Cadillac XT5 towing capacity
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is rated for 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2026 Cadillac XT5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5footnote 2: 'Requires available (V92) Smart Towing.' | 3,500 lbs | Smart Towing (V92) | p. 67 |
Source: 2026 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2025 Cadillac XT5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5footnote 2: 'Requires available (V92) Smart Towing.' | 3,500 lbs | Smart Towing (V92) | p. 55 |
Source: 2025 GM Envolve Fleet Guide
2020 Cadillac XT5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 FWD/AWDdrive printed as "FWD/AWD"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.6L V-6 | 3,500 lbs | towing package | p. 13 |
Source: Trailer Life 2020 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2019 Cadillac XT5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 FWD/AWDdrive printed as "FWD/AWD"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.6L V-6 | 3,500 lbs | towing package | p. 21 |
Source: Trailer Life 2019 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2018 Cadillac XT5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 FWD/AWDdrive printed as "FWD/AWD"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.6L V-6 | 3,500 lbs | towing package | p. 21 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2017 Cadillac XT5
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 FWD/AWDdrive printed as "FWD/AWD"; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 3.6L V-6 | 3,500 lbs | p. 22 |
Source: Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Cadillac XT5's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 3,500 lbs; 2025: 3,500 lbs; 2020: 3,500 lbs; 2019: 3,500 lbs; 2018: 3,500 lbs; 2017: 3,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Cadillac XT5 ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.