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2016 Cadillac Srx
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2016 Cadillac Srx do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 192.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Srx years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2225–50K
1650–75K
1075–100K
4100–150K
0150K+
65 reports with mileage · 103 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 98 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports1 fire reports8 injury reports
Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints
3 reportsMY CAR WAS IN LINE FOR A CAR WASH AT VAL WARD CADILLAC PARKING LOT. MY ELECTRONIC BRAKE WAS ON. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED THIS. THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE BUT STATIONARY FOR APPROX TWO MINUTES. THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I THOUGHT MY CAR WAS HIT IN THE BACK. I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. MY C…
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MY CAR WAS IN LINE FOR A CAR WASH AT VAL WARD CADILLAC PARKING LOT. MY ELECTRONIC BRAKE WAS ON. THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED THIS. THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE BUT STATIONARY FOR APPROX TWO MINUTES. THE CAR SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. I THOUGHT MY CAR WAS HIT IN THE BACK. I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE CAR SURGED FORWARD. MY CAR HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, THE CARS WERE SEPARATED BY VAL WARD PERSONNEL. THEY HAD TO RELEASE MY ELECTRONIC BRAKE IN ORDER TO MOVE MY CAR. PER CADILLAC, IF ELECTRONIC BRAKE IS ENGAGED, IT WILL RELEASE WHEN GAS PEDAL PRESSURE IS APPLIED. MY FEET WERE ON THE FLOOR OF CAR WHEN SURGE OCCURRED. I DID NOT TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL. CONVENIENTLY, THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE VAL WARD CADILLAC BODY SHOP OFFICE. AS FAR AS I KNOW THE CAR WAS NOT TOWED, BUT PUSHED INTO REPAIR SHOP. I WILL NEVER USE THAT ELECTRONIC BRAKE AGAIN. THIS SHOULD BE A WARNING TO ELECTRONIC BRAKE USERS. 7 MPH LISTED BELOW IS A GUESS, AS I WENT FROM STOPPED IN LINE TO SURGING FORWARD. MILEAGE LISTED IS APPROXIMATE AS CADILLAC SERVICE RECORDS 9 DAYS PRIOR REFLECT 11,134 MI.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REDUCE ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITRAC LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Official recalls
226V329000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
May 21, 2026
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.