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Exterior Lighting complaints
225 reportsClear category filter50,000 miles · Jul 11, 2019
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY WAS FOGGY. THE FAILURES CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE DIMLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND BELLEVUE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY WAS FOGGY. THE FAILURES CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE DIMLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND BELLEVUE CADILLAC (600 116TH AVE NE, BELLEVUE, WA) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #11231008
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 2019
Exterior LightingVisibility/wiper
HEADLIGHTS ARE GETTING EXTREMELY DIMMED AND NOW YOU CAN'T EVEN TELL IF THEY ARE ON VEHICLE IS UNDERIVABLE AT NIGHT TIME. I HAVE COMPLAINED MANY TIMES DIRECTLY TO CADILLAC CUSTOMER CARE BUT NO ONE CARE. DEALERSHIP SHIPS WANTS 1500.00 PER LIGHT TO REPLACE THEM. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE RECALL LONG TIME AGO.
NHTSA ODI #11228632
142,000 miles · Jun 12, 2019
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND WERE INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE "CHECK PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUD WEIZER MOTORS (2676 MILWAUKEE RD, BELOIT, WI 535…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND WERE INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE "CHECK PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LAMP" MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUD WEIZER MOTORS (2676 MILWAUKEE RD, BELOIT, WI 53511, (608) 466-1772) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT BULBS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
NHTSA ODI #11219484
50,000 miles · May 29, 2019
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM. SAFETY HAZARD. MECHANICS SAY NOTHING I CAN DO EXCEPT TRY REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AT $1500 EACH. AND, WHO KNOWS IF THIS WOULD WORK? THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I CANNOT SPEND $3,000 AS THIS IS HALF THE VALUE OF THE CAR. THE HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE REP…
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HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM. SAFETY HAZARD. MECHANICS SAY NOTHING I CAN DO EXCEPT TRY REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AT $1500 EACH. AND, WHO KNOWS IF THIS WOULD WORK? THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I CANNOT SPEND $3,000 AS THIS IS HALF THE VALUE OF THE CAR. THE HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11210752
102,225 miles · May 22, 2019
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME SO DIM, DRIVING AT NIGHT IS VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT USING THE HIGH BEAMS. USING HIGH BEAMS CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ONCOMING DRIVERS, SO THIS ISN'T AN OPTION. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH OEM PRODUCTS IS A SHORT TERM FIX AS THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT IS AS DEFECTIVE AS THE ORIGINAL. I'VE RESEAR…
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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME SO DIM, DRIVING AT NIGHT IS VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT USING THE HIGH BEAMS. USING HIGH BEAMS CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ONCOMING DRIVERS, SO THIS ISN'T AN OPTION. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH OEM PRODUCTS IS A SHORT TERM FIX AS THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT IS AS DEFECTIVE AS THE ORIGINAL. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON CADILLAC SRX FROM 2010 TO 2015. GM HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO RESOLVE THIS SAFETY HAZARD THEY CREATED.
NHTSA ODI #11209228
65,000 miles · May 17, 2019
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM AND BASICALLY UNUSABLE UNLESS THE BRIGHTS ARE ON. I ALSO HAVE CONDENSATION IN THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FIXTURE. THIS CAUSES THE LIGHTS TO BE EVEN MORE DIM COMING FROM THAT HEADLIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11208359
100,000 miles · Apr 29, 2019
Exterior Lighting
I AM ISSUING WITH THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM. THE LIGHT IS VERY DIM. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. CADILLAC STILL HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DRIVING VISIBILITY IS LOW THIS COULD RESULT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD THE OUTSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT CLEAN, BUT NO DIFFERE…
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I AM ISSUING WITH THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM. THE LIGHT IS VERY DIM. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. CADILLAC STILL HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DRIVING VISIBILITY IS LOW THIS COULD RESULT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD THE OUTSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT CLEAN, BUT NO DIFFERENCE IN LOW BEAM VISIBILITY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE GOR MANY DRIVERS.
NHTSA ODI #11204525
140,000 miles · Apr 10, 2019
Exterior Lighting
CADILLAC 2010 SRX HAS MOISTURE IN BOTH HEADLAMPS AGAIN. LEFT HEADLIGHTS HAS STOPPED WORKING, RIGHT SIDE IS WORKS ON AND OFF. HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN FIXED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO MOISTURE. WHEN WILL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND/OR CADILLAC GOING TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS? THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND ARE EXTREMELY DANG…
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CADILLAC 2010 SRX HAS MOISTURE IN BOTH HEADLAMPS AGAIN. LEFT HEADLIGHTS HAS STOPPED WORKING, RIGHT SIDE IS WORKS ON AND OFF. HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN FIXED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO MOISTURE. WHEN WILL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND/OR CADILLAC GOING TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS? THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DURING RAIN, SNOW, OR AT NIGHT. HELP!!!
NHTSA ODI #11195527
140,000 miles · Mar 29, 2019
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH HIGHER LUMEN BULBS BUT REMAINS DIM. DEALER HAS NO IDEA.
NHTSA ODI #11192414
87,000 miles · Mar 25, 2019
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WORLEY AUTO SALES (5042 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45011, (513) 737-8677), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WORLEY AUTO SALES (5042 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45011, (513) 737-8677), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11191311
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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