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2016 Cadillac SRX: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

168 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

47,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2016 model year. Data updated: . 65 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 87 of 168 complaints (51.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior63.6%
Steering behavior53.0%
Transmission and shifting42.4%
Engine operation10.6%
Electrical and battery issues10.6%
Fuel system concerns10.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Exterior Lighting
87
Unknown Or Other
23
Electrical System
15
Suspension
15
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
11
Air Bags
7
Service Brakes
6
Visibility/Wiper
6
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Exterior Lighting87
Unknown Or Other23
Electrical System15
Suspension15
Exterior Lighting:Headlights11
Air Bags7
Service Brakes6
Visibility/Wiper6

Exterior Lighting: 87; Unknown Or Other: 23; Electrical System: 15; Suspension: 15; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 11; Air Bags: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Visibility/Wiper: 6

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
13
25,000 to 49,999
22
50,000 to 74,999
16
75,000 to 99,999
10
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00013
25,000 to 49,99922
50,000 to 74,99916
75,000 to 99,99910
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 0

25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 103 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2016
6
2017
6
2018
6
2019
16
2020
25
2021
43
2022
22
2023
16
2024
13
2025
11
2026
4
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20166
20176
20186
201916
202025
202143
202222
202316
202413
202511
20264

2016: 6; 2017: 6; 2018: 6; 2019: 16; 2020: 25; 2021: 43; 2022: 22; 2023: 16; 2024: 13; 2025: 11; 2026: 4

Pattern summary

Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10846509 · 2016-04-26 (April 26, 2016)

2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE REAR VIEW CAMERA ISSUES. *SMD CONSUMER SENT ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AT DUSK, THERE WAS A LACK OF BEING ABLE TO SEE WHEN USING THE BACK UP CAMERA. THE CONSUMER STATED CADILLAC CHOSE A 360 DEGREE FISHEYE LENS WITH REALLY LOW RESOLUTION. HE STATED IT WOULD NEVER BE AS GOOD AS THE STRAIGHT REAR VIEW SYSTEM, BECAUSE IT DID NOT FILL UP THE SCREEN AND THE LENSES APPARENTLY SACRIFICED CLARITY AND BRIGHTNESS. THEE CAMERA WAS FOGGY IN THE DAY AND NEXT TO USELESS I…

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Owner report 10850246 · 2016-03-17 (March 17, 2016)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHERE IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE CONTACTS ATTENTION THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH THE WIRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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Owner report 10861496 · 2016-04-26 (April 26, 2016)

THE CAR HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BEGINNING ABOUT 55MPR AND INCREASING UP TO 70MPR. THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER AND SALE PERSON DROVE THE CAR AND OBSERVED THE SAME FAULT. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH 20 TOTAL MILES. THE CONDITION WAS FIRST OBSERVED ON THE FIRST HIGHWAY DRIVE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO BALANCE AND CHANGE TIRES; I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM. I ALSO DROVE ANOTHER NEW LUXURY CAR WITH THE DEALER AND IT PER…

Owner-reported narrative. 45 miles reported. Look up ODI 10861496 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10864484 · 2016-05-11 (May 11, 2016)

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON APRIL 9,2016, WITH 5 MILES ON IT . WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF TOWN ON APRIL 11,2016. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES, WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC ,THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AND THE CAR JERKED, AND POPPED OUT OF DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED ON STAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. EVIDENTLY, A METAL PIECE BROKE LOOSE IN THE CLUTCH PLATE AND LODGED IN THE VALVE BODY. TODAY IS MAY 11, 2016 AND WE STILL DO NOT HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD…

Owner-reported narrative. 530 miles reported. Look up ODI 10864484 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10875208 · 2016-06-20 (June 20, 2016)

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.

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Owner report 10882304 · 2016-07-02 (July 2, 2016)

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED 11 DAYS AGO. TODAY, WITH ABOUT 581 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. WHEN STARTING TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE; HOWEVER, ON THE UPSHIFT FROM 1ST INTO 2ND (NOT SURE, IT COULD BE FROM 2ND TO 3RD, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF SHIFTING TO THE NEXT GEAR. PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. THEN TRIED TO ACCELERATE AGAIN FROM STOP. SAME PROBLEM, TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM 2ND GEAR INTO NEUTRAL, WHILE THE SHIFT LEVER WAS IN "D". REVERSE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. HAD VEHICLE FLAT-BEDDED TO DEALER. AWAITING DIAGNOSIS…

Owner-reported narrative. 581 miles reported. Look up ODI 10882304 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10937010 · 2017-08-21 (August 21, 2017)

2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REAR MIRRORS VISIBILITY ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE REARVIEW MIRROR, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE ON THE RIGHT RIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 8/21/2017*JS

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Owner report 10939880 · 2017-01-05 (January 5, 2017)

DIGITAL AND ANALOG SPEEDOMETERS ARE NOT SYNCHRONIZED, VARIATION OF 3+ MPH. GM STATES VARIATION IS NOT ADJUSTABLE, IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, BUT WILL NOT STATE WHICH READING IS ACCURATE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE THE DRIVER CANNOT ACCURATELY TELL IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING A HIGHER SPEED THAN SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER.

Owner-reported narrative. 38,594 miles reported. Look up ODI 10939880 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

21V473000 · Suspension:Rear

Reported: 2021-06-24 (June 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: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
26V329000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2026-05-21 (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: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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Data completeness

168 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

38.7%Usable mileage65 / 168 records
100.0%Valid incident date168 / 168 records
100.0%Valid filing date168 / 168 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates168 / 168 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162019
Exterior Lighting
43.3%
ODI 10260625

RIGHT FRONT PARKING LIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT REPEATEDLY BURNS OUT, ABOUT EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTHS. *TR

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68.8%
ODI 10378768 · 78,954 mi

CAR WAS NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY, LOUD ENGINE NOISE, LURCHING FORWARD WHILE STOPPED, WHEN DRIVING CAR SHAKES, VEHICLE IS HESITATING RIDE NOT SMOOTH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. ALSO LEFT TURN SIGNAL FLASHES TOO FAST. 2006 SRX TIMING CHAIN AND RELATED COMPONENTS REPLACED 07/09 AND AGAIN 01/11. REPLACED LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET. NO EXPLANATION GIVEN AS TO WHY EITHER OCCURRED. *TR

