NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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474 reports106,000 miles · May 16, 2017
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLAMPS ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX ARE NOT SAFE! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION GETTING INSIDE THESE LAMPS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BURN OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT CAUSE…
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THE HEADLAMPS ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX ARE NOT SAFE! THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT MOISTURE AND CONDENSATION GETTING INSIDE THESE LAMPS CAUSING HEADLIGHTS TO BURN OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHT THAT CAUSED THE BULB TO GO OUT. THEY QUOTED ME OVER 2K FOR A HEADLAMP N BULB. THIS IS RIDICULOUS!! GM NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE HEADLAMPS ASAP!! THESE VEHICLES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE MADE WITH THE BEST PARTS, BUT I SEE GM HAS FAILED!! THIS MATTER NEEDS ATTENTION IMMIDIATLY BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR EVEN WORSE!!
NHTSA ODI #10986052
106,000 miles · May 10, 2017
Exterior Lighting
I BOUGHT THIS CADILLAC SRX 2010 A FEW WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY THE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND A WARNING ⚠️ SHOWED UP ON THE SCREEN. THEY HAVE A LOT OF MOISTURE INSIDE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO NOW.
NHTSA ODI #10984787
77,587 miles · May 10, 2017
Exterior LightingStructureCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DEPRESSING THE LIFTGATE BUTTON, IT INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DEPRESSING THE LIFTGATE BUTTON, IT INDEPENDENTLY CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/21/17*LJ CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS VIN. UPDATED 9/28/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #10984680
51,205 miles · May 9, 2017
Exterior Lighting
CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHTS CAUSING LIGHTS TO GO OUT. LEAKING SEAL FROM MANUFACTURER ALLOWING MOISTURE IN.
NHTSA ODI #10984423
95,000 miles · Apr 26, 2017
Exterior Lighting
I BOUGHT A USED 2010 CADILLAC SRX LAST DECEMBER, DROVE IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK THE NOTICED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS OUT SO WENT TO AUTOZONE TO CHECK PRICE OF BULB $100 NO WAY, SO CHECKED EBAY AND GOT 2 FOR $25. HEADLIGHT WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH AND DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OUT AGAIN SO I TRIED REPLACING IT WITH THE OTHER …
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I BOUGHT A USED 2010 CADILLAC SRX LAST DECEMBER, DROVE IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK THE NOTICED DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS OUT SO WENT TO AUTOZONE TO CHECK PRICE OF BULB $100 NO WAY, SO CHECKED EBAY AND GOT 2 FOR $25. HEADLIGHT WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH AND DRIVER SIDE LIGHT WENT OUT AGAIN SO I TRIED REPLACING IT WITH THE OTHER BULB AND IT DIDN'T WORK. TOOK VEHICLE BY LOCAL CADILLAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT SOUNDED LIKE THE BALLAST WAS BAD WHICH COSTS $225 JUST FOR PART AND $444 TOTAL W/LABOR. TOLD DEALERSHIP TO GO AHEAD AND REPLACE IT AND HEADLIGHT STILL DIDN'T WORK. DEALERSHIP SAID CONDENSATION WAS IN LIGHT CAUSING IT NOT TO WORK AND I NEEDED A HEADLIGHT REPLACEMENT WITH TOTAL COST OF $1700 WHICH COULDN'T AFFORD JUST FOR A HEADLIGHT SO I FOUND ONE ONLINE FOR $275 AND INSTALLED IT MYSELF AND IT WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT ANOTHER MONTH NOW OUT AGAIN. HEAVY RAIN FOR 3 DAYS AND I'M WONDERING IF MOISTURE IS INSIDE IT BECAUSE I REMOVED THE BUMPER AGAIN AND SWITCHED BULBS FROM GOOD SIDE AND PUT ON BAD SIDE AND BULB NOT WORKING BUT BAD SIDE BULB IS WORKING ON GOOD SIDE. I'M ALSO GOING TO REPLACE THE RELAY FUSE TO SEE IF THAT WORK. DON'T SEE WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS.
