Cadillac XTS vs GMC Sierra 3500
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac XTS | GMC Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 310 | 769 |
| Model years covered | 2013–2019 | 1996–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2020 |
| Best model year | 2016 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 9 | 47 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 26 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 25 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.8% | 12.9% |
Cadillac XTS by year
What breaks
Electrical System
80
25.8%
Other & Unspecified
42
13.5%
Suspension
40
12.9%
Brakes
20
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
19
6.1%
Lights
12
3.9%
Steering
11
3.5%
Wheels
10
3.2%
GMC Sierra 3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
149
19.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
95
12.4%
Electrical System
84
10.9%
Engine & Cooling
79
10.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
63
8.2%
Airbags
56
7.3%
Steering
41
5.3%
Other & Unspecified
40
5.2%