Power
What owners say
Overview
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Feedback on the 2019-2023 models is notably more negative, centering on significant powertrain reliability concerns, particularly with the 9-speed automatic transmission, and various electri
Best version
For the 2024-2025 refresh, the **Sport trim** is frequently mentioned as the desirable configuration, offering a more complete feature set. The **Premium Luxury** trim is also noted for its value. There is a strong, recurrent emphasis from
Known issues
• Transmission failures (9-speed automatic) — Complete failures, torque converter issues, valve body problems, harsh shifting, and slipping, primarily reported on 2019-2023 models. One owner cited a $13,000 repair quote. Frequency: very frequent for earlier models., Infotainment/Apple CarPlay connectivity problems — Intermittent failures to connect, system reboots randomly while driving, unresponsive screens. Issues persist even after dealer replacement of components in some 2019 models. Frequency: recurrent.
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
Recall notices6 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2021 · seat belts:critical fastenerscampaign 21V649000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
2020 · tirescampaign 21V115000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the af
2020 · power train:automatic transmissioncampaign 20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumul
2020 · seat belts:critical fastenerscampaign 21V649000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.
2020 · service brakescampaign 20V588000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost
2020 · back over prevention: sensing system: cameracampaign 22V868000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac XT4 vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The video processing module (VPM) may lose communication with the rearview camera, causing a loss of the rearview camera image.
Specifications
Generation
2.0 Turbo (235 Hp) Hydra-Matic
From 2023-2026
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