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23.8%
ODI 10641824

TURN SIGNAL - HIGH BEAMS COMPONENTS. HIGH BEAMS ACTIVATES AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE USED( LEFT OR RIGHT ). WAS PULLED OVER IN A SPEED TRAP, GIVING A WARNING FOR IMPEDING POLICE DUTIES. I PURCHASED A TURN SIGNAL REPLACEMENT, CAN'T FIND ANYONE TO INSTALL IT. *TR

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12.1%
ODI 11184624 · 152,000 mi

AT NIGHT I CAN'T SEE OUT MY WINDOW IT'S VERY DARK AND MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON TO SEE. ALSO MY STRONG IS HARD TO TURN WHEN I'M TRYING TO REVERSE OR PARK BUT SOMETIMES IT'S FINE LIKE THEIR ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG AND WHEN I'M WHEN I'M DRIVING IT'S FINE. MY HORN AND EVERYTHING ON MY STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WENT TO MY CAR IN THE MORNING TO TURN IT ON AND MY HEATED STEERING WOULDN'T WORK THE CRUISE CONTROL NO BUTTONS WORKED PLUS MY HORN. ON TOP OF THAT I HA…

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

21445.1%
ODI 10405415 · 100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IN ACTIVATION HOWEVER, THEY EXHIBITED EXTREMELY POOR LIGHTING. THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ENTIRE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSIS ON THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

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18942.4%
ODI 10460576 · 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE AMBER ILLUMINATION BECAME EXTREMELY DIM WHICH OBSTRUCTED THE VISIBILITY OF THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE WITH HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 07/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WERE AMBER IN COLOR AND DIDN'T …

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21351.2%
ODI 10667743

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 2/9/15*CN

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20251.4%
ODI 10855293 · 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADDILIAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS HAD NOT EMITTED ENOUGH LIGHT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO VIEW THE ROADS DURING NIGHT TIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

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23660.5%
ODI 10595552 · 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE LIGHTS WERE VERY DIM MAKING AND CAUSING THE CONTACT DIFFICULTY IN SEEING PAST 50 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

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27061.1%
ODI 10944475

TURNS SIGNALS FAIL TO WORK CONSISTENTLY WHEN TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 20 DEGREES. CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT OF THREE BODY CONTROL MODULES AND IS BACK IN AGAIN AS SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN. THE SIGNAL PROBLEMS HAPPENS EVEN IF THE CAR IS STOPPED, MOVING, TURNING, ON ALL SURFACES, ETC . PROBLEM STARTED FALL OF 2015 AND CONTINUES TO BE AN ISSUE AT THIS TIME. *TR

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8751.8%
ODI 11161504 · 30,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

Electrical System
2016.4%
ODI 10333887 · 76,000 mi

THE BACK UP LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. APPARENTLY, THERE IS A MANUFACTURERS' DEFECT IN THE DESIGN. WE ARE ON OUR THIRD FAILURE. A WIRE THAT IS INTEGRATED INTO THE TAILGATE BECOMES WARN . *TR

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811.8%
ODI 10638728

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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611.5%
ODI 10554421 · 130,000 mi

HELLO, THE REASON FOR MY EMAIL IS THAT JUST THIS PAST MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 OF 2013 THE SUNROOF TO MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO EXPLANATION. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 8PM ON A COLD AND DRIZZLY NIGHT. BIG CHUNKS OF GLASS FELL ALL OVER MY HUSBAND AND I LEAVING US WITH MINOR SCRATCHES, FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS SEVERELY HURT. THE FOLLOWING MORNING OF THE INCIDENT I WENT ONLINE AND CAME ACROSS SEVERAL IDENTICAL INCIDENTS WITH THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR, AS WELL AS OTHERS. WE TOOK THE LIBERTY OF CONTACTING GM CORPORAT…

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714.9%
ODI 10263067 · 5,000 mi

THE PARKING ASSIST FEATURE TURNS ITSELF OFF, AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. THIS OCCURS ABOUT 25% OF THE TIME. TO RE-ENERGIZE THIS FEATURE, THE ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE PUT INTO FACTORY DEFAULT, AND THEN RE-ENTERED. *TR

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13.7%
ODI 10617857 · 88,126 mi

WAS DRIVING TO WORK.REDUCED VEHICLE POWER LIGHT CAME GO.CONTINUED TO DRIVE VEHICLE.PARKED CAR AT WORK.CAME OUT TO GO HOME. LIGHT WAS OFF.HALF WAY HOME LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN.MADE IT HOME.WAS GOING TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER BUT LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AGAIN.OTHER DAY WAS ON WAY TO WORK LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN,AN STAYED ON.TOOK CAR TO DEALER,HE SAID IT WAS SENSOR AT GAS PEDAL.HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE ASSY. AND WIRE HARNESS.COST 1042.00.CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. *TR

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6613.9%
ODI 10314082 · 2,633 mi

DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM, INCREASED VELOCITY OF WIPERS TO HIGH. THEY FROZE & ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD LIT-UP INDICATING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, ETC. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DRIVING ON A THREE LANE ROAD AT DUSK WITH NON WIPERS/VISIBILITY. *TR

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388.5%
ODI 10405921

ON THE 2011 CADILLAC SRX THERE IS NO WARNING SOUNDED IF YOU LEAVE YOUR KEYLESS IGNITION RUNNING AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE. YESTERDAY, I INADVERTENTLY LEFT THE VEHICLE RUNNING AND THE CAR DID NOT BEEP OR GIVE ME ANY INDICATION THAT I HAD DONE SO. THESE KEYLESS IGNITION SYSTEMS ARE VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY LEAVE THE CAR RUNNING IN THE GARAGE YOU COULD INADVERTENTLY CAUSE A CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING SITUATION. IT IS A VERY UNSAFE FEATURE THAT COULD BE CORRECTED WITH A SIMPLE WARNING SIGNAL. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME TYPE OF WARNING,…

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307.2%
ODI 10509635 · 15,021 mi

