NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
46 reportsClear category filter83,000 miles · May 4, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SHIFT GEARS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ON THE MOST RECENT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SHIFT GEARS. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ON THE MOST RECENT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
NHTSA ODI #10714324
63,260 miles · May 4, 2015
Power TrainInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND NECK DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HOWE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER AND NECK DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL HOWEVER, NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,260.
NHTSA ODI #10714323
87,000 miles · Jan 26, 2015
Power Train
ON 2 OCCASIONS THIS MONTH MY 2010 SRX WENT FROM GOING APPROX 65 MPH TO AROUND 20 MPH MAX ON MAJOR FREEWAYS. I WORKED MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER, CALLED ONSTAR, THEY PROMPTED ME TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. BOTH TIMES I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBL…
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ON 2 OCCASIONS THIS MONTH MY 2010 SRX WENT FROM GOING APPROX 65 MPH TO AROUND 20 MPH MAX ON MAJOR FREEWAYS. I WORKED MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER, CALLED ONSTAR, THEY PROMPTED ME TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTART. BOTH TIMES I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY AT $784. THIS WAS SO SCARY LOSING POWER ON THE FREEWAY LIKE THIS, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10679039
25,900 miles · Jan 16, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10672929
75,000 miles · Jan 2, 2015
Power Train
AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SWITCH INTO 2ND GEAR ON THE HIGHWAY. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF, TURNED ON, AND BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE THEN SWITCHED GEARS AS USUAL. INTERESTED TO SEE IF THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ON THE 2013 CADILLAC SRX TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, AND IF IT NEEDS REPROGRAMMING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10669697
36,765 miles · Nov 3, 2014
Power Train
I AM UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR (DRIVE INTO PARK) WHEN I GO TO PARK THE CAR. WHEN I DO SHIFT INTO PARK THE DASH READS "SHIFT INTO PARK" AS IF IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE, EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER IS IN PARK AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I SIT THERE AND "JIGGLE" THE SHIFT KNOB FOR SEVERAL MINUTES UNTIL IT TURNS T…
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I AM UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR (DRIVE INTO PARK) WHEN I GO TO PARK THE CAR. WHEN I DO SHIFT INTO PARK THE DASH READS "SHIFT INTO PARK" AS IF IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE, EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER IS IN PARK AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I SIT THERE AND "JIGGLE" THE SHIFT KNOB FOR SEVERAL MINUTES UNTIL IT TURNS THE DASH ERROR MESSAGE OFF AND THEN THE CAR WILL TURN OFF AND I CAN FINALLY EXIT THE CAR. THIS CORRESPONDS WITH A NHTSA RECALL # 11V595. AND THE CAD DEALER AND GM ARE NOT COOPERATING WITH ME TO COVER THE FIX CHARGE. I AM FEARFUL OF ROLLING OR NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, OR WORSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10652087
130,000 miles · Oct 15, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE PROBLEM RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA ODI #10644783
82,000 miles · Sep 23, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10638505
35,000 miles · May 2, 2014
Power Train
UPON ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP OR ROLLING STOP, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 SECONDS. THIS INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN 5 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 55,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10586098
15,000 miles · Mar 25, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineExterior Lighting
PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT HAS ONGOING ELECTRICAL SHORT GOES OUT INDICATES ON THE INFORMATION CENTER THEN WILL RANDOMLY COME BACK ON TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER NO FIX. ALSO WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT THERE IS SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE TIRES AND SUSPENSION IT GETS WORSE WHEN COLD OUT. TO PAY 55,000.00 FOR A CAR AND HAVE O…
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PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT HAS ONGOING ELECTRICAL SHORT GOES OUT INDICATES ON THE INFORMATION CENTER THEN WILL RANDOMLY COME BACK ON TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER NO FIX. ALSO WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT THERE IS SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE TIRES AND SUSPENSION IT GETS WORSE WHEN COLD OUT. TO PAY 55,000.00 FOR A CAR AND HAVE ONGOING ISSUES. IT ALSO GOT NEW HEAD GASKETS AT 51,000 MILES AND A NEW TRANSMISSION AT 43,000 BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T GO IN TO REVERSE ONE AFTERNOON. HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10504396
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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