NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
36 reportsClear category filter60,000 miles · Nov 18, 2019
Exterior LightingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY ENOUGH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE, THE CONTACT REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY ENOUGH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #11280779
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2019
Power TrainCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER THAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOUG RICHERT CADILLAC (1900 SW TOPEKA BLVD, TOPEKA, KS 66612, (785) 233-1361) FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED ANY SPECIFICS REGARDING THE DIAGNOSTIC OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11194932
76,973 miles · Feb 25, 2019
Power TrainSuspension
FRONT STRUTS MAKING BOUNCING NOISE. ON INSTRUMENT PANEL IT STATES SERVICE REAR AXLE. I TOOK MY CAR INTO ELCO CADILLAC THEY TOLD ME I SHOULD REPLACE STRUTS EVERY 60-70,000 MILES ?????????? ASLO THE SERVICE REAR AXLE THEY CLAIMED WAS THE SENSOR SHORTING OUT. SO THEY REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CONTROL MODULE AND SOLENOI…
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FRONT STRUTS MAKING BOUNCING NOISE. ON INSTRUMENT PANEL IT STATES SERVICE REAR AXLE. I TOOK MY CAR INTO ELCO CADILLAC THEY TOLD ME I SHOULD REPLACE STRUTS EVERY 60-70,000 MILES ?????????? ASLO THE SERVICE REAR AXLE THEY CLAIMED WAS THE SENSOR SHORTING OUT. SO THEY REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH CONTROL MODULE AND SOLENOID. THEY SAID SOLENOID VALVE STUCK. MY COST $1400 THE DAY I PICKED IT UP THE SAME [XXX] MESSAGE APPEARED (SERVICE REAR AXLE) ??????????????????? I BROUGHT IT RIGHT BACK ? THEY HAVE LOST ALL OF MY TRUST ! MY CAR HAS ONLY 77,000 MILES ON IT. ALSO THEY TOLD ME THAT NOBODY HAD THE PART. THEY CHECKED ALL OF CADILLAC THROUGHOUT THE USA AND SAID THEY WILL TRY TO LOCATE ONE. NEXT THING I KNOW THEY RECEIVED THE PART BUT IT CAME IN BROKEN? SO THEY REORDERED FROM GM I DON'T BELIEVE MUCH OF WHAT THEY SAY NOW. MY CAR IS OVER THERE PROBABLY SO THEY CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO REMOVE THE SERVICE REAR AXLE CODE! PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA ODI #11182342
52,000 miles · Feb 1, 2019
Power Train
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BE CHECKED. THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR 3 WEEKS AND I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT WILL BE 2+ MORE WEEKS BEFORE I WILL HEAR ANYTHING, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER GM CUSTOMERS IN THE COUNTRY THAT ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY CADILLAC T…
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THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS FAILED. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TOOK MY CAR IN TO BE CHECKED. THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR 3 WEEKS AND I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT WILL BE 2+ MORE WEEKS BEFORE I WILL HEAR ANYTHING, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER GM CUSTOMERS IN THE COUNTRY THAT ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY CADILLAC THERE IS NO SPECIFIC DATE ON ITS ARRIVAL. SHOULD THIS NOT BE A RECALL ITEM IF THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS LONG? I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE WAITING FOR IT AS OF YET. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WITH LITTLE HELP FROM CADILLAC.
NHTSA ODI #11173564
33,000 miles · Jun 22, 2018
Power Train
HESITATION WHEN EXCELLARATING. THIS IS FERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS, AS WHEN I PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC, HIT THE GAS, AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY CLAIM NOTHING IS WRONG. BUT I KNOW IT S. MY HUSBAND IS A MECHANIC WITH THE ARMY, AND HE SAYS THAT CAR IS A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HA…
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HESITATION WHEN EXCELLARATING. THIS IS FERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS, AS WHEN I PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC, HIT THE GAS, AND NOTHING HAPPENS FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY CLAIM NOTHING IS WRONG. BUT I KNOW IT S. MY HUSBAND IS A MECHANIC WITH THE ARMY, AND HE SAYS THAT CAR IS A DEATH TRAP WAITING TO HAPPEN
NHTSA ODI #11103335
75,000 miles · Feb 22, 2018
Power Train
THE SERVICE REAR AXLE COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY AFTER DRIVING 5-6 MILES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO LOOK AT AND THEY SAID THERE WERE LEAKS OF THE AXLE FLUID AND A PUMP IN THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL BILL IS $2100.