I OPENED THE REAR LIFT GATE FROM INSIDE THE CAR . I HAD JUST PARKED CURBSIDE AT MY 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL , AS I DO EACH SCHOOL DAY MORNING TO DROP HER OFF . AS SHE LEANED IN THE BACK CARGO SPACE TO PULL OUT HER BACK PACK AND LUNCH BOX THE CARGODOOR STARTED TO CLOSE ON ITS OWN ON MY DAUGHTER . NEITHER OF US HAD PRESSED THE BUTTON . I WAS UNAWARE AT FIRST AS I WAS IN THE FRONT SEAT FACING FORWARD , I HEARD HER SCREAM AND WAS WATCHING IN HORROR AS SHE WAS BEING CRUSHED BY THE DOOR BETWEEN THE DOOR AND HER BAG AND THE CARGO COMPARTMENT …

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5213.2%
ODI 10524252 · 600 mi

THIS IS A REPORT OF A NEARLY FATAL ACCIDENT ON JUNE 29TH, 2013 WITH A NEW CADILLAC SRX THAT WAS LEASED FROM GM. THE ACCIDENT INVOLVED BOTH ME AND MY DAUGHTER WHO WERE BELTED IN THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUGHT FIRE AND ACCELERATE TO 110 MPH. WE WERE TRAVELING ON RT 127 N WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH. I WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE SPEED STARTED TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE. I WOULD BREAK AND THE SPEED WOULD COME DOWN AND THEN IT WOULD CONTINUE TO RISE. BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. USING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, IT FINALLY C…

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3910.0%
ODI 10692001 · 18,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LESS THAN 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THERE WAS SMOKE AND MASSIVE FLAMES ERUPTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,200. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN

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439.7%
ODI 11118488 · 51,000 mi

THE CUE TOUCHSCREEN DOES NOT WORK HALF THE TIME.

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158.9%
ODI 10850246

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHERE IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE CONTACTS ATTENTION THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH THE WIRING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

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00.0%

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Unknown Or Other
119.0%
ODI 10235690 · 68,000 mi

2005 CADILLAC SRX ULTRA VIEW GLASS ROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING 55 ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 9 SOUTH IN CT. I WAS ONLY CAR ON ROAD AT THE TIME, NO OTHER VEHICLE'S IN AREA, NO BRIDGES, AND NOTHING IN ROAD. WEATHER WAS 75-80 DEGREES AND OVERCAST. I AM CERTAIN NOTHING CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROOF. IT WAS CLOSED, AS WAS ALL THE WINDOWS, WHEN IT JUST BURST AND EXPLODED AND GLASS SHOWERED DOWN ALL INTO THE CABIN AND ON ME. *TR

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34.4%
ODI 11119516 · 150,000 mi

ABOUT 3YEARS AGO THE DRYSHAFT WENT BAD ON MY 2006 SRX.I ASKED THE DEALERSHIPS SERVICE MANAGER WAS IT A RECALL ON THE PART AND HE SAID "NO."I SEARCH FOR MONTHS AFTER DRIVING MY CAR WITH THE BAD RIDE FROM THE BAD PART AND BEING LIMITED FOR OVER 2YRS WITH NOT KNOWING, I FINALLY GOT A USED DRYSHAFT FOR MY CAR AND NOW ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER ON WEDNESDAY 8/8/18, I PULL OFF AT THE LIGHT AND IT FEELS LIGHT SOMETHING KNOCK SOMETHING UNDERNEATH MY CAR.I GET ON THE HIGHWAY AND THIS LOUD NOISE HAPPENS. THE NEXT DAY I TAKE IT TO MEINEKE AND THIS ONE IS GONE B…

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35.8%
ODI 10760110 · 150 mi

CAR STARTED RATTLEING WHEN FIRST STARTING. SHORTLY AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH ALL THE TIME THEN. BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT IT'S THE TIMING CHAIN. SUPER EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND PER. FORUMS LOOKS LIKE TONS OF PEOPLE WITH THE 2006 SRX HAD THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. NOTHING BUT CONSTANT REPAIR BILLS WITH THIS CROSSOVER. I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT COULD BREAK AT ANY TIME FROM BEING LOOSE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED.

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612.8%
ODI 10862505 · 112,000 mi

SRX WAS DRIVEN EARLIER IN THE DAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. PARKED AT HOME, THEN 6 HOURS LATER CAR DOOR OPENED AND PANORAMIC SUNROOF MAIN PANEL EXPLODED, THE SHATTERED GLASS WAS CAUGHT BY THE RETRACTABLE HEADLINER.

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13.7%
ODI 11282530 · 175,000 mi

BOTH FRONT TURNING INDICATORS ARE BROKEN. THE RIGHT TURNING INDICATOR WAS FIXED BY MY HUSBAND AND QUIT WORKING 2 DAYS AFTER HE GOT IT WORKING. A FEW DAYS LATER THE LEFT TURNING INDICATOR STOPPED WORKING.

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296.1%
ODI 10777864 · 60,204 mi

I HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR EVERY SINCE THE MOON ROOF DRAIN WHICH IS A RECALL NOW CAR WAS FLOODED BROUGHT IT TO DEALER GOT IT BACK IT WAS EVEN WORSE THE CHANGED THE DRAIN AGAIN SINE THEN IT HAS BEEN IN THE DEALER AT LEAST 20 TIMES RADIO GOES UP AND DOWN REAR LIGHTS STAY ON BATTERY DEAD IN THE MORNING EVERY LIGHT YOU CAN IMAGINE ONE TIME OR ANOTHER FROM AIR BAGS TO NO KEY FAB WAS SERVICED THEY FLASH THE PC 3 TIMES TRIED TO CONTACT CADILLAC EARLY RE…

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327.2%
ODI 10417269 · 1,000 mi

I DID THIS IN MY LAST CAR (GM-YUKON) SO I RE-ENACTED TO SEE IF IT WOULD HAPPEN IN MY NEW CAR (SRX): I USE MY KEY FOB TO OPEN ONLY THE HATCH-BACK WHEN WALKING UP TO LOCKED CAR. I LAY MY PURSE (WITH KEY-FOB AND CELL PHONE IN IT) IN THE BACK WHILE UNLOADING GROCERIES, ETC., AND THEN CLOSE THE HATCH. I AM LOCKED OUT OF THE CAR. THE CAR DOESN'T CHIRP TO LET ME KNOW THE KEY-FOB IS THE CAR AFTER CLOSING AS IT DOES WHEN I CLOSE THE DOORS UP FRONT WHILE UNLOCKED. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY COMPLAINT BECAUSE I COULD BE LOCKED OUT AT NIGHT IN A PARKING LO…

