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2010 Cadillac Srx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Srx years

Owner complaints for the 2010 Cadillac Srx are substantially higher than the model-year median of 192.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

360 reports with mileage · 114 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 225 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Engine. Review the 52 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

21 crash reports5 fire reports18 injury reports

Suspension complaints

47 reports
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144,464 miles · Aug 19, 2021
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, additional brake pedal travel was required to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the traction control and service stabilitrak warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became firm. The contact res…

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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, additional brake pedal travel was required to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the traction control and service stabilitrak warning messages were displayed on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became firm. The contact restarted the vehicle to resume normal driving operation. The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 144,464. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11429767

Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2021
Power TrainSuspension

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, t…

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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the traction control, stabilitrak, and rear axle warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the tires were wearing unevenly due to the defective toe link. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to fix the defect. The dealer was contacted and hung up the phone when the contact asked for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI #11429590

67,000 miles · Aug 18, 2021
Suspension

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sway from side to side with the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal grinding sound would emit from the axle. Additionally, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle…

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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sway from side to side with the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal grinding sound would emit from the axle. Additionally, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the driveshaft; however, the power steering failure persisted without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where she was then referred to another dealer; however, the contact received no response from the second dealer. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11429566

Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2021
Suspension

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact's husband stated that over a year ago, the service rear axle message illuminated on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The contact's husband had then taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who reset the error code. Recently, the contact's husband stated t…

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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact's husband stated that over a year ago, the service rear axle message illuminated on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The contact's husband had then taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who reset the error code. Recently, the contact's husband stated that the same message returned, and the vehicle would rattle while driving over bumps in the road. The contact’s husband then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact's husband called the dealer who informed him that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11429392

210,000 miles · Aug 13, 2021
Suspension

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that soon after start-up, the "service stabilitrak" warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. After the first warning message, a second warning message would state "service stabilitrak, reducing power," as the vehicle would begin to stall. The contact would r…

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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that soon after start-up, the "service stabilitrak" warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. After the first warning message, a second warning message would state "service stabilitrak, reducing power," as the vehicle would begin to stall. The contact would restart the vehicle a few minutes after failure to resume normal driving. The contact then received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11428984

43,464 miles · Aug 11, 2021
Suspension

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal unidentified loud noise detected. There was a loud noise detected from the wheel and while, driving over humps in colder weather. The stabilizer, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle w…

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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal unidentified loud noise detected. There was a loud noise detected from the wheel and while, driving over humps in colder weather. The stabilizer, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the stabilizer shift link, lower control arm, separation bushings, lower control arm, and a worn stabilizer in the front needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 43,464.

NHTSA ODI #11428722

85,000 miles · May 3, 2021
SteeringSuspension

ON THE INTERSTATE (I-74 IN INDIANA) TRAVELING AT 70MPH THE REAR TOE LINK BROKE. MY CAR SWAYED TERRIBLY BACK AND FORTH AND ALMOST SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A REPAIR SHOP (NOT CADILLAC) RIGHT OFF THE HIGHWAY. THEY SAID THE REAR TOE LINK WAS BROKEN AND THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER CA…

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ON THE INTERSTATE (I-74 IN INDIANA) TRAVELING AT 70MPH THE REAR TOE LINK BROKE. MY CAR SWAYED TERRIBLY BACK AND FORTH AND ALMOST SPUN OUT COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A REPAIR SHOP (NOT CADILLAC) RIGHT OFF THE HIGHWAY. THEY SAID THE REAR TOE LINK WAS BROKEN AND THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER CADILLAC SAID BACK IN 2015 (BEFORE I OWNED THE VEHICLE) THERE WAS A RECALL AND THE TOE LINKS WERE "ADJUSTED". CLEARLY THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER CARS EVEN REMOTELY CLOSE TO ME THIS COULD HAVE HAD DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES. THE CAR IS NOW IN THE SHOP (AT SOME RANDOM SHOP IN INDIANA) GETTING FIXED BUT CADILLAC HAS SAID THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST. I DO NOT HAVE ANY DOCUMENTATION YET BUT WILL PROVIDE IT ONCE THE CAR IS FIXED.

NHTSA ODI #11414939

100 miles · Nov 12, 2020
SteeringSuspensionUnknown Or OtherCrashInjury

WHILE DRIVING MY SRX THROUGH DOWNTOWN AREA, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AND IT SUDDENLY WOULDN'T STEER IN THE DIRECTION I WANTED IT TO AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO HIT THE BRAKES IT DIVED DIRECTLY INTO A BRICK WALL AND ALL FOUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND CAR WAS DECLARED AS TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI #11374371

107,500 miles · Oct 8, 2020
SuspensionCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE, REAR AXLE SERVICE, AND POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL HOWEV…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, ENGINE, REAR AXLE SERVICE, AND POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT TRIED TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL HOWEVER CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. ALL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MINOR INJURIES TO BOTH ARMS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A LOT WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING HER INSURANCE ADJUSTER RESPONSE. THE POLICE DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTALED LOST. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V571000 (SUSPENSION) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,500.

NHTSA ODI #11363425

107,000 miles · May 1, 2019
EngineSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SERVICE REAR AXLE AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIZZA CADILLAC BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 8425 159TH ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487, (708) 429-6600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SERVICE REAR AXLE AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIZZA CADILLAC BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 8425 159TH ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487, (708) 429-6600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STILL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000. *TR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT PASSENGER SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED COST $1,300 KNOWN RECALL. RECALLS WERE NOT ALLOWED BUT ARE KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE 2010 SRX TOTAL EXPENSES. CATALYTIC CONVERTER KNOWN RECALL 8,600 C AN PROVIDE RECEIPTS.*JB

NHTSA ODI #11204961

Official recalls

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21V473000 · Suspension:rear

Jun 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.

14V571000 · Suspension:rear

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.

14V447000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

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.

11V595000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

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.

10V450000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid

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.

10V223000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

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NHTSA investigations

1

PE20019 · Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation

Opened Nov 6, 2020 · Closed Dec 23, 2021

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear

On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.

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Suspension

On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.

Suspension:rear

On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.