NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
393 reportsMileage unknown · Jul 29, 2021
Air BagsElectrical SystemSeat Belts
airbags light turned on, my seatbelts just stopped working and are tight, my radio screen just went blank. I can’t drive the vehicle because of no proper working seatbelts. If i was to wreck there is nothing to prevent me the driving or my front passenger from being ejected. Ive taken my vehicle to my dealership that confirmed t…
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airbags light turned on, my seatbelts just stopped working and are tight, my radio screen just went blank. I can’t drive the vehicle because of no proper working seatbelts. If i was to wreck there is nothing to prevent me the driving or my front passenger from being ejected. Ive taken my vehicle to my dealership that confirmed the airbag sensor says they have been suddenly deployed the dealer also confirmed my vehicle has never been in a accident and ive only had the vehicle since april 19 2021 the problems occured July 5 2021 and they advised me they have heard of airbags popping out of nowhere. It has not been inspected by police or the manufacturer. The seatbelts locked the radio went blank then my airbag light appeared suddenly. I Asked the dealership im financing the vehicle from if they could provide me a safe vehicle until they resolve they issue because i do have toddlers and i was told no it wasnt a option i also asked if they could just exchange the vehicle for another around the same value and was also told no. I was most concerned that they allowed me to drive the vehicle off the lot after explaining to me the dangers that could occur while im on the road.
NHTSA ODI #11427085
Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2021
Exterior Lighting
Head Light are very dim. I changed the light bulb to see if that would help but I can't see at night due to the dimness of the head lights
NHTSA ODI #11422727
Mileage unknown · May 17, 2021
Exterior Lighting
The dim headlights are so dim you can’t use them. Looks like water in the headlamp. Have seen that this is an ongoing issue with GM and can’t find recall. They say pay for it now (which is more than I can afford) and they will reimburse in couple months. Car was this way when purchased but did not know and can’t get money back.
NHTSA ODI #11417530
70,000 miles · May 12, 2021
Unknown Or Other
THE CUE SYSTEM (CONTROLS RADIO, NAVIGATION, WEATHER ALERTS, CLIMATE CONTROLS AND VEHICLE SETTINGS) IS NON RESPONSIVE. I CANNOT ACCESS THE SYSTEMS TO MAKE SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS TO CLIMATE CONTROL SETTINGS (DIRECTING THE HEAT OR AIR TO THE FEET OR CHEST AREA) PROGRAM NEW RADIO STATIONS, ADD A NEW CELL PHONE FOR HANDS FREE OPERATIO…
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THE CUE SYSTEM (CONTROLS RADIO, NAVIGATION, WEATHER ALERTS, CLIMATE CONTROLS AND VEHICLE SETTINGS) IS NON RESPONSIVE. I CANNOT ACCESS THE SYSTEMS TO MAKE SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS TO CLIMATE CONTROL SETTINGS (DIRECTING THE HEAT OR AIR TO THE FEET OR CHEST AREA) PROGRAM NEW RADIO STATIONS, ADD A NEW CELL PHONE FOR HANDS FREE OPERATIONS, INPUT VEHICLE NAVIGATION DESTINATIONS OR MAKE SETTING CHANGES TO THE VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS IS HAZARDOUS AS I RELY ON THE VEHICLE NAVIGATION TO FIND LOCATIONS IN OUT OF TOWN LOCATIONS, WEATHER AND ROAD ALERT INFORMATION AND HANDS FREE CELL PHONE OPERATION TO RECEIVE CALLS. I HAVE RESET THE SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL BUT IT DOES NOT RESTORE THE TOUCH SCREEN FUNCTIONS. THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE SYSTEM AND GM WAS AWARE OF IT AS EARLY AS 2014-2015. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS MORE THAN $2000.00 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE UNIT WITH AN IDENTICAL ONE THAT HAS THE SAME DEFECT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ISSUED ON ALL OF THESE CADILLACS.
NHTSA ODI #11416321
132,000 miles · May 6, 2021
Exterior Lighting
DIM HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT YOU CAN NOT SEE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AFTER DDARK. IVE TALKED TO SEVERAL SERVICE SHOPS AND ALL SAY THAT CADILLAC IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WONT FIX IT. ITS A MINIUM $475 FIX OUT OF POACKET
NHTSA ODI #11415405
68,000 miles · Apr 23, 2021
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
MY HEADLIGHTS WERE NEEDING REPLACEMENT AS THEY WERE TOO DIM TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST IT SO THEY SENT OUT LETTERS TO GET REPLACED AND THEY WOULD REIMBURSE. THE LIGHTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND DUE TO COVID IT COMPLICATED THINGS EVEN MORE. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS FINALLY CAME IN CADILLAC WILL NOT REIMBU…
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MY HEADLIGHTS WERE NEEDING REPLACEMENT AS THEY WERE TOO DIM TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST IT SO THEY SENT OUT LETTERS TO GET REPLACED AND THEY WOULD REIMBURSE. THE LIGHTS WERE ON BACK ORDER AND DUE TO COVID IT COMPLICATED THINGS EVEN MORE. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS FINALLY CAME IN CADILLAC WILL NOT REIMBURSE. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH THE CUE. IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL AND CADILLAC WILL NOT RECALL IT
NHTSA ODI #11413561
112,000 miles · Apr 8, 2021
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION CAUSING A VISIBILITY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
NHTSA ODI #11407082
110,000 miles · Mar 26, 2021
Exterior LightingSteering
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THE CAR MAKES NOISE. WHILE PUTTING CAR IN PARK SHIFTER DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY IN TO P MODE , CAN'T TURN OFF THE ENGINE A LOT OF TIMES.
NHTSA ODI #11404973
74,000 miles · Mar 20, 2021
Power TrainSteering
ONCE IN AWHILE, WHILE DRIVING THE SRX, IT HESITANT SHIFTING CAUSING RPM TO REV HIGHER THAN USUAL. WHEN SLOWING DOWN, ONCE IN AWHILE YOU FEEL A KICK. ALSO I HEAR A SLIGHT WHINING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT, STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT TURN BACK WHEN GOING FORWARD NOR REVERSE, IT…
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ONCE IN AWHILE, WHILE DRIVING THE SRX, IT HESITANT SHIFTING CAUSING RPM TO REV HIGHER THAN USUAL. WHEN SLOWING DOWN, ONCE IN AWHILE YOU FEEL A KICK. ALSO I HEAR A SLIGHT WHINING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT, STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT TURN BACK WHEN GOING FORWARD NOR REVERSE, IT STAYS TURNED.
NHTSA ODI #11404052
89,300 miles · Feb 16, 2021
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED OCEAN CADILLAC (17800 IPCO RD, MIAMI, FL 33162) WHO OFFERED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR A FEE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE VEHICLE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR SAFE DRIVING. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED OCEAN CADILLAC (17800 IPCO RD, MIAMI, FL 33162) WHO OFFERED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR A FEE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,300.
NHTSA ODI #11396471
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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