NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
52 reportsClear category filter71,000 miles · Jun 20, 2018
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
I HAVE A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. I HAVE HAD IT EXACTLY A YEAR FROM JUNE 30 2017-JUNE 30TH 2018. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHTS EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT. WHEN YOU GO FROM BRIGHT TO DIM ITS LIKE CUTTING OFF YOUR HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY. IT IS VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS. I TOOK OFF WORK ONE DAY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME DEALERS…
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I HAVE A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. I HAVE HAD IT EXACTLY A YEAR FROM JUNE 30 2017-JUNE 30TH 2018. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHTS EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT. WHEN YOU GO FROM BRIGHT TO DIM ITS LIKE CUTTING OFF YOUR HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY. IT IS VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS. I TOOK OFF WORK ONE DAY TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY TRIED THERE BEST NOT TO WORK ON IT. THEY HAD EVERY EXCUSE. THEY FIRST WANTED ME TO TRADE MY CAR IN FOR ANOTHER AND THIS TOOK 2 HOURS AND THEY WANTED ME TO PAY 10,000 EXTRA TO WHAT I ALREADY OWE ON THE CAR I BOUGHT FROM THEM THE FIRST TIME. THEN I TELL THEM I WANT MY CAR FIXED. SO THEY SEND ME TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE . HE TRYING HIS BEST TO FIND ANY EXCUSE TO NOT BE ABLE TO WORK ON IT. NEEDLESS TO REMIND U I PURCHASED A BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I PAID AN EXTRA $2,400. SO THE EMPLOYEE IS TELLING ME IT DOES NOT COVER THE BUMPER IT ONLY COVERS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BETWEEN THE BUMPER. SO I WAS LIED TO WHEN I BOUGHT THE WARRANTY. BESIDES THAT HE THEN TELLS ME THAT IT WILL BE $150 JUST TO CHECK MY HEADLIGHTS EVEN TO HE ALREADY CHECKED WITH ANOTHER SRX AND SAID THAT THEY WHERE REALLY DIM COMPARED TO THE OTHER USED SRX. BUT HE WANT TO CHARGE ME $150 JUST TO CHECK FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND CHARGE ME $21 A BULB. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAITED ANOTHER 2 HOURS I WAS THERE FOR 4 HOURS AND NOBODY TRIED TO FIX NOTHING.
NHTSA ODI #11102727
44,500 miles · Jun 15, 2018
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
THE CADILLAC CUE (INFORMATION/NAVIGATION/AIR CONDITION SYSTEM) DEVELOPED SPIDER WEB TYPE CRACKS INSIDE THE SCREEN; THIS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE OR USE CONTROL FEATURES. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. ONE PERSON HAS ONLY 19,000 MILES AND HAS THE WEB LIKE CRACKS. IT WAS 90 WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR…
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THE CADILLAC CUE (INFORMATION/NAVIGATION/AIR CONDITION SYSTEM) DEVELOPED SPIDER WEB TYPE CRACKS INSIDE THE SCREEN; THIS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE OR USE CONTROL FEATURES. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. ONE PERSON HAS ONLY 19,000 MILES AND HAS THE WEB LIKE CRACKS. IT WAS 90 WHEN I GOT INTO MY CAR AND SAW A FEW OF THESE CRACKS (THESE CRACKS ARE SMOOTH TO TOUCH ON SCREEN), BUT A WEEK LATER IT'S GOTTEN BIGGER. A SOURCE SAYS IT'S A FACTORY DEFECT, AND THAT THE CRACKS ARE THER GLUE OR ADHESIVE HAS DISSIPATED, AND IS DETACHING THE SCREEN FROM THE ACTUAL COMPONENT. I HAVE 44,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE ... IT STAYS UNDER THE CARPORT, BUT IS STILL HAVING THIS ISSUE. WITH SO MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING AND POSTING PICTURES ON GENERAL MOTORS DISCUSSION THREAD, ONE WOULD THINK SOMETHING WOULD'VE GOTTEN DONE. AS STATED BEFORE, IT WAS A SMALL LINE AND IT'S CONSTANTLY SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE CADILLAC CUE SCREEN. IT'S A SIMPLE ISSUE, BUT SHOULD CONSUMERS HAVE TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP FOR SOMETHING THEY HAVE NO CONTROL OVER? HERE IS THE LINK WITH OTHERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THER SAME THING. HTTPS://WWW.CADILLACFORUM.COM/FORUM/CADILLAC-SRX-10/CUE-SCREEN-SPIDER-WEBBING-16740/
NHTSA ODI #11102179
61,000 miles · Jun 1, 2018
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE (CUE) SCREEN WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS THAT THE CUE SCREEN CONTROLLED WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE AT A GOODYEAR REPAIR FACILITY. THE GOODYEAR TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CADILLAC USER EXPERIENCE (CUE) SCREEN WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS THAT THE CUE SCREEN CONTROLLED WERE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE AT A GOODYEAR REPAIR FACILITY. THE GOODYEAR TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
NHTSA ODI #11099193
55,000 miles · Feb 12, 2018
Electrical SystemSeatsFire
THE SEAT WARMER IN MY VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED A FIRE IN MY DRIVER'S SEAT. I WAS NOT DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME. I USED THE AUTO START FEATURE TO TURN ON THE CAR SO I COULD CLEAR THE SNOW FROM MY CAR. WHEN I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, I SAT DOWN AND COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. IT TOOK ME A MINUTE TO REALIZE THAT IT WAS MY…
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THE SEAT WARMER IN MY VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED A FIRE IN MY DRIVER'S SEAT. I WAS NOT DRIVING MY VEHICLE AT THE TIME. I USED THE AUTO START FEATURE TO TURN ON THE CAR SO I COULD CLEAR THE SNOW FROM MY CAR. WHEN I GOT IN MY VEHICLE, I SAT DOWN AND COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. IT TOOK ME A MINUTE TO REALIZE THAT IT WAS MY SEAT THAT WAS ON FIRE.I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT BY PATTING THE FLAMES WITH MY GLOVED HANDS BEFORE THE FIRE GOT OUT OF CONTROL. I NOTIFIED MY LOCAL CADILLAC DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATE OFFICE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. GENERAL MOTORS HAS CONCLUDED THAT THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGES NOR WILL THEY ISSUE A RECALL OR WARNING TO OTHER CONSUMERS OF THIS DEFECT. SINCE THIS HAPPENED TO ME I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE OTHER VICTIMS OF THE SAME ISSUE. IN INDIANA, ANOTHER FAMILY HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO THEM AND LIKE ME CADILLAC GENERAL MOTORS IS NOT TAKING ANY ACCOUNTABILITY. I BELIEVE THAT CONSUMERS ARE AT RISK AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS RISK AND SHOULD CADILLAC ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALLOWING THESE TRAGIC SITUATIONS TO CONTINUE TO OCCUR. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT INJURED. SOMEONE ELSE MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY.
