Cadillac XTS — Epsilon II, enlarged (2013–2019)
The NICB VIN manuals list the Cadillac XTS from the 2013 through the 2019 model year, in front- and all-wheel drive, as Base (Standard from 2014), Luxury Collection, Premium Collection, Platinum Collection (Platinum Edition from 2015), a Livery series, twin turbo series from 2014 (Vsport from 2015, V-Sport from 2017) and, from 2017, Luxury, Premium Luxury and Platinum. The repository holds no GM order guide or RPO code list for the XTS; the one XTS factory document, GM's 2014 Car and Truck Guide, prints the eight 2014 paint colour codes (and a ninth, Summit White, for the Livery/Limousine model) but no options or packages, so the other rows come from GM Authority's RPO Central articles, which print GM's RPO-level change list for each model year from 2014 to 2018 (and for the XTS Professional livery and coachbuilder models), from Wikipedia's engine table, and from the NICB livery series; there is no source for 2019 codes. A change list dates a code to the year it is new, changed or deleted, so most rows carry one or two years only; the years between them are gaps, not claims.
Codes
Engines
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LF3 | Engine, 3.6L V6, twin turbo, DOHC, VVT | 2014 | new for the model year: Premium Collection and Platinum Collection AWD; 410 hp per Wikipedia; Wikipedia's engine table agrees on the code and dates it 2013–2019, so only 2014 is claimed (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes; Wikipedia Cadillac XTS) | confirmed |
| LFX | Engine, 3.6L V6, DOHC, VVT | 2013–2019 | 304 hp; Wikipedia's engine table for the XTS names LFX as the 3.6L V6 and dates it 2013–2019 (2013 and 2019 come from that table); GM's 2014 Car and Truck Guide lists a 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT at 304 hp for the XTS without printing the code; sibling: the Chevrolet Impala (also Epsilon II) prints LFX as its 3.6L V6 in its 2014 fleet order guide, a corroboration of the code only and not an XTS source; single-source: the XTS tie is Wikipedia alone | single-source |
Transmissions
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MHM | Transmission, 6 speed automatic | 2014 | new for the model year with the twin turbo engine: Premium Collection and Platinum Collection AWD (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes) | confirmed |
Axles
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW5 | Axle, 3.16 ratio | 2014 | new for the model year: Premium Collection and Platinum Collection AWD (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes) | confirmed |
Packages & Trims
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1SA | Equipment group 1SA, XTS | 2017 | the base series, renamed from Standard 1SA for the model year (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| 1SK | Equipment group 1SK, Premium Luxury V-Sport Twin Turbo | 2017 | renamed from Premium V-Sport Twin Turbo 1SK for the model year (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes); the 2018 list deletes the trim | confirmed |
| B05 | Package, XTS Professional, armored | 2016–2017 | only in: XTS Professional; incomplete chassis for a coachbuilder (GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes, which list it in its model table); single-source: the 2016 article does not credit GM for its lists | single-source |
| B9Q | Package, XTS Professional, coachbuilder funeral coach | 2016–2017 | only in: XTS Professional; incomplete chassis for a coachbuilder; 2017: CUE with navigation (IO6) added, 1SH group (GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes); 2016: GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes, which prints the code on its model list; the 2014 and 2015 Professional articles print the same code as BQ9 in one line | single-source |
| PCK | Luxury Level One Package | 2017 | only in: XTS Professional; now includes the ventilated driver and front passenger seats KU9 (GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| PCW | Driver Awareness Package | 2016, 2018 | 2016: now contains Surround Vision UVH (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes); 2018: adds Following Distance Indicator UE4 and Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking UHY (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| V4U | Package, XTS Professional, coachbuilder limousine | 2016–2017 | only in: XTS Professional; incomplete chassis for a coachbuilder (GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes, which list it in its model table); single-source: the 2016 article does not credit GM for its lists | single-source |
| W20 | Package, XTS Professional, livery | 2016–2019 | only in: XTS Professional; FWD; 2016: GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes; 2017: model table of GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes; 2018 and 2019: the NICB 2019 manual prints Livery (W20) on its 2019 and 2018 columns [NICB nicb2019-gm.txt p.46]; single-source: no one source dates all four years | single-source |
| W30 | Package, XTS Professional, coachbuilder stretch livery | 2016–2017 | only in: XTS Professional; incomplete chassis for a coachbuilder (GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes, which list it in its model table); single-source: the 2016 article does not credit GM for its lists | single-source |
Equipment
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Memory Package | 2017 | the 2017 list heads the code: it is no longer available on Luxury, replaced there by A45; 2016 is not claimed; GM's 2014 list recodes the package to A44, which is not claimed as a year because the line is not headed by the code (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| A45 | Seat memory, driver | 2017 | Luxury only; passenger memory not available (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AQJ | Seats, front bucket, 22-way adjustable, with massage | 2016 | now standard on Platinum (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| DNV | Mirrors, outside, heated, power-adjustable, auto-dimming, body color, power-folding, with turn signal indicators and remote control | 2015 | new for the model year (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes; GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| DT4 | Smoker's package, includes cigarette lighter element and ashtray | 2014 | only in: XTS Professional