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276.5%
ODI 10462670 · 200 mi

WHEN I WAS LOADING ITEMS INTO THE REAR OF MY CAR, THE CLOSE BUTTON WAS ACCIDENTLY HIT, THE HATCH CAME DOWN AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD AND MY ARM. IT DID NOT STOP AND REVERSE, I HAD TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. I TRIED IT AGAIN, AND WHEN I PUT MY ARM OUT TO STOP THE HATCH TO SEE IF IT WOULD REVERSE, IT PUT SO MUCH PRESSURE ON MY ARMS THAT THEY BECAME BLACK AND BLUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHAT IF THIS WAS A CHILD, IF IT NEEDS THAT MUCH PRESSURE TO STOP AND REVERSE, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO A CHILD. I HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY SAID THAT…

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379.4%
ODI 10542501 · 3,000 mi

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 …

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297.4%
ODI 10935862 · 12,500 mi

INFORMATION CENTER CADILLAC CUE DOES NOT OPERATE. BROUGHT TO DEALER ON 11/17/2016 AND WAS TOLD 30 DAYS TO SEVERAL MONTHS ON BACK ORDER. TODAY IS 12/16/2016 CALLED DEALER NO ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME. CALLED CADILLAC SAME ANSWER. THE CADILLAC CUE CONTROLS A/C, HEAT, RADIO AND ALL THE ACCESSORIES. DOES THIS FALL UNDER THE LEMON LAW? I HAVE BREATHING PROBLEMS AND CAN'T SAFELY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. TEMPERATURES THIS WEEKEND WILL BE -12 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT ACTIONS I CAN TAKE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE ASAP.

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429.5%
ODI 10883626 · 1,000 mi

ON INCLINED OR HILLY TERRAIN THE CAR ROLLS BACK EVEN IF IN DRIVE. AFTER A COMPLETE STOP DUE TO TRAFFIC OR STOP SIGN OR SIGNALS, WHEN FOOT IS TAKEN OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR BEGINS TO BE ROLLBACK INSTANTLY. SUCH SUDDEN SHIFT OF GEAR IS SCARY. REMINDS YOU OF ALL THE ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY AUTOMATIC SHIFT OF GEAR. IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. NEVER HAD EXPERIENCED SUCH ROLL BACK IN THE GM CARS WE PREVIOUSLY OWNED. AND THEY WERE LESS EXPENSIVE CARS. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT IN NOVI MICHGAN AND WAS TAKEN TO VIRGINIA. IT WAS DRIVEN AROUND WASHINGTON DC…

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2313.7%
ODI 10861496 · 45 mi

THE CAR HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BEGINNING ABOUT 55MPR AND INCREASING UP TO 70MPR. THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER AND SALE PERSON DROVE THE CAR AND OBSERVED THE SAME FAULT. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH 20 TOTAL MILES. THE CONDITION WAS FIRST OBSERVED ON THE FIRST HIGHWAY DRIVE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO BALANCE AND CHANGE TIRES; I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM. I ALSO DROVE ANOTHER NEW LUXURY CAR WITH THE DEALER AND IT PER…

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Suspension
54.1%
ODI 10165556 · 1,400 mi

FUEL GAUGE HAS GONE OUT FOUR TIMES; PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION. *NM

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22.9%
ODI 10616285 · 79,025 mi

FIRST STARTED HEARING PROBLEM WHEN I PURCHASED SUV BACK IN JUNE 2012, I TOOK IT TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASING THE SUV AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT, THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME $1600.00. WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS A EXISTING CONDITION. SO, THAT'S THE FIRST ISSUE I HAVE. NOW, THE SAME ISSUE GOT WORSE (@ 108,000 MILES) AND BECAME A SAFETY ISSUE AND I NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM WAS IN THE RECALL INFO FROM DEC 2007 ON THE LEMONLAW SITE. JULY 17TH 2014 I TOOK MY SUV IN FOR REPAIR ON ANOTHER ISSUE, THEN ON THE 19T…

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00.0%

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13.7%
ODI 11344205 · 70,000 mi

AT 70,000 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID IT'S THE TIMING CHAIN. HE NOW HAS MY CAR COMPLETELY TORN APART SO HE CAN FIX THE OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE ISSUE.

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449.3%
ODI 10469190 · 31,886 mi

SRX 4-SPONTANEOUS SHEAR OF RIGHT REAR TIE ROD/BAR WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON MAJOR MULTI-LANE HIGHWAY, DAYLIGHT, DRY WEATHER CONDITIONS. NO BELLS OR WHISTLES. LOST CONTROL OF DIRECTION OF TRAVEL SWERVING BETWEEN LANES AS SPEED SLOWED AND/OR ATTEMPTING TO APPLY BRAKES. NOTED LOUD SQUEALING NOISE AND REAR-END SPARKING FOR SEVERAL MILES UNTIL A SAFE OFFROAD STOP WAS ACCOMPLISHED. DEFENSIVE DRIVERS BEHIND AND BESIDE ME AVOIDED IMPACT AND CATASTROPHIC EVENT. FLAT BED REQUIRED. OFFLOAD OF VEHICLE FROM THE FLAT BED AND MOVEMENT TO REPAIR BAY, RE…

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5913.2%
ODI 10372419 · 100 mi

REAR SUSPENSION OVER THE SMALLEST DROP IN PAVEMENT SMOOTHNESS CAUSES HEAVY NOISE WHICH FEELS LIKE IT'S BOTTOMING OUT, THE NOISE IS EXTREMELY LOUD AND DISCONCERTING. ALL PASSENGERS SO FAR HAVE COMMENTED ON IT. CADILLAC SAYS THIS IS NORMAL (THE BOTTOMING OUT SOUND) THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR A CAR OF THIS COST. IT'S DRIVING ME UP THE WALL WAITING FOR THE NEXT BANG !!! *TR

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409.6%
ODI 10722007 · 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE SWAYED FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V571000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE…

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164.1%
ODI 10705291 · 30,007 mi

