General Motors recalls 2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles with improperly connected right-front half-shaft assemblies that may separate, causing loss of drive power or rollaway in park. Owners must have half-shaft replaced by dealer.
Separation between the half-shaft and transmission can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles because the right-front half-shaft assemblies may separate from the transmission. This can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when in park, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81255-cadillac-xt5-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-rollaway.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81255-cadillac-xt5-2023-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-rollaway · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V043000
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The right-front half-shaft assemblies may become disconnected from the transmission, causing the vehicle to lose drive power or roll away when placed in park. This rollaway can increase the chance of a crash if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
Owners of 2023 Cadillac XT5 vehicles with the specific right-front half-shaft assembly issue are affected. Drivers who park their vehicles in gear without checking for rollaway risk are most at risk.
Check if your 2023 Cadillac XT5 has the right-front half-shaft assembly that may be improperly connected to the transmission. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 17, 2023.
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies at no cost to you.
You should have received a notification letter from GM on February 17, 2023.
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410.
The right-front half-shaft assemblies may be improperly connected to the transmission, causing them to separate and potentially lead to loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway in park.
Your 2023 Cadillac XT5 may be affected if the right-front half-shaft assembly is improperly connected to the transmission. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 17, 2023.
Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies at no cost. You can contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cadillac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V043000 — Cadillac Cadillac Hello, I own a Cadillac that is covered by recall 23V043000 from Cadillac. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the right-front half-shaft assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222393410. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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