livery; new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| DWL | Mirrors, outside, heated, power-adjustable, auto-dimming, body color, manual-folding, with turn signal indicators and puddle lamps | 2014 | only in: XTS Professional; deleted for 2015, replaced by DNV (GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| F38 | Level control, automatic, rear air springs | 2018 | no longer available on the XTS and Luxury trims (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| F55 | Magnetic Ride Control | 2018 | no longer available on the XTS and Luxury trims (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GGC | Grille, Platinum | 2016, 2018 | 2016: new design for the Platinum Collection grille (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes); 2018: named the custom grille for Platinum (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| IO5 | Audio system, Cadillac CUE information and media control | 2017 | replaced by IOS for the model year after (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| IO6 | Audio system, Cadillac CUE information and media control, with embedded navigation | 2017 | CUE with navigation became available on the XTS Professional coachbuilder funeral coach B9Q (GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes); replaced by IOT (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| IOS | Audio system, Cadillac user experience | 2018 | replaces IO5 with CUE version 3.0 (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| IOT | Audio system, Cadillac user experience, with embedded navigation | 2018 | replaces IO6 with CUE version 3.0 (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| K4C | Wireless charging | 2016 | new for the model year (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes; GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| KI3 | Steering wheel, heated, automatic | 2018 | replaces UVD (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| KU1 | Seat, ventilated, driver | 2016 | the 2017 list deletes it, recoded to KU9 (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| KU3 | Seat, ventilated, front passenger | 2016 | the 2017 list deletes it, recoded to KU9 (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| KU9 | Seats, ventilated, driver and front passenger | 2017 | replaces KU1 and KU3; included in the Luxury Level One Package PCK on the XTS Professional (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| NJ2 | Steering, power, variable assist, electric | 2014 | FWD models only; new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes; GM Authority 2014 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| PCN | LPO, summer and winter mat package | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| PCP | LPO, protection package | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| PMA | Seat, front, thigh adjust, driver only | 2015 | only in: XTS Professional W20 with 1SE; included in the Luxury Level One Package (GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| PMB | Seat, front, thigh adjust, passenger only | 2015 | only in: XTS Professional W20 with 1SE; included in the Luxury Level One Package (GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| Q2B | Tires, 19 inch, all season | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it, replaced by RJZ (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| Q6M | Wheels, 19 inch aluminum, premium paint, chrome inserts | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it, replaced by Q7W (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| Q7F | Wheels, 20 inch aluminum, Sterling Silver premium paint | 2017 | Premium Luxury and Platinum V-Sport Twin Turbo only (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| Q7J | Wheels, 20 inch aluminum, Ultra Bright machined, premium paint | 2018 | standard on Platinum only; replaces RQ9 (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| Q7W | Wheels, 19 inch aluminum, Pearl Nickel premium paint, chrome inserts | 2018 | same wheel design as Q6M with a new paint finish; replaces Q6M (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| Q94 | Wheels, 19 inch aluminum, polished | 2018 | available on Luxury only; same design as RUI with a polished finish (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| REH | Wheels, 19 inch aluminum, premium painted finish | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it, replaced by RUI (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| RJZ | Tires, 19 inch, all season | 2018 | replaces Q2B (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| RQ9 | Wheels, 20 inch aluminum, polished finish, chrome inserts | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it, replaced by Q7J (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| RQA | Wheels, 20 inch cast aluminum, premium painted finish | 2018 | now standard on Premium Luxury (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| RT9 | Wheels, 19 inch aluminum, polished | 2017 | was standard on Premium Luxury; the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| RUI | Wheels, 19 inch aluminum, Sterling Silver premium paint finish | 2018 | standard on Luxury only; replaces REH (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| SFE | LPO, wheel lock kit, chrome, includes 4 locks and 1 key | 2014 | new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes; GM Authority 2014 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| T4F | Headlamps, high intensity discharge | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it, replaced by LED headlamps T4L (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| T4L | Headlamps, LED | 2018 | replaces T95 (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| T87 | Lamps, front cornering | 2018 | Premium Luxury and Platinum models (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| T95 | Headlamps, Adaptive Forward Lighting | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| TG5 | Radio, single disc CD and MP3 player | 2014 | the 2015 lists delete it, for the XTS and the XTS Professional (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes; GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| TL1 | Grille, twin turbo (2014), sport (2016), special (2018) | 2014, 2016, 2018 | the wording changes by year: 2014: twin turbo grille, new for the model year, Premium Collection and Platinum Collection AWD (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes); 2016: sport grille, new for the model year on the XTS Professional (GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes) and standard on all Collections except Platinum (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes); 2018: special grille, on the XTS, Luxury and Premium Luxury trims (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes); all three dated points are rated confirmed, so the row is confirmed; years in between are not claimed | confirmed |
