NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
52 reportsClear category filter90,000 miles · Nov 22, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 02/14/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER TRAIN FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 02/15/17
NHTSA ODI #10927392
40,000 miles · Nov 21, 2016
Air BagsEngineStructureCrashFire
I WAS IN A MINOR COLLISION. RAN INTO THE BACK OF SOMEONE. MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND MY ENGINE IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT ON FIRE AND IN A FEW MINUTES MY WHOLE CARE WAS ON FIRE AND DESTROYED. THERE WAS NO KNOWN REASON HOW OR WHY THE FIRE STARTED.
NHTSA ODI #10927215
90,000 miles · Oct 5, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENDURED EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENDURED EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IN BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. UPDATED 01/10/17*LJ UPDATED 01/25/17.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10914051
74,000 miles · Sep 15, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
NHTSA ODI #10906935
89,567 miles · Jun 29, 2016
Engine
SERVICE ENGINE LITE ON, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, CAMSHAFT SENSOR.
NHTSA ODI #10881619
89,000 miles · Jan 8, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED, BUT A REPAIR COULD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED, BUT A REPAIR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA ODI #10818957
70,000 miles · May 7, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineSuspension
I TOOK MY 2010 SRX INTO DEALERSHIP DUE TO A LOUD ROARING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT 50-60 MPH. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND VEHICLE ALIGNED. TIRES HAD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THEM. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AND VEHICLE ALIGNED ($1000.00+). APPROXIMATELY 2 - 3 WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED A LOS…
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I TOOK MY 2010 SRX INTO DEALERSHIP DUE TO A LOUD ROARING NOISE AND VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT 50-60 MPH. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND VEHICLE ALIGNED. TIRES HAD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THEM. ALL TIRES WERE REPLACED AND VEHICLE ALIGNED ($1000.00+). APPROXIMATELY 2 - 3 WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED A LOSS OF POWER IN THE VEHICLE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND SHOOK LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE. THIS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. STABILITY TRAC LIGHT COME ON DURING THIS TIME BUT THEN WENT OUT. 05.01.15, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER TO ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH AND HAS AN AWFUL ROARING NOISE. 05.05.15, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP & IS CURRENTLY THERE. RECEIVED CALL FROM DEALERSHIP THAT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED @ $1,100.00+. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THIS SOLUTION & DO NOT BELIEVE IS WILL FIX THE CURRENT ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE, AS I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING A BEARING ISSUE @ 70K MILES. I NOW BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING MORE WAS WRONG TO HAVE CAUSED MY TIRES TO HAVE WORN SO QUICKLY AND POORLY. FURTHER, THERE IS MOISTURE BUILDUP IN BOTH OF MY HEADLAMPS THAT I PREDICT WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS AFTER READING PREVIOUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS WITHOUT GMS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10715110
66,391 miles · Oct 29, 2014
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,391.
NHTSA ODI #10651092
70,000 miles · Oct 8, 2014
Engine
WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN. I HAVE TO EITHER UNDO THE BATTERY OR TAKE THE FAN FUSE OUT. I TOOK IT IN AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY IT WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10643454
25,540 miles · Apr 24, 2013
Engine
IN JANUARY, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH CHILDREN IN IT, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. LUCKILY, THE CAR BEHIND ALSO STOPPED AND HELPED HER PUSH THE CAR TO THE SIDE. AFTER A FEW TRIES, THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLE…
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IN JANUARY, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH CHILDREN IN IT, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. LUCKILY, THE CAR BEHIND ALSO STOPPED AND HELPED HER PUSH THE CAR TO THE SIDE. AFTER A FEW TRIES, THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN FIXED. LAST SUNDAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED AGAIN. I HAD A HARD TIME STEERING THE WHEEL BUT WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO CROSS LANES AND COME TO A STOP ON A FREEWAY. THE CAR IS IN THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT CADILLAC JUST ADVISED THAT THEY CANNOT GUARANTEE WHETHER THE CAR WILL STOP AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. THE GUARANTEE SHOULD COME FROM THE DEALERSHIP NOT CADILLAC AND SINCE I OWN IT, I SHOULD MAKE A DECISION TO DRIVE IT OR NOT. IS THIS CAR SAFE TO DRIVE SINCE MY SON WAS IN SUCH PANIC WHEN IT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY ? JUST SO LUCKY IT WAS EARLY MORNING WITH NOT MUCH TRAFFIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509494
Official recalls
6Jun 24, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Sep 19, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Jul 23, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Dec 20, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS PROPERLY ROUTED AND SEATED IN THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
Sep 30, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L GAS ENGINES (LAU) OR 3.0L GAS ENGINES (LF1). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PROCESSING OF THE CRIMP DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE LINE. IF THE LINE WAS DAMAGED, A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP. IF THERE IS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR STEERING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYS ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
May 25, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE. IF LOW OCTANE (REGULAR) FUEL IS USED IN THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE (PREMIUM) FUEL AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL AND ON THE FUEL FILLER DOOR, THE COMBINATION OF REGULAR FUEL USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS MAY INDUCE PRE-IGNITION. IF PRE-IGNITION OCCURS, YOU MAY HEAR A PINGING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE ONSET OF THIS NOISE, A CONNECTING ROD OR PISTON MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE, AND PERHAPS ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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