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Exterior Lighting complaints
225 reportsClear category filter146,000 miles · Apr 26, 2018
Exterior Lighting
THE LITES ARE TO DIM, AT NITE TO SEE THE ROAD AT A SAFE DISTANCE AHEAD. WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SEEING PEOPLE, ANIMALS, DEBRIS. HOLES ETC. WE HAVE BOUGHT THE BRIGHTEST BULBS THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO GM SPICS, WE HAD THEM INSTALLED BY A GM DEALER, THE RESULTS WERE A VERY MINIMAL IMPROVEMENT . GM DEALER SAID THE ONLY OTHER OPTION IS …
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THE LITES ARE TO DIM, AT NITE TO SEE THE ROAD AT A SAFE DISTANCE AHEAD. WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SEEING PEOPLE, ANIMALS, DEBRIS. HOLES ETC. WE HAVE BOUGHT THE BRIGHTEST BULBS THAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO GM SPICS, WE HAD THEM INSTALLED BY A GM DEALER, THE RESULTS WERE A VERY MINIMAL IMPROVEMENT . GM DEALER SAID THE ONLY OTHER OPTION IS TO BUY A RETO FIT KIT AT A COST OF $400. BULBS $200. AND THEN LABOR COST. TO ME IF I AM HAVING THESE SERIOUS ISSUES THERE R MANY OTHERS ALSO THIS A DANGER TO ME, FELLOW DRIVERS, ANIMALS, AND PEOPLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED ON THIS INVESTIGATION.
NHTSA ODI #11090256
100,000 miles · Mar 17, 2018
Exterior LightingCrashInjury
HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAULTY SEALS CAUSING CONDENSATION AND WATER TO LAY INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO SHORT OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE! WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALLL? SEEMS PRETTY SERIOUS 70MPH AN ANY SECOND COMPLETE DARKNESS
NHTSA ODI #11079892
Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2018
Exterior Lighting
TAKATA INFLATORS: HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. MANUFACTURES DEFECT MAY CAUSE AND ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT
NHTSA ODI #11078932
65,000 miles · Feb 21, 2018
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WATER IN THEM AND ARE CONSTANTLY GETTING SHORTED. HAPPENED TO ME AT NIGHT ON A HIGHWAY. HAD TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY IMMEDIATELY AND FIGURE OUT AN ALTERNATIVE. PRETTY SCARY.
NHTSA ODI #11073991
69,000 miles · Feb 20, 2018
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BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS APPEAR TO HAVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER INSIDE. THE LOW BEAMS NO LONGER PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT FOR ME TO SAFELY OPERATE MY VEHICLE AFTER DARK, AND EVEN SUDDENLY TOTALLY BLACKED OUT ONE NIGHT! ONCOMING DRIVERS WERE FLASHING THEIR HEADLIGHTS AT ME, AND I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON CONTINUOUSL…
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BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS APPEAR TO HAVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER INSIDE. THE LOW BEAMS NO LONGER PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT FOR ME TO SAFELY OPERATE MY VEHICLE AFTER DARK, AND EVEN SUDDENLY TOTALLY BLACKED OUT ONE NIGHT! ONCOMING DRIVERS WERE FLASHING THEIR HEADLIGHTS AT ME, AND I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON CONTINUOUSLY. I CALLED THE LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVEN'T HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH SRX HEADLIGHTS.
NHTSA ODI #11073834
120,000 miles · Feb 8, 2018
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. IN ORDER TO PROPERLY OPERATE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE DRIVEN USING THE HIGH BEAMS. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED, BUT A SOLUTION HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY. IN ORDER TO PROPERLY OPERATE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE DRIVEN USING THE HIGH BEAMS. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED, BUT A SOLUTION HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-387-3350820. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #11071789
5,000 miles · Feb 7, 2018
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PASSENGER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS FULL OF WATER, POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY SEAL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AMONG OWNERS, AND WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT TO SHORT OUT AND BECOME INOPERABLE. REPLACEMENT IS OVER $1500, AND CADILLAC REPLACES ASSEMBLIES WITH THE SAME FAULTY SEAL.
NHTSA ODI #11071667
Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2018
Exterior Lighting
HAD A BIT OF HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION DURING A HEAVY RAINFALL BUT SUN CAME OUT AND DRIED IT UP AND IT WORKED FINE. GONE THRU MANY CAR WASHES SINCE. 2 YEARS LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF THEY COULD WASH OFF THE ROAD SALT AFTER INSTALLING NEW TIRES. AFTER GETTING IT BACK THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WAS ALL F…
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HAD A BIT OF HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION DURING A HEAVY RAINFALL BUT SUN CAME OUT AND DRIED IT UP AND IT WORKED FINE. GONE THRU MANY CAR WASHES SINCE. 2 YEARS LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF THEY COULD WASH OFF THE ROAD SALT AFTER INSTALLING NEW TIRES. AFTER GETTING IT BACK THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WAS ALL FOGGY AND FULL OF WATER AND CONDENSATION. CMON CADILLAC YOU GUYS KNOW OF THIS PROBLEM AND YOU HOLD THE PRESSURE WASHER ON THE HEADLIGHT UNTIL IT'S FULL OF WATER. I THEN GET A CALL ASKING IF I WANT TO UPGRADE TO A NEWER YEAR... WHAT A WAY TO INCREASE BUSINESS AND LOSE A CUSTOMER. A WELL DOCUMENTED AND KNOWN PROBLEM AND YOU DELIBERATELY WORK ON IT UNTIL IT COSTS YOUR CLIENT MONEY AND IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE. WHAT NEXT ? WHAT IF IT WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM.. DON'T TRUST THE DEALERSHIPS AT ALL. USED TO THINK THERE WAS MORE OF A REPUTATION AND MORE INTEGRITY.. LOST ALL FAITH IN GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES.
NHTSA ODI #11071661
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2018
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I CANNOT USE MY LOW DIMS AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE ROAD IS NOT AT ALL VISIBLE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT CHOOSES NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE LOW VISIBILITY. I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS TO GM…
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HEADLIGHT SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I CANNOT USE MY LOW DIMS AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE ROAD IS NOT AT ALL VISIBLE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD AND GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT CHOOSES NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD A MINOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE LOW VISIBILITY. I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS TO GM ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS FOR THIS ISSUE FROM OTHER CONSUMERS THAT ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11061300
95,000 miles · Dec 29, 2017
Exterior Lighting
WHEN CAR WAS EXPOSED TO A HEAVY RAIN, BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT DUE TO WATER DRAINING INTO THE HEADLIGHTS. PER CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND CADILLAC FORUMS, THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. CADILLAC (GM) DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11057386
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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