| TQ5 | Headlamps, IntelliBeam | 2014 | new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| TSA | Grille, V-Sport | 2018 | Platinum V-Sport Twin Turbo (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UE4 | Following Distance Indicator | 2018 | new for the model year, part of the Driver Awareness Package PCW (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UFQ | Parking assist, automatic | 2014 | FWD models only; new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UFT | Side Blind Zone Alert | 2017 | replaced by UKC (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UHX | Lane Keep Assist | 2015, 2017 | 2015: FWD models only, new for the model year (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes); 2017: the description reads Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (Luxury, Premium Luxury and Platinum FWD) (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UHY | Automatic braking, low speed forward | 2018 | new for the model year, part of the Driver Awareness Package PCW (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UKC | Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert | 2018 | replaces UFT (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UVC | Rear vision camera | 2018 | now standard on the XTS trim (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UVD | Steering wheel, heated | 2017 | replaced by the automatic heated steering wheel KI3 (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UVH | Surround Vision | 2016 | new for the model year (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| UWG | Rear seat entertainment system | 2014, 2016 | 2014: new for the model year, Premium Collection and Platinum Collection (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes); 2016: the 2017 list deletes it (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| VRV | LPO, splash guards, molded, body color | 2016–2017 | 2016: new for the model year (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes); 2017: the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| VV4 | OnStar with 4G LTE | 2015 | provides a Wi-Fi hotspot; new for the model year, with a new antenna (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes); the 2016 XTS Professional article lists it as new for 2016, which is not claimed (that article does not credit GM for its lists) | confirmed |
| VYW | LPO, floor mats, premium carpeted, with vehicle logo | 2014, 2017 | 2014: new for the model year, in Jet Black, Dune and Dark Urban (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes); 2017: the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| W28 | Rear seat armrest, redundant radio controls | 2014–2015 | 2014: new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes; GM Authority 2014 XTS Professional changes); 2015: Platinum and Vsport Platinum Collections (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| W68 | Rear seat armrest, rear sunshade control | 2014–2015 | 2014: new for the model year (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes; GM Authority 2014 XTS Professional changes); 2015: with redundant radio controls, Platinum and Vsport Platinum Collections (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| WCN | LPO, CD optical drive | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
Paint
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1E | Red Passion Tintcoat | 2016–2017 | extra charge; 2016: new for the model year, not available at start of production (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes); 2017: the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| G1F | Cocoa Bronze Metallic | 2015 | extra charge; new for the model year, not available at start of production; the 2016 lists delete it (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes; GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes; GM Authority 2016 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| G1M | Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic | 2015 | extra charge; new for the model year, not available at start of production (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes; GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| G1W | Crystal White Tricoat | 2016 | extra charge; new for the model year, not available at start of production (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes; GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| G7Q | Phantom Gray Metallic | 2017 | extra charge, no additional charge on Platinum or Platinum V-Sport; new for the model year, not available at start of production (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes) | confirmed |
| GAN | Radiant Silver Metallic | 2014 | printed in GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide for the XTS and for the XTS Livery/Limousine ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
| GAZ | Summit White | 2014 | XTS Livery/Limousine only (model 6GB69); printed in GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide only on the Livery/Limousine page ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
| GB8 | Stellar Black Metallic | 2016 | extra charge, no additional charge on Platinum or Platinum Vsport; new for the model year, not available at start of production (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GBA | Black Raven | 2014 | printed in GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide for the XTS and for the XTS Livery/Limousine ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
| GBE | Crystal Red Tintcoat | 2014, 2015 | 2015: the 2016 lists delete it (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes; GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes); 2014 from GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
