NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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474 reports10,000 miles · Oct 12, 2010
Equipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUGGAGE RACK RUBBER CHROME STRIP ON THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF. THE CHROME TRIP MOLDING FELL OFF THE DRIVERS SIDE AND LEFT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STAT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUGGAGE RACK RUBBER CHROME STRIP ON THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF. THE CHROME TRIP MOLDING FELL OFF THE DRIVERS SIDE AND LEFT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITH THE SAME OEM PARTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
NHTSA ODI #10360137
9,017 miles · Oct 12, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT DROVE TWO MILES AND THE LIGHTS EXCEPT THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT DROVE TWO MILES AND THE LIGHTS EXCEPT THE SPEEDOMETER BECAME VISIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOOK THE COMPLAINT AND STATED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONTACT HIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,017. UPDATED 1/06/11*LJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE BATTERY DIED THREE TIMES. UPDATED 04/07/11
NHTSA ODI #10360047
10,000 miles · Oct 7, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL SMELL INSIDE CAR. CADILLAC SRX 2010. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10359599
2,500 miles · Sep 13, 2010
Tires
CAR CAME W/ INFLATER KIT, NO SPARE TIRE. HAD BLOWOUT. TOOK 5 HOURS TO GET TOWED AND FIND NEW TIRE/REPLACE. I HAVE SINCE ORDERED THE SPARE FROM CADILLAC PARTS DEPT FOR $350 INCLUDING JACK AND MOUNTING KIT! EVERYONE SHOULD DO IF YOU TRAVEL FAR FROM HOME........EASY CURE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10355166
8,549 miles · Sep 1, 2010
Power Train
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FIRST ON MAY 21, THE SECOND ON AUGUST 14, WHILE DRIVING MY 8 MONTH OLD 2010 CADILLAC SRX WITH 8549 MILES ON IT AT SPEED, DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO CRAZY, I GET A STABILITRAK WARNING AND THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO GET INTO A GEAR TO DRIVE IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR LET IT SIT F…
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ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FIRST ON MAY 21, THE SECOND ON AUGUST 14, WHILE DRIVING MY 8 MONTH OLD 2010 CADILLAC SRX WITH 8549 MILES ON IT AT SPEED, DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO CRAZY, I GET A STABILITRAK WARNING AND THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO GET INTO A GEAR TO DRIVE IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR LET IT SIT FOR AT LEAST 90 SECONDS THEN RE START AND GO. FIRST TRIP TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULD SEE WHAT HAPPENED BUT NOT WHY IT HAPPENED. THEY TOOK THINGS APART AND PUT THINGS TOGETHER HOPING TO CATCH A LOOSE FITTING. SECOND TOW TO THE SHOP, AUGUST 14TH, THE CAR IS STILL THERE AS OF 9/1. I AM TOLD THAT A PART IS NEEDED AND THAT PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND WON'T BE IN FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS OR SO. PART NEEDED IS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10353294
2,500 miles · Aug 2, 2010
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX PERFORMANCE TRIM STICKS IN LOW GEAR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, LEADING TO INABILITY TO SAFELY MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY OR EXPRESSWAY. ONCE STUCK, THE ONLY WAY TO 'UNSTICK' IS TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP (0 MPH), WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN AND SEEMS TO 'RESET' ITSELF. …
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX PERFORMANCE TRIM STICKS IN LOW GEAR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, LEADING TO INABILITY TO SAFELY MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY OR EXPRESSWAY. ONCE STUCK, THE ONLY WAY TO 'UNSTICK' IS TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP (0 MPH), WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN AND SEEMS TO 'RESET' ITSELF. MERGING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT HIGHER SPEEDS IS CONSEQUENTLY MADE UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR CANNOT SPEED UP REASONABLY AND IS RESTRICTED IN TERMS OF THE MAXIMUM SPEED IT CAN ACHIEVE ON THE 'STUCK GEAR'. ISSUE SEEMS TO REPLICATE CONSISTENTLY AND HAS BEEN SEEN MOSTLY DURING THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER IT COOLS DOWN. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT USUALLY SHIFTS B/W 2000 - 2500 RPM GOES AS HIGH AS 6000 RPM WITHOUT BUDGING FROM THE 'STUCK' GEAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10346932
5,315 miles · Jun 17, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
2010 CADILLAC SRX THE HOOD RELEASE LATCH IS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE PAD FOR THE LEFT FOOT. THE FOOT IF MOVED CAN POP THE HOOD. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES ONCE AT 65 MPH SENT EMAILS TO CADILLAC NO ANSWER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336774
2,047 miles · Jun 8, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY ROLLING BACKWARDS. AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE RENTAL FACILITY MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN INDEPENDENTLY ROLLING BACKWARDS. AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE RENTAL FACILITY MANAGER OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,047.
