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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

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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NHTSA ODI #11000328

75,000 miles · Oct 11, 2016

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CUE MALFUNCTIONING: I PURCHASED MY CAR TWO MONTHS AGO AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE PAST MONTH AFTER THE CUE QUIT RESPONDING. THE CADILLAC DEALER CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP BECAUSE CADILLAC DOES NOT MAKE THE CUE ANY MORE. CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TOLD THEM THAT I WAS TOLD TO "GET IN LINE BECAUSE THERE ARE MORE THAN 700 CUSTOMERS AHEAD OF YOU WITH THE SAME PROBLEM". REALLY? AND THAT'S JUST ONE SHOP! WE HAVE CALLED AROUND, NO ONE HAS THE OEM PARTS. THE ONLY OPTION IS A REFURBISHED UNIT. WE HAVE TRIED THAT, THE UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE. SO HERE I AM, STUCK PAYING FOR A CAR I CANNOT FULLY USE BECAUSE ALL OF THE SETTINGS ARE IN THE CUE. TO FIX THE ISSUE WILL COST $1,500 BUT THAT'S ONLY IF I CAN GET AROUND TO FIXING IT OR WHENEVER 700+ OTHER CUSTOMERS' CUES ARE FIXED... HOWEVER LONG THAT WILL TAKE!

NHTSA ODI #10915421

28,500 miles · Dec 14, 2015

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VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS CAR. PURCHASED NEW. WE ARE STILL WORKING FOR RESOLUTION TO THE TCM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE RECALL- THE DEALER ORIGINALLY REPROGRAMMED THE TCM USING WRONG PROGRAM WHICH CAUSED A HUGE DELAY BETWEEN SHIFTS. IT WAS REPROGRAMED SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, BUT NOW IS EXPERIENCING THE LAG WHEN THE CAR IS IN "ECO"MODE..OCCURS WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES TO 10 MPH, BREAKS ARE APPLIED, THEN GO TO ACCELERATE AGAIN--THERE IS A HUGE LAG--NEARLY HIT TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC. IN NORMAL MODE, THIS IS NOT AS PREVALENT, BUT IS NOT SHIFTING AS IT SHOULD. WITH THE REAR TOE NUT RECALL, THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE TOE NUTS.. THAT'S ALL THEIR NOTES STATE. WE TOOK THIS VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE A MULTITUDE OF ISSUE--ONE OF WHICH UNEVEN TIRE WEAR AND CHIPPING. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE REAR TOE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT SUBSTANTIALLY.-- APPEARS THAT WHEN THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED, ALL THEY DID WAS TIGHTEN THE TOE ADJUSTS (EVEN IF IN ALIGNMENT OR NOT) IF YOU LOOK AT THE RECALL REPORT, GM AMENDED THE SOP FOR RESOLVING THIS ISSUE IN EARLY 2015 WITH ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF HOW TO PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE TOE--WE ASKED THAT GM REPLACE THESE BADLY WORN TIRES, BUT THEY DECLINED--THE CAR HAS 28,000 MILES, AND IT ALREADY NEEDS NEW TIRES... !? ON 12/5/15 WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE, I FOUND SOME BEARINGS IN THE DRIVERS FLOOR BOARD--ALONG WITH SOME WHITE PLASTIC THAT HOUSES THE BEARINGS--I GUESS IT CAME FROM THE SEAT TRACK?--TAKING IN TO DEALER TO EXAMINE. THE CAR ALSO HAS EVIDENCE OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM THE RESERVOIR--AND UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO POWER STEERING FLUID RESIDUE IN EACH OF THESE LOCATIONS. A PECKING NOISE IF PREVALENT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE REAR CV SHAFT HAS THE PAINT WORN OFF WHERE SOMETHING IS IN CONTACT. ALSO CONFIRMED DURING ALL OF THIS THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN PAINTED--PRIOR TO US DRIVING OFF OF THE LOT NEW IN 2013

NHTSA ODI #10810036

Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2015

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WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING THE CARD TELLING US WE HAVE ACTIVE RECALLS ON OUR VEHICLE OF THE FOLLOWING: 13053 DRIVER SHIFT CONTROL FEATURE MAY DISENGAGE; 13116 LOOSENING OF THE WHEEL NUTS; 14132 LAG IN ACCELERATION & 14457 REAR TOE LINK ADJUSTER LOCK NUT TORQUE. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO SAM SWOPE CADILLAC IN LOUISVILLE KY & CHAMPION CHEVROLET IN LAGRANGE KY & BOTH REFUSE TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK BECAUSE OUR TITLE IS A REBUILT TITLE. WHY DOES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE, WE STILL NEED TO HAVE THESE ISSUES FIXED. OUR VEHICLE IS PROPERLY TITLED, LICENSED & WE HAVE FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE. (THE REASON IT IS A REBUILT TITLE WAS REAR DAMAGE ON THE LOT. IT ONLY HAD 35 MILES ON IT WHEN WE GOT IT!) I WANT TO GET THESE RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF, BUT CAN'T FIND ANYONE TO PERFORM THEM THRU THE RECALL NOTICE. COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE WHAT OUR NEXT STEPS OUGHT TO BE? REBUILT TITLE OR NOT, THESE RECALL SERVICES NEED TO BE PERFORMED ON OUR VEHICLE. THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #10743323

5,000 miles · Dec 2, 2013

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THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT IS HAPPENING BECAUSE OF THE STOP/START BUTTON. BECAUSE THERE IS NO KEY FOR THIS VEHICLE YOU ARE ABLE TO PUSH THE STOP BUTTON WITH THE CAR IN GEAR AND IF YOU DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE WARNING LIGHTS OR CHIME AND GET OUT OF THE CAR IT WILL ROLL AWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND LUCKY NO INJURIES SO FAR. BECAUSE OF THE INTERLOCK BETWEEN THE KEY AND THE GEAR SELECTOR ON A VEHICLE WITH A KEY YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY TILL THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. I KNOW A LOT OF CARS NOW HAVE THE STOP/START BUTTON SO AM THINKING THIS MAY CAUSE A LOT OF ACCIDENTS IF THEY ALL WORK IN THIS MANNER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10554333

3,000 miles · Sep 8, 2013

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I PURCHASE A CADILLAC SRX 2013 AND AFTER A 6 HOUR TRIP A VERY LOUD NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 5-6 TIMES. THEY STATE THAT THE NOISE IS REPRODUCIBLE BUT THEY CAN SEEM TO NAIL DOWN WHERE IT IS COMING FROM. THE NOISE BECOMES LOUDEST AT 35-40 THEN AT 78-80 MPH. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT BENNY BOYDS. I TOOK IT TO ALDERSON AND THEY SAID THEY THOUGHT IT WAS IN THE FRAME. HOWEVER GM SENT A REP. AND HE DENIED THERE WAS ANY SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END EVEN WITH THE MECHAINC IN THE BACK SEAT VALIDATING THE NOISE. IVE HAD TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND A OUTSIDE MECHANIC VALIDATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. IT IS A ROTATIONAL NOISE THAT IS NOT HEARD IN OTHER SRX'S. I TRIED THE LEMON LAW BUT THE REP DENIED THE PROBLEM AND I WAS ADVISED TO JUST CONTINUE TAKING THE CAR INTO THE SHOP UNTIL THEY CAN FIX IT.

NHTSA ODI #10542501

Official recalls

21V473000 · 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.

14V212000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

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.

13V202000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

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.

13V097000 · Electrical System:software; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

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.

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Electrical System:software

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)

Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

Consequence: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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NHTSA investigations

PE20019 · 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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