OUR CADILLAC SRX SUDDENLY VEERED OFF THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING 55MPH ON A STRAIGHT LEVEL ROAD. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD HITTING A TREE AND ONLY THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN OFFSET FRONTAL COLLISION. THE CAR HAD ALL RECALLED ITEMS ALREADY FIXED BY GM DEALERS BEFORE THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

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194.9%
ODI 10871604 · 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT VEERED OFF THE ROAD IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND CRASHED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V571000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE …

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296.6%
ODI 11153296 · 102,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL REAR TOE LINK ADJUSTER. I WAS TRAVELING IN THE VEHICLE WITH MY DAUGHTER ON THE FEEDER OF BELTWAY8 SOUTH COMING DOWN OFF A BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO MOVE ACROSS THE ROAD IN A JERKING MATTER. I DID NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE CAR. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS TO HELP REDUCE SPEED OF THE CAR. ONE THE CAR STOP MOVING. I PULLED OVER TO A COMPANY DRIVEWAY AND CALLED ONSTAR TO COME TOW THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT WRECK OR HIT ANY OTHER VEHICLE.

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158.9%
ODI 11428536

4 Mar 2021 passenger side front wheel bearing failed while returning home from anniversary trip with 37,733 miles on our SRX. Dealer stated that SRX was out of warranty due to time after purchase. 5 July 2021 passenger side rear wheel bearing failed while returning home from family trip with 40,003 miles on our SRX. Called Cadillac Customer Care and received a case number. Immediately received an email stating that she was my customer advocate and would get back to me within 3 working days (email is attached). NO ONE has ever contacted me. …

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Power Train
32.5%
ODI 10854380 · 109,916 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED FORD DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLERS, POWER STEERING, FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND MOTOR MOUNTS WERE ALL DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE INDEPENDENT DEALER WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,916.

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1116.2%
ODI 10354426 · 84,000 mi

2006 CADILLAC SRX WAS RUNNING PERFECT WITH NO "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT", CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF A 2 LANE ROAD. COULD NOT RESTART. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER TOLD ME TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND THE GEARS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR BROKE. END RESULT WAS A COMPLETELY NEW MOTOR AT 7000 DOLLARS. *TR

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815.4%
ODI 10243954 · 25,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR LIGHTS OR ANYTHING, MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX WILL LOOSE POWER AND DECELERATE FROM 60 TO 0 IN JUST A FEW SECONDS. I CAN HAVE THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DOES NOT MOVE, EVEN THOUGH THE MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. IT IS AS IF THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL. ONCE YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT WILL RUN FINE FOR A FEW DAYS OR A WEEK OR SO BEFORE HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THE DEALER SAYS WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. ONE TIME I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND…

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714.9%
ODI 10560629 · 68,500 mi

DIFFERENTIAL LEAK. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM. OIL LEAKS FROM THE VENT. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY ONCE AND IT HAS TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN. THE VENT IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND WE NOW HAVE NOT ONLY OUR VEHICLE BUT MANY VEHICLES SPEWING DIFFERENTIAL OIL ALL OVER. GM COULD EASILY PROVIDE A BETTER DESIGN VENT BUT UNLESS THE NHTSA MAKES THEM NOTHING WILL HAPPEN. THE TSB FOR THIS ITEM OBVIOUSLY DOES NOT WORK AS MANY OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN. RECALL THESE VEHICLES SO WE STOP LEAKING OIL INTO THE ENVIRONMENT AND POSSIBLE …

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414.8%
ODI 10616085 · 75,604 mi

THE CHAIN IN THE TRANSFER CASE OF MY VEHICLE BECAME LOOSE. AT FIRST THE CHAIN WAS SKIPPING ON THE SPROCKETS ONLY WHEN I LET THE CAR ROLL AND THEN ACCELERATE, IT GAVE A JUMP UNTIL IT GOT TIGHT AGAIN, BUT AFTER FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING LIKE THIS IT STARTED TO SKIP WHENEVER I TRY ACCELERATE AND IT'S UNDER LOAD FOR EXAMPLE ON A RAMP TO A FREEWAY OR UPHILL, THIS BECOMES REALLY SCARY TO DRIVE. I'M AFRAID THAT ONE DAY IT WILL START TO ROLL BACKWARDS UPHILL WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS ISSUE IS DISCUSSED ONLINE ON FORUMS IN LENGTH BY THE C…

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408.4%
ODI 10436582 · 75 mi

THE WHOLE CAR IS A SHAME. WIRING HARNESS FELL AND MELTED, LOST BRAKES, COMPUTER WOULDN'T ALLOW CAR TO START, STABILI TRACK, POWER STEERING, RADIATOR ALL FAILED. NO SIDE PANELS INSTALLED IN DOOR JAMS. *TR

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296.5%
ODI 10499666 · 10,500 mi

I HAVE A TURBOCHARGED SRX. I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN ONTO A ROAD, AS I HIT THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR A SIGNIFICANT TIME, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS DISENGAGED. AFTER A SECOND OR TWO, IT SUDDENLY ENGAGED. ADDITIONALLY, THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO QUICKLY INCREASE SPEED, AND FELT SIGNIFICANT HESITATION. THIS IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING ON TO A ROAD WITH HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC ON IT, THE VEHICLE IS UNRESPONSIVE TO FAST ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES THERE IS EVEN A REVVING, AND A SUDDEN "BANG" AS THE TRANSMISSION…

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81.9%
ODI 10586097 · 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXHIBITING A 3-4 SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

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287.1%
ODI 10548146 · 1,477 mi

WHEN ENTERING THE STREET FROM MY DRIVEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE FOR FOUR TO FIVE SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GALLES & DAVIS IN ALBUQUERQUE, THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRONIC ACCELERATION SYSTEM AND THAT NOTHING CULD BE DONE. *TR

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194.9%
ODI 10592269 · 1,200 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE CONTACT (C) WAS BACKING SRX DOWN THE APPROX 40 DEGREE UPSLOPE 100' LONG DRIVEWAY CURVED AT BOTTOM. SURFACES WERE DRY & IT WAS SUNNY. C PURCHASED SRX NEW (NAVIGATION, DRIVER AWARENESS & DRIVER ASSIST) IN LATE 12/13. C &/OR SPOUSE HAVE BACKED SRX DOWN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT 100 PLUS TIMES. C & SPOUSE ENTERED SRX, ADJUSTED SEATS & MIRROR, & BUCKLED SEAT BELTS. C DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL & PUSHED START BUTTON. WHILE RETAINING PRESSURE ON BRAKE, C SHIFTED TRANSMISSION SELECTOR INTO R, 'REVERSE.' THE BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY APP…

