NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Exterior Lighting complaints
225 reportsClear category filter73,000 miles · Nov 10, 2017
Exterior Lighting
EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS BUILDING UP CONDENSATION INSIDE AND SHORTENING OUT COMPONENTS DUE TO HEADLIGHTS UNIT NOT BEING SEALED CORRECTLY. REPLACING HEADLIGHTS COST APROX $3000 TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THIS ISSUE IS DUE TO GM NOT SEALING THE UNIT PROPERLY / CORRECTLY. IF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE CORRECTLY SEALED THERE WOULD NEVER BE ANY CONDE…
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EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS BUILDING UP CONDENSATION INSIDE AND SHORTENING OUT COMPONENTS DUE TO HEADLIGHTS UNIT NOT BEING SEALED CORRECTLY. REPLACING HEADLIGHTS COST APROX $3000 TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THIS ISSUE IS DUE TO GM NOT SEALING THE UNIT PROPERLY / CORRECTLY. IF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE CORRECTLY SEALED THERE WOULD NEVER BE ANY CONDENSATION / LEAKAGE GETTING INSIDE AND SHORTENING OUT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL DUE TO A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AS HEADLIGHTS CAN STOP WORKING. WHEN STARTING VEHICLE THE NEXT EVENING HEADLIGHTS DID NOT COME ON AND RECECIVED A MESSAGES ON DASH BOARD TO CHECK LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLIGHTS BULB. CADILLAC DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME CONDENSATION BUILD UP. MOREOVER, IF A PERSON IS ON A LONG DRIVING TRIP OR LOCAL, HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT AND LAW ENFORCMENT CAN STOP AN INDIVIDUAL FOR DRIVING WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS.
NHTSA ODI #11045070
115,467 miles · Nov 6, 2017
Exterior Lighting
MOISTURE FORMS IN THE HEADLIGHT DUE TO FAULTY SEALING CAUSING THE WIRING TO SHORT OUT AND THEN THE HEADLIGHT BURNS OUT. REPAIRS ARE COSTLY, PAID $1817.29 IN OCTOBER 2016. NOW THE OTHER LEADLIGHT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT.
NHTSA ODI #11043623
56,000 miles · Oct 17, 2017
Air BagsExterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM CAN'T SEE NOTHING PAST THE HOOD OF CAR, HAVE TRIED REPLACING HEAD LAMPS TWICE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT, NIGHT DRIVING CAN ONLY BE DONE WITH HI BEAM CAUSING ME TO BLIND OTHER DRIVERS. I KEEP GETTING SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING WHENEVER A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR TOOK IT TO A D…
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LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM CAN'T SEE NOTHING PAST THE HOOD OF CAR, HAVE TRIED REPLACING HEAD LAMPS TWICE WITH NO IMPROVEMENT, NIGHT DRIVING CAN ONLY BE DONE WITH HI BEAM CAUSING ME TO BLIND OTHER DRIVERS. I KEEP GETTING SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING WHENEVER A PASSENGER IS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP BUT THEY WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM .
NHTSA ODI #11034094
104,000 miles · Aug 15, 2017
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS VERY DIM, UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. SOME CONDENSATION IN 1 HEADLIGHT. VERY DISAPPOINTING TO SEE ALL THESE SAME COMPLAINTS AND THE COMPANY REFUSING TO CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMERS SAFETY. I'VE ONLY OWNED THE CAR A FEW MONTHS AND I LOVE EVERYTHING EXCEPT THAT, AND IT IS A DEAL BREAKER.
NHTSA ODI #11015450
133,388 miles · Jul 29, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior LightingService Brakes
MOISTURE IN DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT DUE TO BROKEN SEAL. MANUFACTURER/DEALER KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLE'S CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. NEW HEADLAMPS BURN OUT PREMATURELY AND CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME UNEXPECTEDLY. ALSO, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON, ABS LIGHT ALWAYS ON.
NHTSA ODI #11011402
60,500 miles · Jul 12, 2017
Exterior Lighting
HEAD LAMPS LEAK WATER & REPEATEDLY BURN OUT (BLOW) LIGHT BULBS CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT & LOOSING BOTH HEADLAMPS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE 2ND GENERATION SRX. GM REFUSES TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN CHARGING OVER $2000 TO REPLACE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. H…
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HEAD LAMPS LEAK WATER & REPEATEDLY BURN OUT (BLOW) LIGHT BULBS CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT & LOOSING BOTH HEADLAMPS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE 2ND GENERATION SRX. GM REFUSES TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN CHARGING OVER $2000 TO REPLACE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. HERE IS A LINK TO OVER 175 POST REGARDING HEADLAMP FAILURE ON THE 2010-2015 CADILLACE SRX: HTTP://WWW.CADILLACFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/CADILLAC-SRX-SECOND-GENERATION-FORUM-2010/637417-FIX-LEAKING-HEADLIGHTS-WATER-CONDENSATION-MOISTURE.HTML
NHTSA ODI #11004818
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHT FAILED ON OUR VEHICLE DUE TO MOISTURE INSIDE THE LIGHT. APPARENTLY, GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AS IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, CADILLAC WANTS $2000 TO FIX THIS HEADLIGHT WHICH I SEE AS A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY IN FLORIDA WHERE MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE INSIDE AN IMPROPERLY SEALED HEADLIGHT. IF BOTH BALLAST…
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THE HEADLIGHT FAILED ON OUR VEHICLE DUE TO MOISTURE INSIDE THE LIGHT. APPARENTLY, GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AS IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT. HOWEVER, CADILLAC WANTS $2000 TO FIX THIS HEADLIGHT WHICH I SEE AS A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY IN FLORIDA WHERE MOISTURE CAN ACCUMULATE INSIDE AN IMPROPERLY SEALED HEADLIGHT. IF BOTH BALLASTS FAIL, IT WOULD LEAVE THE DRIVER WITHOUT ANY HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS HEADLIGHT FAILED DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM IN FLORIDA AT NIGHT, LEAVING US WITH ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10995467
Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2017
Exterior Lighting
DIM/RUNNING HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT VERY DIM CANNOT SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HAVE TO USE HIGH BEAMS. WHEN TAKEN TO CADILLAC THEY CLAIM THAT MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS IS WHAT CAUSES THE PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO ME TO BE A DESIGN FAILURE. VERY UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND ASTRONOMICALLY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE REPAIRED.
NHTSA ODI #10993213
106,000 miles · May 16, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLAMPS ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX ARE NOT SAFE! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION GETTING INSIDE THESE LAMPS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BURN OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT CAUSE…
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THE HEADLAMPS ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX ARE NOT SAFE! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION GETTING INSIDE THESE LAMPS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BURN OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT CAUSED THE BULB TO GO OUT. THEY QUOTED ME OVER 2K FOR A HEADLAMP N BULB. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!! GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE HEADLAMPS ASAP!! THESE VEHICLES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE MADE WITH THE BEST PARTS, BUT I SEE GM HAS FAILED!! THIS MATTER NEEDS ATTENTION IMMIDIATLY BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR EVEN WORSE!!
NHTSA ODI #10986052
106,000 miles · May 10, 2017
Exterior Lighting
I BOUGHT THIS CADILLAC SRX 2010 A FEW WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY THE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ⚠️ SHOWED UP ON THE SCREEN. THEY HAVE A LOT OF MOISTURE INSIDE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO NOW.
NHTSA ODI #10984787
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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