2013–2015 Cadillac XTS: Hot, smoking or dragging rear brakes (electronic parking brake recall)
Likely causes, ranked
- Parking brake not fully releasing$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: A burning smell from a rear wheel, a wheel much hotter than the others, smoke, or the car feeling held back.
Likely causes
- Parking brake not fully releasing. GM updates the electronic parking brake software.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 14V541.
- Stop and let the brakes cool if you smell burning.
Vehicle focus: 2013–2015 Cadillac XTS.
Safety / mechanic note
Overheated brakes can start a fire and wear out fast. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 14V541000 2013–2015 XTS: the electronic parking brake piston arm may not fully retract, leaving the pads partly applied. The heat can cause a fire. Dealers update the parking brake software. Details
NHTSA complaints: Count unavailable: too few NHTSA complaints matched this issue under the model names we could query to give a reliable number (checked 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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