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173.8%
ODI 10690730 · 400 mi

CAR WAS MAKING WHISTLING/HOWLING SOUND BETWEEN 30MPH-45MPH. THOUGHT POSSIBLY A BREAKING IN ISSUE, BUT CONTINUED AFTER 1200 MILES AND WAS MOST PREVALENT AT STATED MPH ABOVE. SHOP STATED BEARING ISSUE IN DRIVE SHAFT AND ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED. CONCERN OVER EFFECT TO OTHER POWER TRAIN PARTS CONNECTED TO DEFECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT. COULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL PARTS REPLACED. DEFINITIVELY, A SAFETY ISSUE. *JS

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42.4%
ODI 10864484 · 530 mi

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON APRIL 9,2016, WITH 5 MILES ON IT . WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF TOWN ON APRIL 11,2016. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES, WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC ,THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AND THE CAR JERKED, AND POPPED OUT OF DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED ON STAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. EVIDENTLY, A METAL PIECE BROKE LOOSE IN THE CLUTCH PLATE AND LODGED IN THE VALVE BODY. TODAY IS MAY 11, 2016 AND WE STILL DO NOT HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD…

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Engine
1613.1%
ODI 10468764 · 96,451 mi

TIMING CHAIN WENT OUT AND ENGINE LOCKED. *TR

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1319.1%
ODI 10467079 · 86,000 mi

MY 2006 CADILLAC SRX HAS A VERY HARD START UP AND ENGINE IS VERY LOUD WAS STARTING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND RETURN CODES ARE P0008 AND P0017. GM KNOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM IN THESE VEHICLES AND FAILS TO PLACE A RECALL OUT TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. I BUY NOTHING BUT CADILLACS BUT I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS ISSUE!!!! I THINK GM REALLY NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS!!!!!! *TR

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611.5%
ODI 10676933 · 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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510.6%
ODI 10586747 · 7,800 mi

LEASED VEHICLE FROM CADILLAC DEALER IN MOBILE AL IN OCT 2007. HAD PROBLEMS RIGHT AWAY GAUGES WOULD QUIT WORKING. DEALER SAID COULDN'T REPEAT PROBLEMS. MAY 2008 MOVING TO TX, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER I-10 FROM REST STOP, ENGINE QUIT RUNNING, NO POWER STEERING, OR BRAKES. MANAGED TO GET OFF ROAD. AFTER 5 MINUTES STARTED AGAIN. DEALERS IN LA AND TX COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR CONTINUED TO QUIT RUNNING OFF AND ON. BATTERIES BURNED UP ON TWO OCCASIONS, TECHNICIANS SUSPECTED BAD HARNESS BUT COULDN'T LOCATE PROBLEM. RETURNED TO AL IN 2009, TOOK C…

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414.8%
ODI 10730795 · 68,642 mi

THE CAR SERGE'S ALL THE TIME, THE MOTOR SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL WHEN YOU START IT FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS THEN GOES AWAY. HAD THE OIL CHANGED AND DID EVERYTHING I AND THE MECHANICS COULD DO AND IT IS STILL THERE. THE KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK AND HARD TO START. THIS CADILLAC SRX ONLY HAS 82K MILES AND THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 25K MILES. GUESS I JUST NEVER NEED TO BY A CADILLAC AGAIN.

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5211.0%
ODI 10461985 · 3,000 mi

MY NEW CAR WAS TOWED A NUMBER OF 4 TIMES. FIRST TIME CAR WAS ONLY 6 MOS OLD AND HAD 3000 MI ON IT. SECOND AND THIRD TIME HERITAGE CADILLAC SAID THEY WERE WORKING WITH ENGINEERS FROM CADILLAC TO TRY AND REPAIR. 4TH TIME THEY SAID COULDN'T FIX AND CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, COULD GET STRANDED IN IT. MAY OR JUNE 2011. JAN 2012, JULY 2011, MAY 2012 FAILURE TO START/TOWED IN . *TR

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255.6%
ODI 10573038 · 38,000 mi

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

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153.6%
ODI 10556008 · 12,000 mi

THE SRX 3.6 LITER DETONATES CONTINUOUSLY WHEN 87 OR 89 OCTANE IS USED AND THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMP. IS 70 DEGREES OR ABOVE. THE CURRENT PROGRAM IN THE 2012, 2013 AND CURRENT SRX CROSSOVERS CAN NOT RETARD THE TIMING ENOUGH WHEN THE KNOCK SENSORS SENSE THE PINGING. GM HAS REPLACED ENGINES TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BUT HAS FOUND THAT IT IS A SOFTWARE ISSUE AND IS WORKING ON WRITING A NEW PROGRAM FOR ALL SRX CROSSOVERS, THEY CLAIM A SOFTWARE UPDATE IN A YEAR. DRIVING A CONTINUOUSLY DETONATING ENGINE WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND CAN CAUSE AN U…

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174.3%
ODI 10548146 · 1,477 mi

WHEN ENTERING THE STREET FROM MY DRIVEWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE FOR FOUR TO FIVE SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO GALLES & DAVIS IN ALBUQUERQUE, THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRONIC ACCELERATION SYSTEM AND THAT NOTHING CULD BE DONE. *TR

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51.3%
ODI 10692001 · 18,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LESS THAN 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THERE WAS SMOKE AND MASSIVE FLAMES ERUPTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,200. UPDATED 4/13/15*CN

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81.8%
ODI 10927920 · 3,000 mi

I'VE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS ANOTHER DRIVER WITH THE EXACT SAME SITUATION. IT SEEMS LIKE WE'RE BOTH HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, AND WE'RE BOTH BEING IGNORED. WHEN ACCELERATING, CAR LUNGES FORWARD AND KICKS BACK WHEN TRANSMISSION IS CHANGING GEARS AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED. CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO DEALER (PATRICK CADILLAC IN SCHAUMBURG, IL) NUMEROUS TIMES BUT DEALER CLAIMS IT IS A NORMAL CONDITION. WHEN PRESSED THE SERVICE MANGER ADMITTED IT IS NORMAL BUT ON THE EXTREME SIDE BUT REFUSES TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. I BELIEVE THE CAR IS UNSAFE AND…