NHTSA ODI #10335178
1,500 miles · Apr 22, 2010
Parking BrakeService Brakes, Hydraulic
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) TO WHOM IT MIGHT CONCERN: I'M A BIG FAN OF CADILLAC CARS. I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2010 CADILLAC SRX IN DECEMBER 2010 FROM CREST CARS (CADILLAC AUTHORIZED DEALER) AND THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GOOD, EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE M…
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INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) TO WHOM IT MIGHT CONCERN: I'M A BIG FAN OF CADILLAC CARS. I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2010 CADILLAC SRX IN DECEMBER 2010 FROM CREST CARS (CADILLAC AUTHORIZED DEALER) AND THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING GOOD, EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE MAKES LOTS OF UNACCEPTABLE GRINDING AND RATTLE NOISE IMMEDIATELY WHENEVER I START TO RELEASE THE BRAKE OR APPLY IT PARTIALLY. HERE'S HOW TO DUPLICATE THE NOISE: - IF THE CAR STOPS, RELEASE THE BRAKE GRADUALLY. THE GRINDING NOISE APPEARS VERY LOUD, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR IS IN A SLOPE SLIGHTLY DOWNWARD. - IF THE CAR IS MOVING, APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP IT. ABOUT LESS THAN ONE SECOND BEFORE THE CAR GOES TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE GRINDING NOISE RE-APPEARS. I CONTACTED CREST CAR (THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR) AND HAVE THEM TAKE A LOOK TO FIX IT. AFTER ABOUT 2 DAYS, THEY RETURNED THE CAR TO ME, SAYING THAT THEY "CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE NOISE". HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION I RECEIVED FROM DEALER: - THE SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED WITH ME THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE IS VALID. - THE SERVICE ADVISOR AGREED THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO STOP THE NOISE WITH THE BRAKE - THE TECHNICIAN STATED IN THE PAPERWORK THAT THE NOISE FROM THE BRAKE ALSO COMES FROM OTHER 2010 SRX CROSSOVER. SERVICE ADVISOR REFUSED TO HONOR WARRANTY BECAUSE THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE NOISE. THE CAR IS ONLY 3-4 MONTHS OLD AND UNDER FULL WARRANTY. WHENEVER I APPLY THE BRAKE, I TRY TO PRESS HARDER THAN I SHOULD HAVE. TO OVERCOME THE NOISE, WHENEVER I TRY TO RELEASE THE BREAK, I TRY TO RELEASE COMPLETELY INSTEAD OF GRADUALLY RELEASING IT. SINCE THE BRAKE AFFECTS MY HABIT OF CONTROLLING THE CAR, IT IS CONSIDERED A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE CAR. [XXX] *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326992
Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2010
Tires
CADILLAC REFUSES TO ALLOW ME TO ORDER A NEW 2010 SRX WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE CAR COMES STANDARD WITH A CAN OF FIX-A-FLAT TYPE SOLUTION TO FIX YOUR TIRE. HOWEVER IF THE FIX-A-FLAT SOLUTION CANNOT FIX THE HOLE, YOU ARE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL YOU CAN BUY A NEW TIRE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET A SPARE TIRE ON A NEW SRX IS IF IT IS …
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CADILLAC REFUSES TO ALLOW ME TO ORDER A NEW 2010 SRX WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE CAR COMES STANDARD WITH A CAN OF FIX-A-FLAT TYPE SOLUTION TO FIX YOUR TIRE. HOWEVER IF THE FIX-A-FLAT SOLUTION CANNOT FIX THE HOLE, YOU ARE STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY UNTIL YOU CAN BUY A NEW TIRE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET A SPARE TIRE ON A NEW SRX IS IF IT IS A FLEET PURCHASE (E.G. RENTAL CAR COMPANIES). IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE THAT A CAR MANUFACTURER CAN REFUSE TO OFFER A SPARE TIRE AS AN OPTION ON A NEW CAR. THIS IS TOTALLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS BIZARRE AND ALMOST UNBELIEVABLE SITUATION. THANKS, VINCE
NHTSA ODI #10323058
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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