| GBN | White Diamond Tricoat | 2014, 2015 | 2015: the 2016 lists delete it; GM prints the name White Diamond Tricoat in its deletion lines (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes; GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes); 2014 from GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
| GC8 | Dark Emerald Metallic | 2016 | the 2017 list deletes it (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GGA | Deep Amethyst Metallic | 2017 | extra charge, no additional charge on Platinum or Platinum V-Sport; new for the model year, not with the Kona Brown interior AFF, not available at start of production; the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes; GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GLJ | Graphite Metallic | 2014, 2016 | 2016: the 2017 lists delete it (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes); 2014 from GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117; 2015 is not evidenced | confirmed |
| GLK | Black Diamond Tricoat | 2014, 2015 | 2015: the 2016 lists delete it; GM prints the name Black Diamond Tricoat in its deletion lines (GM Authority 2016 XTS changes; GM Authority 2016 XTS Professional changes); 2014 from GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
| GMU | Bronze Dune Metallic | 2017 | extra charge; new for the model year, not available at start of production (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GPA | Stone Gray Metallic | 2018 | extra charge, no additional charge on Platinum or Platinum V-Sport (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GPJ | Red Horizon Tintcoat | 2018 | extra charge (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| GWT | Silver Coast Metallic | 2014, 2016 | 2016: the 2017 lists delete it (GM Authority 2017 XTS changes; GM Authority 2017 XTS Professional changes); 2014 from GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117; 2015 is not evidenced | confirmed |
| GXH | Sapphire Blue Metallic | 2014 | the 2015 lists delete it (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes; GM Authority 2015 XTS Professional changes); 2014 from GM's 2014 Car & Truck Guide ⛭ GM factory document — 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.50 · 2014 gm fleet car truck guide copy xr793, p.117 | confirmed |
Interior Trim
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFE | Interior trim, Medium Titanium with Jet Black accents | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AFF | Interior trim, Caramel with Jet Black accents | 2014 | the 2015 list changes it to Kona Brown (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AFF | Interior trim, Kona Brown with Jet Black accents, Open Pore Sapele wood trim | 2015 | replaces Caramel with Jet Black accents (GM Authority 2015 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AFG | Interior trim, Jet Black with Light Wheat accents | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AFH | Interior trim, Light Platinum with Dark Urban and Cocoa accents | 2017 | the 2018 list deletes it (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AFH | Interior trim, Jet Black with Chevron perforated inserts | 2018 | Platinum and Platinum V-Sport Twin Turbo only; replaces AFG; paired with High Gloss Lineate wood trim (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
| AFK | Interior trim, Maple Sugar with Jet Black accents, Chevron perforated inserts | 2018 | Platinum and Platinum V-Sport Twin Turbo only; paired with High Gloss Ebony Lineate wood trim (GM Authority 2018 XTS changes) | confirmed |
Internal / Process
| Code | Description | Years | Models/Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPM | Conversion code, all-wheel drive models | 2014 | internal code; new for the model year, AWD models only (GM Authority 2014 XTS changes) | confirmed |
Sources
Factory documents (T1)
chevrolet/2014-gm-fleet-car-truck-guide-copy-xr793.txt— GM 2014 Fleet Car & Truck Guide (xr793.com copy), XTS page 50 and XTS Livery/Limousine page 117; prints the 2014 exterior colour codes (GAN, GBA, GBE, GBN, GLJ, GLK, GWT, GXH; GAZ on the Livery/Limousine page) and prints no options or packages- Sibling mention only, not a source for any row: the 2014 Impala fleet order guide (Wayback capture) prints LFX for the Impala, named in the LFX Notes as corroboration of the code
Other sources
- GM Authority RPO Central articles, each read 2026-11-07 through Firecrawl (direct fetches return HTTP 403), one request at a time, at least 10 seconds apart, no login wall or CAPTCHA met; the articles print GM's official RPO-level change lists for the model year, except the 2016 XTS Professional article, which does not say so (rows resting on it alone are single-source):
- 2014 XTS changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/05/2014-cadillac-xts-gets-twin-turbo-v6-lf3-other-improvements-rpo-central/
- 2014 XTS Professional changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/05/cadillac-xts-professional-vehicles-changes-for-2014-model-year-rpo-central/
- 2015 XTS changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/06/cadillac-xts-receives-several-updates-changes-for-2015-model-year-rpo-central/
- 2015 XTS Professional changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/08/changes-to-2015-cadillac-xts-professional-released-rpo-central/
- 2016 XTS changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/04/2016-cadillac-xts-gets-a-few-welcome-changes-and-updates/
- 2016 XTS Professional changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/05/2016-cadillac-xts-professional-sees-color-equipment-changes-and-more/
- 2017 XTS changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/04/2017-cadillac-xts-gets-new-colors-trim-level-structure-cue-updates-and-more/
- 2017 XTS Professional changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/05/here-are-the-updates-and-changes-to-the-2017-xts-professional-vehicles/
- 2018 XTS changes: https://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/cadillac/xts/2018-cadillac-xts/2018-cadillac-xts-changes-updates-new-features/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_XTS — read 2026-11-07 through Firecrawl; the article and its engine table count as one source (unrated)
- NICB VIN manuals: nicb2013-gm.txt p.37, nicb2014-gm.txt p.39–40, nicb2015-gm.txt p.40–41, nicb2016-gm.txt p.44–45, nicb2017-gm.txt p.46, nicb2018-gm.txt p.45–46, nicb2019-gm.txt p.45–46 (XTS series lists); no network use