3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,711 miles

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problem #7

Mar 232021

XLR

  • miles
My roof panel is separating from the roof frame of my 04 Cadillac XLR. If it come off it will cause property damage to another vehicle or death! It a GM defect that should be recall !!!! Thanks!

- Chesapeake Va. 23321, VA, USA

problem #6

Sep 242021

XLR

  • miles
Was driving on interstate and top panel on convertible top flew off.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #5

Jul 152016

XLR

  • 36,788 miles
When driving I noticed a severe whistling sound coming from just above the rear view mirror. Upon inspecting, I noticed that the roof panel had a 8' section that had separated. When googled, I saw several people had reported that their Xlr's had a roof panel separate while driving. I immediately took it to a body shop and they re-glued the panel by injecting glue into the separation. I have no idea if this is a recommended solutionn by GM.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 252019

XLR

  • 33,320 miles
While driving on the Florida turnpike suddenly there was a rush of air coming from the rearview mirror area. I stopped at the next service plaza and observed the front of the roof panel separating from the frame. GM used a adhesive on these Xlr roofs that is failing now. Corvette roofs panels were recalled for this issue and failed adhesive, but GM has not recalled the Xlr yet. They opened a investigation at the end of September of 2018.

- Groveland, FL, USA

problem #3

May 082017

XLR

  • 41,800 miles
Several Xlr owners have reported that their roof panel has separated and flown off the car at highway speeds. My top began emitting a whistling noise at highway speeds. When inspecting it, the center front of the top has begun to separate. These tops were apparently only glued as the only securement. Not mechanical methods were used. While mine has not totally separated, I have taken it to a body shop to get it re-secured. This is a serious safety issue and I am thankful I caught it before causing a serious issue. In the picture shown, there should be no gap between the front seal and the top at all. The attached pictures show the top beginning to separate. For reference, I have shown a top that totally separated to show the seriousness of this issue.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #2

Jun 152015

XLR

  • 110,000 miles
The retractable roof flew off while the car was moving. GM offered no assistance with this and denied any negligence. Case #8-2866250293

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #1

Apr 022017

XLR

  • 70 miles
I driving freeway about 70mph, big air noise then roof panel come off & frying.

- Gardena, CA, USA