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42.4%
ODI 10875208 · 7,000 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 FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

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Service Brakes
54.1%
ODI 10511609 · 62,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING I PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND THE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR. I GOT IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED OUT. I HAD IT REPLACED. IT HAS HAPPENED TO 3 DIFFERENT BRAKE LINES. THE LATEST WAS JUST LAST WEEK, GOING UP MY DAUGHTERS DRIVEWAY. *TR

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11.5%
ODI 10760820 · 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE CONTACT STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED. THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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611.5%
ODI 10470159 · 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DETERMINED A DEFECTIVE PCM. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM, REPLACED THE REAR BRAKES, ROTORS AND A STEERING COLUMN SENSOR HOWEVER, NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE BRAKE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

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48.5%
ODI 10935926 · 114,000 mi

THE BRAKE LINES ON MY 2008 CADILLAC HAVE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL, AND CAUSE OTHER DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM LINE OF THE CAR.

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13.7%
ODI 11073814 · 36,399 mi

WHILE MOVING, ON A CITY STREET,SMOKE CAME FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTIONED.

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204.2%
ODI 10821051 · 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY AND JERKED BEFORE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE HAND BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ENGAGED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS FLICKERED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

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357.8%
ODI 10648664 · 23,000 mi

OUR CAR WAS PARKED AND EXPOSED TO THE HOT SOUTH FLORIDA SUN FOR OVER 6 HOURS. WHEN MY PARTNER ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME, THE CAR FELT LIKE THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ABOVE 30 MPH EVEN THOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS CONSIDERABLY DEPRESSED. HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE WHEN SMOKE EMANATED FROM THE FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE. HE CALLED FOR SERVICE AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO HOT TEMPS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. REPORTE…

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4210.1%
ODI 10484068 · 300 mi

SEVERE GRINDING OR SCRAPPING NOISE FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AREA WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. PROBLEM IS ONLY PRESENT DURING COLD WEATHER. SEEMS TO DIMINISH AS VEHICLE IS USED BUT SOMETIMES REMAINS FOR LONG PERIODS. CAN BE HEARD BY BYSTANDERS AND VERY WELL INSIDE VEHICLE. HAVE HAD NO LUCK WITH DEALER .FIRST FEW TIMES SAID COULD NOT HEAR THEN NEXT TIME SAID UNSURE OF CAUSE. *TR

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112.8%
ODI 10524252 · 600 mi

THIS IS A REPORT OF A NEARLY FATAL ACCIDENT ON JUNE 29TH, 2013 WITH A NEW CADILLAC SRX THAT WAS LEASED FROM GM. THE ACCIDENT INVOLVED BOTH ME AND MY DAUGHTER WHO WERE BELTED IN THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUGHT FIRE AND ACCELERATE TO 110 MPH. WE WERE TRAVELING ON RT 127 N WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH. I WAS PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE SPEED STARTED TO DRAMATICALLY INCREASE. I WOULD BREAK AND THE SPEED WOULD COME DOWN AND THEN IT WOULD CONTINUE TO RISE. BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. USING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, IT FINALLY C…

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102.6%
ODI 10592269 · 1,200 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE CONTACT (C) WAS BACKING SRX DOWN THE APPROX 40 DEGREE UPSLOPE 100' LONG DRIVEWAY CURVED AT BOTTOM. SURFACES WERE DRY & IT WAS SUNNY. C PURCHASED SRX NEW (NAVIGATION, DRIVER AWARENESS & DRIVER ASSIST) IN LATE 12/13. C &/OR SPOUSE HAVE BACKED SRX DOWN DRIVEWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT 100 PLUS TIMES. C & SPOUSE ENTERED SRX, ADJUSTED SEATS & MIRROR, & BUCKLED SEAT BELTS. C DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL & PUSHED START BUTTON. WHILE RETAINING PRESSURE ON BRAKE, C SHIFTED TRANSMISSION SELECTOR INTO R, 'REVERSE.' THE BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY APP…

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143.2%
ODI 10750140 · 650 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, 8/6/15, MY 2 WEEK OLD 2015 CADILLAC SRX (650 MILEAGE) SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CONTINUED TO DO SO WHILE I WAS STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, REPEATEDLY. MY WIFE AND I COULD SMELL THE BRAKE PADS AS IF THEY WERE "BURNING" FROM THE PRESSURE I APPLIED BUT THE SRX WOULD NOT STOP. WHENEVER I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKES SLIGHTLY, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. I PULLED OVER INTO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. WE WERE TRAUMATIZED AS OUR GRANDCHILD WAS IN THE VEHICLE . THE SRX HAS BEEN …

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63.6%
ODI 11074077 · 11,200 mi

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…

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1100.0%
ODI 11466449 · 7,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle cut her off. The contact slammed on the brake pedal however, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact regained control of the vehicle and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. The VIN was not available.

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Exterior Lighting:Headlights
00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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12.1%
ODI 10222395 · 15 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INADEQUATE TO VIEW OBJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING MAILBOXES, VEHICLES, OR ANIMALS THAT MAY BE ON THE ROAD. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS AND NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5400. UPDATED 04/16/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIGHTS ARE FACTORY SET AND SEALED AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. THE CONSUMER STATED FLUID S…

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00.0%

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122.5%
ODI 10787101 · 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND THAT THERE WAS WATER INSIDE THE SEALED HEAD LAMP UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

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112.5%
ODI 10460576 · 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE AMBER ILLUMINATION BECAME EXTREMELY DIM WHICH OBSTRUCTED THE VISIBILITY OF THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE WITH HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 07/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WERE AMBER IN COLOR AND DIDN'T …

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184.3%
ODI 10658530 · 3,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE EXTREMELY DIM AND IMPEDED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.

