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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 →
  • 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
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

29,000 miles · Jul 17, 2017
Power Train

HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM. RECALL NUMBER 11V595000 RECALL DATE 12/20/2011 COMPONENT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUMMARY GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER…

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HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM. RECALL NUMBER 11V595000 RECALL DATE 12/20/2011 COMPONENT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUMMARY 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 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. WHAT OWNERS SHOULD DO 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.

NHTSA ODI #11006038

54,000 miles · Jul 14, 2017
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemSteering

I DROVE THE VEHICLE, PARKED, AND I NOTICED THE ENGINE FAN DIDNT TURN OFF IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AFTER PARKED (OVER 2 HOURS). I DROVE TO THE DEALER ONLY FOR THEM TO REFUSE TO RUN A SIMPLE DIAGNOSTIC. WAS DRIVING AND VEHICLE BEING ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER I COMPLETELY REMOVED ME FEET; I ALSO LOOKED DOWN WITNESSED THE PEDAL …

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I DROVE THE VEHICLE, PARKED, AND I NOTICED THE ENGINE FAN DIDNT TURN OFF IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AFTER PARKED (OVER 2 HOURS). I DROVE TO THE DEALER ONLY FOR THEM TO REFUSE TO RUN A SIMPLE DIAGNOSTIC. WAS DRIVING AND VEHICLE BEING ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER I COMPLETELY REMOVED ME FEET; I ALSO LOOKED DOWN WITNESSED THE PEDAL MODULATING ITSELF IN AND OUT, SHORTLY FOLLOWED BY AN ABRUPT BRAKING INCIDENT. I WAS JUST ABLE TO RESTART AND PULL OVER TO EMERGENCY STOP. I HADNT GOTTEN FAR FROM THE DEALER, SO AFTER TWO HOURS OF WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME VIOLENT BRAKING BUT THIS TIME ALSO FOLLOWED BY A SPORADIC LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO CREEP THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND CONTROL ANY LOSSES OF CONTROL, IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A SEIZURE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE MY STALL, UNINTENDED BRAKING, POWER STEERING LOSS, AND FAN (I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE A FIRE ISSUE AS WELL). THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #11005259

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

90,000 miles · Jul 5, 2017
EngineSuspension

FRONT SUSPENSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE CONTROL ARMS. CODE P0017 GENERATED BY COMPUTER INDICATING NEED TO REPLACE TIMING CHAIN. VEHICLE CURRENTLY AT 90,000 MILES

NHTSA ODI #11003127

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

118,000 miles · Jun 14, 2017
Unknown Or Other

I OPENED THE POWER TAILGATE WITH MY REMOTE CONTROL AND REACHED INTO THE CAR TO GET SOME ITEMS OUT OF THE BACK. INSTEAD OF STAYING IN THE UP POSITION, THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN ABOUT 12 INCHES AND THEN BACK UP AND THEN HEADED DOWNWARD ONTO MY BACK. I AM 6 FOOT, THREE INCHES AND HAD ALL I COULD DO TO KEEP IT FROM CRUSHING ME. I MA…

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I OPENED THE POWER TAILGATE WITH MY REMOTE CONTROL AND REACHED INTO THE CAR TO GET SOME ITEMS OUT OF THE BACK. INSTEAD OF STAYING IN THE UP POSITION, THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN ABOUT 12 INCHES AND THEN BACK UP AND THEN HEADED DOWNWARD ONTO MY BACK. I AM 6 FOOT, THREE INCHES AND HAD ALL I COULD DO TO KEEP IT FROM CRUSHING ME. I MANAGED TO DUCK AND PULL OUT BEFORE IT SLAMMED DOWN. IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MY MUCH SMALLER WIFE, SHE VERY WELL COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED. I WAS PARKED AND IN A PARKING LOT. SINCE THEN, I HAVE TRIED IT SEVERAL TIMES AND IT CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME THING RENDERING IT TOTALLY USELESS.

NHTSA ODI #10995061

87,100 miles · Jun 5, 2017
EngineSuspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK BACK AND FORTH FROM THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE "SERVICE REAR AXLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. RYAN CHEVROLET, LOCAT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK BACK AND FORTH FROM THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE "SERVICE REAR AXLE" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. RYAN CHEVROLET, LOCATED AT 1800 SOUTH BROADWAY, MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA 58701, DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 87,100.

NHTSA ODI #10993236

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

29,526 miles · May 25, 2017
Power Train

SHIFT MODULE 208755589 DATED 01/25/2010 OTHER NUMBERS GM 4447/812516052/05MODEL5 WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND ROLLED CAUSING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #10991597

Official recalls

6

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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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.