NHTSA ODI #10980804
19,200 miles · Apr 10, 2017
Electrical System
PURCHASED 2010 CADILLAC SRX NEW IN 2010. THIS CAR WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP GARAGE MORE TIMES THAN I OWNED IT IN THE FIRST 6 MONTH. AT 19,200 MILES, CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. NO PROBLEM FOUND. RECHARGED BATTERY. THIS BATTERY FAILED A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES, FINALLY ON OCT. 25, 2010, BATTERY WAS BAD, ACCORDING TO DEALER,…
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PURCHASED 2010 CADILLAC SRX NEW IN 2010. THIS CAR WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP GARAGE MORE TIMES THAN I OWNED IT IN THE FIRST 6 MONTH. AT 19,200 MILES, CAR WOULD NOT START. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. NO PROBLEM FOUND. RECHARGED BATTERY. THIS BATTERY FAILED A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES, FINALLY ON OCT. 25, 2010, BATTERY WAS BAD, ACCORDING TO DEALER, AND REPLACED. UNFORTUNATELY, THE WARRANTY HAD RUN OUT AND I HAD TO PAY $249.66. ISN'T IT STRANGE THAT THE DEALER DIDN'T FIND A DEFECTIVE BATTERY UNTIL THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. 8 TIMES THIS BATTERY FAILED. 8 TIMES I WAS STRANDED.
NHTSA ODI #10971706
27,000 miles · Apr 10, 2017
Suspension
PURCHASED 2010 CADILLAC SRX NEW IN 2010.. IT NOW HAS 55,000 MILES. AT ABOUT 27,000 IT STARTED MAKING SOME SORT OF RUBBING, CRUNCHING GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BALL JOINTS OR SOMETHING ELSE IN THE FRONT END. NOISE GOES AWAY AFTER SOME DRIVING BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. CADILLAC DEAL…
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PURCHASED 2010 CADILLAC SRX NEW IN 2010.. IT NOW HAS 55,000 MILES. AT ABOUT 27,000 IT STARTED MAKING SOME SORT OF RUBBING, CRUNCHING GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BALL JOINTS OR SOMETHING ELSE IN THE FRONT END. NOISE GOES AWAY AFTER SOME DRIVING BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. CADILLAC DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN I TAKE IT TO DEALER AND COMES BACK AFTER I LEAVE. I DON'T KNOW IF DRIVING IT MAY BE DANGEROUS. NOISE MOST PRONOUNCED IN THE AM WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE.
NHTSA ODI #10971698
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED SO THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE ACTIVATED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE SUN ROOF …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAILED SO THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE ACTIVATED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE SUN ROOF WAS LEFT OPEN AND THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME WET. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE DEALER FOR THREE MONTHS WITH WATER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FINALLY REPLACED THE CARPET; HOWEVER, SINCE RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, IT EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HEADLIGHT LENSES WERE CLEANED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10970139
45,928 miles · Mar 30, 2017
Service Brakes
DRIVING TO WORK, WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, "NO" BRAKES. I PUMPED THE PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES, FINALLY ATTAINED ENOUGH PRESSURE TO STOP THE CAR. THERE WERE NO SIGNALS, WARNING INDICATORS NOTING TO WARN ME OF THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE CAR. THE PREVIOUS DAY, THE CAR WAS FINE, GOOD SOLID BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER,…
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DRIVING TO WORK, WENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, "NO" BRAKES. I PUMPED THE PEDAL A COUPLE OF TIMES, FINALLY ATTAINED ENOUGH PRESSURE TO STOP THE CAR. THERE WERE NO SIGNALS, WARNING INDICATORS NOTING TO WARN ME OF THE STOPPING ABILITY OF THE CAR. THE PREVIOUS DAY, THE CAR WAS FINE, GOOD SOLID BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THE CAR WAS INSPECTED, FLUID LEVELS FINE. DEALER SUGGESTED TO BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR ENTRAPPED AIR. I THOUGHT THIS WAS EXTREMELY STRANGE. ALSO RECOMMENDED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE 60% GONE, SHOULD BE REPLACED. I FOLLOWED THE DEALERS RECOMMENDATIONS, AND THE CAR RESPONDED, EVERYTHING IS FINE NOW EXCEPT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR OTHERS INJURED BY THIS FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10969620
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2017
Exterior LightingCrash
THE LOW BEAMS ON THIS VEHICLE CAUSES VERY POOR VISIBILITY HAS ALREADY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN AN EXPENSE OF MY INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE IT CAUSES A FATAL ACCIDENT IF IT HASN'T ALREADY.
NHTSA ODI #10966096
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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