NHTSA ODI #11074309
1,000 miles · Aug 29, 2017
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING DELAY IS A ISSUE, CONTINUOUSLY, FROM DAY ONE . I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. ON A FEW OCCASIONS THIS DELAY MADE ME PRETTY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. I KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2012 AND NEWER MODELS FOR SIMILAR PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11020456
42,000 miles · May 8, 2017
Power Train
I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION OF MY SRX, THIS PROBLEM MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN I AM ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP THEN I ACCELERATE AND NOTHING, IT ALMOST MAKES ME THINK THE VEHICLE HAS DIED. I CAN ALSO FEEL A MILD CLUNK WHEN LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAV…
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I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION OF MY SRX, THIS PROBLEM MOSTLY OCCURS WHEN I AM ALMOST AT A COMPLETE STOP THEN I ACCELERATE AND NOTHING, IT ALMOST MAKES ME THINK THE VEHICLE HAS DIED. I CAN ALSO FEEL A MILD CLUNK WHEN LETTING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO HAVE THE TCM REPROGRAMMED, SO I AGREED TO THE REPAIR. I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT REPAIR DID NOTHING TO HELP THE ISSUE. I BOUGHT THE CAR PREOWNED AND DIDNT NOTICE THE ISSUE FOR ABOUT A MONTH OR SO AFTER THE PURCHASE. THE ISSUE SEEMS INTERMITTENT, BUT WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN IT IS SCARY. ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE.
NHTSA ODI #10984286
10,000 miles · Mar 22, 2017
EnginePower Train
THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT CAR WITH 9000 MILES ON IT THE DEALER CLAIMS IT IS THE TRANSMISSION LEARNING YOUR DRIVING HABITS, I DO NOT AGREE. WHAT HAPPENS IS AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WILL HESITATE. THIS IS HAPPENING WITH MORE FREQUENCY AND MORE LAG TIME. IT DOES N…
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THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT CAR WITH 9000 MILES ON IT THE DEALER CLAIMS IT IS THE TRANSMISSION LEARNING YOUR DRIVING HABITS, I DO NOT AGREE. WHAT HAPPENS IS AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WILL HESITATE. THIS IS HAPPENING WITH MORE FREQUENCY AND MORE LAG TIME. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU ARE MERGING AT 50 MPH OR TURNING RIGHT ON RED. THE DEALER ALSO CLAIMS THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT. AS A ASE CERTIFIED MASTER ADVANCE LEVEL TECHNICIAN WITH 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE I BELIEVE THIS IS A SOFTWARE OR PROGRAMING PROBLEM AND CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY GM ,BUT DOUBT THAT WILL HAPPEN TILL PEOPLE DIE. THESE CARS ARE LOSING A LOT OF RESALE VALUE AS THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES TO GROW AND IS MORE WELL KNOWN, THIS I LEARNED FIRST HAND WHEN I TRIED TO TRADE-IN FOR NEW.
NHTSA ODI #10967691
65,000 miles · Nov 1, 2016
Power TrainService BrakesUnknown Or OtherInjury
MY 2011 CADILLAC ON FEB 8 @016 WENT PUT IN PARK AND WENT TO GET OUT OF IT JUMP IN REVERSE I FELL GOT TRY PUT IN PARK IN STEAL IT WENT IN TO DRIVE PULL WITH CAR IN CAR WASH AND I GOT PEN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND CAR FRAME. PLUS IN CAR WASH IT CRUSH ME WENT THE ARM OF CAR WASH PEN ME BETWEEN THE ARM ON CAR WASH AND MY DOOR AN FRAME OF…
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MY 2011 CADILLAC ON FEB 8 @016 WENT PUT IN PARK AND WENT TO GET OUT OF IT JUMP IN REVERSE I FELL GOT TRY PUT IN PARK IN STEAL IT WENT IN TO DRIVE PULL WITH CAR IN CAR WASH AND I GOT PEN BETWEEN THE DOOR AND CAR FRAME. PLUS IN CAR WASH IT CRUSH ME WENT THE ARM OF CAR WASH PEN ME BETWEEN THE ARM ON CAR WASH AND MY DOOR AN FRAME OF THE CAR. I CONTACT GM MOTOR ABOUT THIS AND THEY SAID PAY MEDICAL AND TO HAVE CAR FIX. NOW THEY SAID NO. IT NOT THERE FAULT. WHY DID I GO TO ALL TROUBLE TO GET MEDICAL NUMBER TELL ME THE GOING PAY.
NHTSA ODI #10920534
Official recalls
7Jun 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.
Jun 3, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIRBAGS ARE PROGRAMMED TO TURN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE ROOF-RAIL AIRBAG IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM DETERMINES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE RIGHT REAR OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROTECTED AND SUFFER INJURIES IN CERTAIN FRONTAL AND SIDE CRASHES.
Remedy: GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM .
Mar 4, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". ON THESE VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) MODULE MAY DISABLE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Dec 15, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PASSENGER AND/OR THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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