NHTSA ODI #11072323
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior LightingUnknown Or Other
CAN NOT SEE WITH LOW BEAMS AT NIGHT. ALSO, THE SCREEN FREEZES ON THE "CUE" DISPLAY
NHTSA ODI #11047313
30,000 miles · Nov 14, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
CADILLAC CUE TOUCHSCREEN IS INOPERABLE. VEHICLE HAS 31,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CUE. THE TOUCHSCREEN IS NON-RESPONSIVE TO TOUCH INTERFACE FOR VARIOUS AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. SUCH AS DEFOGGING OR…
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CADILLAC CUE TOUCHSCREEN IS INOPERABLE. VEHICLE HAS 31,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT ACCORDING TO WEB SEARCHES, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CUE. THE TOUCHSCREEN IS NON-RESPONSIVE TO TOUCH INTERFACE FOR VARIOUS AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. SUCH AS DEFOGGING OR DEFROSTING THE WINDSHIELD. SYSTEMS SUCH AS NAVIGATION, INTERIOR CLIMATE CONTROL, MEDIA CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH CONTROLS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC CONTROLS. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS OUT OF THEIR CONTROL. I DO NOT WANT TO PAY $2500 (CADILLAC QUOTE) TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE ITEM FOR THE YEAR MODEL.
NHTSA ODI #11046140
50,000 miles · Oct 26, 2017
Electrical SystemPower TrainStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE ELECTRIC SEATS AND GPS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KING O'ROURKE GMC BUICK, CADILLAC IN SMITHTOWN, NY, 631-724-4700) WHERE THE FAILURES WERE REPAIR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 13 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND THE ELECTRIC SEATS AND GPS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KING O'ROURKE GMC BUICK, CADILLAC IN SMITHTOWN, NY, 631-724-4700) WHERE THE FAILURES WERE REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER LIFTGATE DID NOT WORK. THE SAME DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE CONTACT WAS ISSUED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. .*BF CONSUMER STATED WATER DAMAGE IN CAR DUE TO FAILED SUNROOF DRAINS. FRONT PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER CARPET AND WATER IN TRUNK. UPDATED 8/6/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #11040008
Mileage unknown · Oct 3, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
THE COMPUTER ON THE DASH THAT CONTROLLS THE BACK UP CAM RADIO ETC. HAS BEEN REPLACED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY BEGAN CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CADILLAC WILL NOT REPLACE THE PART AND CANNOT GUARANTEE THE PART WILL NOT FAIL A 3RD TIME. TOLD MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11031539
27,000 miles · Aug 29, 2017
Electrical SystemVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE TOUCH SCREEN IN THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH COLEMAN BUICK GMC CADILLAC (100 RENAISSANCE BLVD, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648 (6…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE TOUCH SCREEN IN THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH COLEMAN BUICK GMC CADILLAC (100 RENAISSANCE BLVD, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648 (609) 482-3473). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
NHTSA ODI #11020400
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
THE CADILLAC CUE SYSTEM IS NOT RESPONDING,IT IS COMPLETELY FROZEN. I AM NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CLIMATE NOR HOT OR COLD, NOT ABLE TO DEFROST MY CAR. THE SCREEN DEFECT CAN CAUSE OR COULD LEAD TO THE LOSS OF VENTILATION CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND MOST CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS STAT…
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THE CADILLAC CUE SYSTEM IS NOT RESPONDING,IT IS COMPLETELY FROZEN. I AM NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE CLIMATE NOR HOT OR COLD, NOT ABLE TO DEFROST MY CAR. THE SCREEN DEFECT CAN CAUSE OR COULD LEAD TO THE LOSS OF VENTILATION CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND MOST CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS STATIONARY AS I WAS TURNING MY CAR ON TO HEAD HOME FROM WORK I NOTICED THE SCREEN WAS NOT FUNCTIONING.
NHTSA ODI #11000328
Official recalls
5Jun 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.
Apr 25, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. General Motors' number for this recall is 14132.
May 16, 2013
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the wheel nuts by performing a tire rotation, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13116.
Mar 15, 2013
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System:software
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
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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