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec16.00 sec237 hpFWD
20173.6 Luxury 3.6L V66.40 sec15.00 sec310 hpFWD
20173.6 Platinum 3.6L V66.50 sec15.10 sec310 hpAWD
20173.6 Platinum 3.6L V66.60 sec15.20 sec310 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse GM Part number 192560039
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Power Steering FluidEPS
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.7

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts49 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts34 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.078 in; Rear: 0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .827
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.102; Rear: .866
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0001
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0°, Step 3: 199.0111 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0°, Step 3: 199.0111 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 110°.22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 150 degrees.74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts

1M11 bolts44 ft. lbs
2M11 bolts185 degrees
3M8 bolts11 ft. lbs
4M8 bolts75 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M11 Bolts44 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Cadillac XT5 recorded 32 complaints and zero recalls, which is lower than the 66 complaints reported in 2018 but higher than the 21 complaints seen in 2020. Its total safety‑related submissions (776) fall between the 1,018 submissions of 2018 and the 876 submissions of 2020, placing it in the middle of the generation’s activity range. The primary complaint categories were steering (6), air bags (3), unknown or other (3) and engine (2), with three crash‑related and two fire‑related complaints documented. Across the model line, complaint volume has generally declined since the 2017 peak of 119, while recall frequency remained low until later years such as 2020 and 2022. Therefore, the 2019 model year offers relatively low complaint exposure and no recall history, making it a solid choice for a used purchase provided that any identified steering or air‑bag issues have been addressed.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
776
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
32
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering6
Air Bags3
Unknown Or Other3
Engine2
Service Brakes2
Wheels1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 776 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT6425D2026-03-02Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…
PIT6425C2026-01-16Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 XT5 take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 Use GM Dexos 1 Oil or equivalent, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 XT5 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XT5 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.