# 2020 Cadillac XTS struggles to get up to working temp in cold **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** xts, cadillac\ **Created:** [February 22, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365 "2021-02-22T17:03:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GeorgeMcLeod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d07c76/32.png) [@GeorgeMcLeod](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeorgeMcLeod)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2021, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/1 "2021-02-22T17:03:20Z")
2020 Cadillac XT4 Sport Having problem getting engine temp up to working temp in cold -Weather ok on Highway driving but struggles driving around town. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2021, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/2 "2021-02-22T22:42:28Z")
One word— **Warranty**. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 12:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/3 "2021-02-23T00:17:44Z")
Second word… Dealer ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/4 "2021-02-23T00:59:26Z")
Six words: _Don’t attempt to repair it yourself_. (Translation: Take it to the dealership for FREE diagnosis and repair under the terms of your Powertrain Warranty.) ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/5 "2021-02-23T01:14:13Z")
I doubt there is anything to repair, small 4 cylinder engines don’t generate a lot of heat. It may take 15 minutes to reach operating temperature while driving at slow speeds if there is a high heat load from the heater. ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/6 "2021-02-23T01:39:00Z")
Assuming there _is_ a problem it could be either a bad thermostat or low coolant. Honestly, I wouldn’t expect either on a vehicle this new but stranger things have happened. As the others have said, have it fixed under warranty. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/7 "2021-02-23T16:21:44Z")
Could also be an improperly installed thermostat. At any rate, use the warranty. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2021, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-cadillac-xts-struggles-to-get-up-to-working-temp-in-cold/175365/8 "2021-02-23T17:23:56Z")
> [@circuitsmith](#): > > Could also be an improperly installed thermostat. > At any rate, use the warranty. You would think the manufacturing process has perfected that by now.