PROBLEM WITH MOISTURE INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. DEALER AND GM REFUSE TO REPLACE BECAUSE OF PROHIBITED COST. *TR
2011 Cadillac Srx
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Srx years
Owner complaints for the 2011 Cadillac Srx are substantially higher than the model-year median of 192.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
289 reports with mileage · 157 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 198 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
446 reportsENGINE HAS CREATED A BAD ACCELERATION. AND AIR COND.MALFUNCTION. *TR
I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THEN SUDDENLY MY CAR JOLTED TO A STOP. I HAD HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. I LOOKED AT MY TIRE ONLY TO FIND IT WAS BOWED IN TOWARDS MY CAR INSTEAD OF AWAY FROM IT SINCE THE WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED AWAY FROM THE CAR. UPON FURTHER REVIEW THE TIRE ROD…
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I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THEN SUDDENLY MY CAR JOLTED TO A STOP. I HAD HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARDS. I LOOKED AT MY TIRE ONLY TO FIND IT WAS BOWED IN TOWARDS MY CAR INSTEAD OF AWAY FROM IT SINCE THE WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED AWAY FROM THE CAR. UPON FURTHER REVIEW THE TIRE ROD HAD SNAPPED. IF THE TIRE ROD COULD EASILY SNAP AS I WAS SIMPLY PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT THEN IT COULD HAVE EASILY SNAPPED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES TO MYSELF AND MY CHILD. *TR
I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. IT WAS AT THAT TIME I FIRST CAME TO KNOW CADILLAC NO LONGER PROVIDED SPARE TIRES AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. THERE IS A PUMP INCLUDED WHICH IS USELESS IN THE CASE OF A BLOW OUT. THE ISSUE IS HOW CAN CADILLAC BE ALLOWED TO SELL CARS WITH OUT SPARE TIRES. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY DEVICE THAT SHOUL…
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I HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. IT WAS AT THAT TIME I FIRST CAME TO KNOW CADILLAC NO LONGER PROVIDED SPARE TIRES AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. THERE IS A PUMP INCLUDED WHICH IS USELESS IN THE CASE OF A BLOW OUT. THE ISSUE IS HOW CAN CADILLAC BE ALLOWED TO SELL CARS WITH OUT SPARE TIRES. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY DEVICE THAT SHOULD BE MANDATORY. *TR
EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF VEHICLE BEING VERY HESITANT TO ACCELERATE WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO ENTER INTERSTATE TRAFFIC. BEING TOLD THAT THIS IS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE TYPE OF ENGINE IS NOT A GOOD OR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSE. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY CADILLAC. *TR
I HAVE NOTICED SLOW SHIFTING TO HIGHER GEAR ALMOST FROM DAY ONE. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILL AND APPROACHING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND DECELERATING, THEN LIGHT TURN GREEN AND I WANT TO ACCELERATE AND I NOTICE HESITATION ( DISENGAGEMENT ) TO A DEGREE THAT MY UPPER BODY ACTUALLY MOVES FORWARD. THAT HESITATION OR DELAY…
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I HAVE NOTICED SLOW SHIFTING TO HIGHER GEAR ALMOST FROM DAY ONE. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING DOWN HILL AND APPROACHING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND DECELERATING, THEN LIGHT TURN GREEN AND I WANT TO ACCELERATE AND I NOTICE HESITATION ( DISENGAGEMENT ) TO A DEGREE THAT MY UPPER BODY ACTUALLY MOVES FORWARD. THAT HESITATION OR DELAY IS DANGEROUS WHEN I AM ENTERING EXPRESSWAY AND I NEED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, TO ESCAPE FAST APPROACHING SEMI-TRUCK. I MENTIONED THAT ISSUE TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED SRX FROM AND MY REGULAR SERVICING DEALER BUT EACH TIME I AM TOLD THAT IS THE WAY THIS TRANSMISSION IS. WITH RE-CALL INVOLVING 2013 SRX FOR THIS PROBLEM, I BELIEVE PREVIOUS MODELS 2-11 AND 2012 SHOULD BE INCLUDED BECAUSE IT IS DANGEROUS AT TIMES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR THREE TO FOUR SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR THREE TO FOUR SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,766. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 08/21/14LJ UPDATED 09/03/2014 *JS
FROM A COMPLETE STOP, ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE EXHIBITS LAG OR HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING, EVEN WITH ACCELERATOR PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. THIS SITUATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT A DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ADEQUATELY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS THE 3.0L VVT DOHC V6 S…
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FROM A COMPLETE STOP, ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC, VEHICLE EXHIBITS LAG OR HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING, EVEN WITH ACCELERATOR PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. THIS SITUATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT A DRIVER IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ADEQUATELY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS THE 3.0L VVT DOHC V6 SIDI ENGINE WITH A 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD). THANK YOU. *TR
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MPH AND ENGINE DIES. COMPLETE LOSE OF ENGINE POWER, STEERING AND BRAKING. HAS HAPPENED TWICE. CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPENED IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. DID MANAGE TO MANHANDLE THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON EAST BOUND ON M50 AT NIGHT AND I CAME TO THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS DISPLAY AT HIDDEN LAKE GARDENS A PART OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. AS I APPROACHED HIDDEN LAKE GARDENS I TURNED LEFT INTO THE DRIVEWAY TO DISCOVER THAT I HAD DRIVEN INTO THE EXIT INSTEAD OF THE ENTRANCE A FEW FEET DOWN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO…
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I WAS DRIVING ON EAST BOUND ON M50 AT NIGHT AND I CAME TO THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS DISPLAY AT HIDDEN LAKE GARDENS A PART OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. AS I APPROACHED HIDDEN LAKE GARDENS I TURNED LEFT INTO THE DRIVEWAY TO DISCOVER THAT I HAD DRIVEN INTO THE EXIT INSTEAD OF THE ENTRANCE A FEW FEET DOWN THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, JUST A FEW WORDS FROM THOSE EXITING AS TO MY STUPIDITY, WHICH WAS REALLY A FAULT OF THE POOR ILLUMINATION OF MY HEADLIGHTS ON MY CADILLAC. THIS CAR HAS THE POOREST QUALITY LOW BEAMS OF ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED IN THE LAST 40 YEARS I COULD NOT USE MY HIGH BEAMS AS I HAD TRAFFIC COMING AT ME. CADILLAC MAINTAINS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE GOOD, BUT THE FACT IS THEY ARE INFERIOR, THEY KNOW IT AND WILL NOT SPEND THE MONEY TO CORRECT IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS. IN ADDITION AS YOU LOOK AT THE CAR, YOU WOULD THINK THAT IT HAS THE "HID" LAMPS IN IT AS THEY MADE IT APPEAR THAT IT HAS. THE FACT IS IT HAS A FILAMENT LIGHT BULB THAT HAS VERY LITTLE POWER. I WOULD LIKE YOU TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM FROM EXPERTS IN THE LIGHTING INDUSTRY AND FORCE CADILLAC TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ONLY TWO MODELS ARE AFFECTED THE "BASE" AND THE "LUXURY" THE "PERFORMANCE" AND "PREMIUM" MODEL OF THE SAME CAR HAVE THE XENON "HID" HEADLIGHTS WHICH ARE VERY POWERFUL.. *TR
Official recalls
721V473000 · 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.
11V308000 · Air Bags:side/window
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 .
11V149000 · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element
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.
10V623000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
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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NHTSA investigations
1PE20019 · 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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