The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V802000·Announced 2016-11-04

GM Recalls 2017 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia for Brake Caliper Defect

General Motors is recalling 2017 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles because front brake caliper seals may leak fluid, reducing braking performance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that may reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 and GMC Acadia vehicles. The recall covers Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured between April 16, 2016, and May 9, 2016, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured between April 19, 2016, and April 22, 2016.

The front brake calipers on these vehicles may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal. This defect may allow brake fluid to leak, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers and replace the brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 for Cadillac or 1-800-462-8782 for GMC. GM's number for this recall is 16096.

The recalled product

Product
CADILLAC, GMC XT5, ACADIA
Brand
CADILLAC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
1,844

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • XT5
  • ACADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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