Owners of the 2020-2024 Cadillac XT5 or Cadillac XT6 luxury crossovers may have noticed an issue where the Forward Collision Alert indicator is shown on the head-up-display when the ignition or headlights are on. GM seems to have figured out why this happens and how to fix it.
According to a recent post on GM TechLink, if the Forward Collision Alert indicator is illuminated when it shouldn’t be, dealer techs will check the wiring harness to the P43 Forward Collision Alert display. In some vehicles, the harness may be pinched between the cowl and instrument panel tie bar, which could cause the circuits to short.
After finding the P43 Forward Collision Alert display, techs will remove it and recheck the harness between the cowl and the instrument panel. If the wiring is pinched between the cowl and the large tie bar, reliving this compressed area may alleviate the constant indicator, thus allowing to correct the problem and make repairs as need be.
It’s worth noting that it may be necessary to move sound deadening material to gain access to the harness.
As a reminder, both the Cadillac XT5 and Cadillac XT6 are offered with two engine choice, including the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LSY gasoline engine, rated at 235 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, or the naturally aspirated 3.6L V6 LGX gasoline engine, rated at 310 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque.
Regardless of the powerplant option, every XT5 and XT6 unit features the GM nine-speed automatic transmission as standard. Meanwhile, drivetrain configurations include either standard FWD or optional AWD.
Under the skin, the two luxury crossovers ride on the GM C1 platform, while production of both 2024 model-year vehicles kicked off in June 2023 at the GM Spring Hill plant in Tennessee.
Moving forward, an all-new generation of the XT5 is currently on the way. At present, it will be exclusive to the Chinese market, however, General Motors is considering bringing the second-gen XT5 to North America, according to GM Authority sources.
In regard to the XT6, the Detroit-based automaker is likely working on a mid-cycle refresh, although no prototypes have yet been spotted testing. Nonetheless, GM Authority rendered a potential refreshed Cadillac XT6.
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Comments
I will be getting the 2025 XT5 just as soon as it becomes available
I’m going to wait and see what the refresh looks like.
I like the dash the way it is, but will see what they do about it.
Heard rumors about a 4 cylinder 2.5L turbo(maybe the 2.7 is what they are talking about??) replacing the 3.6 V-6…
I don’t know about a 4 cyl. In a car that size.
I bought an XT4 only because of the rear design over the XT5. But that 2.0L turbo was somewhat OK on takeoff but just needed a bigger engine. I see my dealer is stocking up XT5’s with the 2.0L!!! NO CHANCE I WILL DO A 2.0 IN A XT5…
I WILL COMPARE IT WITH THE LINCOLN NAUTILUS. XT5 FOR STARTERS IS AHEAD BECAUSE IT HAS A REAL SHIFTER>>> I detest those circle wheels and /or pushbuttons. Just a goofy mental thing. They lie when they say it gives you more console room!! haha… The wheel is still in the same spot as the shifter..
Hopefully the decide not to drop it, keep the V-6(2.7L T has same HP), keep the shifter , make the rear like the XT4’s tail-lights…
I wouldn’t say it “has a real shifter.” It has an identical setup like the ones BMW has. So if you know how to work BMWs shifter you already know how to operate the one in the XT5. In any case, it only takes a second to memorize. I had more trouble figuring out how to put my XT5 into accessory mode (surprisingly very different than the push button start in my Toyota) than how to use the shift column.