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360 reports with mileage · 114 unknown
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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 →
Electrical System. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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
What owners actually said
474 reports
1,291 miles · Dec 31, 2018
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT AND TAKE EXTRA TIME TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT AND TAKE EXTRA TIME TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,291. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11164253
70,000 miles · Dec 30, 2018
Exterior Lighting
THE LIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM. VERY DANGEROUS ON THE ROAD. I'VE REPLACED THE FUSES FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. I'VE REPLACED THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND STILL NO LUCK. ONE DONE RESEARCH ONLINE AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE. CADILLAC WILL NOT FIX IT.
NHTSA ODI #11164051
47,000 miles · Dec 29, 2018
EngineService Brakes
TWO INCIDENTS THAT ENDANGERED MY LIFE AS WELL AS OTHERS. VEHICLE WITH 26,000 MILES DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 TO 70 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STOPS COMPUTER SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED TRAFFIC BEHIND WAS LUCKY ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ME. SECOND INCIDENT LAST WEEK ON INTERSTATE TRAFFIC ALL STOPPED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION I HAVE LITT…
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TWO INCIDENTS THAT ENDANGERED MY LIFE AS WELL AS OTHERS. VEHICLE WITH 26,000 MILES DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 65 TO 70 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE STOPS COMPUTER SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED TRAFFIC BEHIND WAS LUCKY ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ME. SECOND INCIDENT LAST WEEK ON INTERSTATE TRAFFIC ALL STOPPED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION I HAVE LITTLE TO NO BRAKES FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE OFF TO MY RIGHT SITUATION VERY VERY DANGEROUS.
NHTSA ODI #11163953
94,000 miles · Dec 18, 2018
Exterior Lighting
DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT DOES NOT WORK AS CONDENSATION BUILD UP BLOWS OUT THE LAMP. THIS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES AND IS NOW OUT THE THIRD TIME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE ON THIS MODEL AND CADILLAC DOES NOT EVEN MAKE A REPLACEMENT THAT DOES THE SAME THING AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THAT A NEW UNIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
NHTSA ODI #11162159
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2018
Exterior Lighting
HEAD LIGHT ARE MOIST AND VERY LOW AND I BARELY CAN SEE AT NIGHT , IT'S A MANUFACTURER ISSUE AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT IN MY OWN
NHTSA ODI #11161859
122,962 miles · Dec 6, 2018
Engine
AT 96,126, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO CADILLAC DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CODE P0017 CAME UP AND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HAD THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACED. AT 122,962, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK BACK TO SAME CADILLAC DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CODE P0017 CAME UP AGAIN AND THAT THE TIMING CH…
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AT 96,126, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO CADILLAC DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT CODE P0017 CAME UP AND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HAD THE TIMING CHAIN REPLACED. AT 122,962, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK BACK TO SAME CADILLAC DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE CODE P0017 CAME UP AGAIN AND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED ONCE AGAIN AFTER ONLY 26,836 MILES ON THE FIRST REPLACED TIMING CHAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11156496
111,000 miles · Dec 5, 2018
Unknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR LOSES THE POWER TO ACCELERATE WHEN TRAVELING 5 MILES PER HOUR TO GO FASTER, THE RPM'S GO UP BUT THE CAR DO NOT ACCELERATE. IN MY RESEARCH THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF CARS.
NHTSA ODI #11156083
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2018
Exterior Lighting
I SAE THAT IN CALIFORNIA THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION FILED AGAINST GM FOR FAULTY HEADLIGHTS. ONE OF MY HEADLIGHTS JUST WENT OUT AND I AM LOOK FOR A FIX/REPLACEMENT. I CHANGED THE BULB BUT THAT DID NOT WORK
NHTSA ODI #11155952
170,000 miles · Nov 27, 2018
Exterior LightingPower Train
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM DUE TO MOISTURE FROM A LACK OF SEALING.THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF OTHERS OWNERS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIMING CHAINS.
NHTSA ODI #11154178
95,184 miles · Nov 27, 2018
Exterior Lighting
DUE TO BAD SEALS IN HEADLIGHTS AND CONDENSATION LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS DIM TO THE POINT CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE VEHICLE AT NIGHT EVEN AFTER CHANGING BULBS. CADILLAC STILL USING FAULTY HEADLIGHTS WITH BAD SEALS WHEN REPLACING.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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