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143.6%
ODI 11118468 · 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO SAFELY NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUICK GMC CADILLAC FORT WALTON BEACH (329 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW, FORT WALTON, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLAMP HARNESS WAS INADEQUATE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED A DISCOUNT FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,…

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307.7%
ODI 10595552 · 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE LIGHTS WERE VERY DIM MAKING AND CAUSING THE CONTACT DIFFICULTY IN SEEING PAST 50 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

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327.2%
ODI 11124306 · 21,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY DIM AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. THE FAILURE PREVENTED CLEAR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING; THEREFORE, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PIKERTON CHEVROLET (925 NORTH ELECTRIC ROAD, SALEM, VIRGINIA 24153, [phone removed]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

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116.5%
ODI 11372347 · 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOSES CADILLAC BUICK GMC TRUCK INC (1406 WASHINGTON ST E, CHARLESTON, WV 25301) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WEATHER SEALS IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER THE LIGHTS AND CORRODED THE REFLECTORS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE A…

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Exterior Lighting38,000–74,125 mi51,500 mi26
ODI 11161504 · 30,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

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ODI 11185644 · 55,000 mi

WE ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS. THEY ARE NOT SAFE!! WE HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR HELP, ONLY TO GET A "IT'S NOT OUR PROBLEM" RESPONSE. GM IS SURELY AWARE, AS A SEARCH FOR HELP WITH THE ISSUE POPS UP MANY COMPLAINTS AND POSSIBLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS CURRENTLY IN THE WORKS. WHAT BRINGS ME HERE NOW IS, MY WIFE RECENTLY DONE SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE CAR AND MINOR PERSONAL INJURY WHEN SHE HIT AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT COULD HAVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF SHE COULD HAVE SEEN IT!! WE ARE JUST T…

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ODI 11187506 · 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING THE ROAD AHEAD. TOM KELLEY CADILLAC (811 AVE OF AUTOS, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

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Unknown Or Other22,250–71,870 mi41,526 mi11
ODI 10861496 · 45 mi

THE CAR HAS A CONSTANT VIBRATION AT SPEEDS BEGINNING ABOUT 55MPR AND INCREASING UP TO 70MPR. THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER AND SALE PERSON DROVE THE CAR AND OBSERVED THE SAME FAULT. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH 20 TOTAL MILES. THE CONDITION WAS FIRST OBSERVED ON THE FIRST HIGHWAY DRIVE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS TO BALANCE AND CHANGE TIRES; I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR AXLES, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM. I ALSO DROVE ANOTHER NEW LUXURY CAR WITH THE DEALER AND IT PER…

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ODI 10970363 · 15,000 mi

WE WERE ON VACATION, DRIVING DOWN I89 IN VT, NICE SPRING SUNNY DAY. WE WERE GOING ABOUT 70MPH ON THIS OPEN HIGHWAY , WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD WHAT SOUND LIKE A GUN SHOT. THEN THE CRACKEL OF THE GLASS AND OUR 2016 CADILLAC SRX SUNROOF COLLAPSED DOWN ON TOP OF US. TO SAY THERE WAS GLASS EVERYWHERE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AS THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. IN RESEARCHING THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE. WHY IS SOMEONE NOT DOING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS? THIS IS CLEARLY SOME KIND OF MANUFACTURING FLAW.

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ODI 11104471 · 41,526 mi

CAR IN MOTION AT 23MPH TRIED TO NAVIGATE A RIGHT HAND CURVE IN ROAD, STEERING WAS NORMAL AND THEN ALL THE SUDDEN STEERING CAUGHT AND WOULDN'T LET ME NAVIGATE THE REST OF THE RIGHT HAND TURN. BROUGHT CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND TRIED TO PUT CAR IN MOTION BY PRESSING GAS, STEERING WAS PERFECTLY FINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TWO SHORT WEEKS

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range36,797 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10939880 · 38,594 mi

DIGITAL AND ANALOG SPEEDOMETERS ARE NOT SYNCHRONIZED, VARIATION OF 3+ MPH. GM STATES VARIATION IS NOT ADJUSTABLE, IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, BUT WILL NOT STATE WHICH READING IS ACCURATE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE THE DRIVER CANNOT ACCURATELY TELL IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING A HIGHER SPEED THAN SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER.

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ODI 11131908 · 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN WOULD MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE SCREEN TO RANDOMLY MOVE, CHANGE, BLINK, AND SHUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING, THE SCREEN MALFUNCTION CREATED A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

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ODI 11429445 · 35,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, she noticed that there was a crack on the CUE (Cadillac User Experience) system screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated while she was driving, she touched the cue system screen however, it failed to respond due to the crack. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failur…

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SuspensionToo few reports for a range35,500 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 11432786 · 39,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, she heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found however, the failure persisted. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had …

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ODI 11476353 · 32,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that upon walking to the rear of the vehicle, he noticed that the rear tires were significantly bald and the tread belts were exposed. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the replacement of the rear adjustable toe links with a non-adjustable toe link under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The dealer was notified of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact stated that it was a safety issue as he was not aware of the tire failure until he walked towards…

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ODI 11510060 · 66,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated he noticed that tread on both rear tires were worn. The contact replaced the tires however, while having the vehicle aligned the mechanic stated that the suspension installed was prematurely wearing down the tires. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

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Exterior Lighting:Headlights70,000–96,000 mi85,000 mi8
ODI 11372347 · 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOSES CADILLAC BUICK GMC TRUCK INC (1406 WASHINGTON ST E, CHARLESTON, WV 25301) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WEATHER SEALS IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER THE LIGHTS AND CORRODED THE REFLECTORS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE A…

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ODI 11437812 · 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at night at an undisclosed speed, the contact switched from the hi-beam headlights to the low-beam headlights and was unable to clearly see the roadway because of how dim the headlights were. The contact continued driving to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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ODI 11442987 · 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were very dim. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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Air Bags20,000–22,500 mi22,000 mi5
ODI 10967361 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT STRUCK HIT THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

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ODI 11045758 · 20,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AGAINST SIGNAL. I ATTEMPTED TO STOP HOWEVER DUE TO THE LACK OF TIME, SHORT DISTANCE AND RAIN SLICKED HIGHWAY I WAS UNABLE TO STOP STRIKING HER CAR ON HER MID PASSENGER SIDE WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THE AIRBAG AT NO POINT DEPLOYED.

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ODI 11218049 · 22,500 mi

SRX WAS T-BONED AND AIRBAGS/SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILED. SEVERE INJURIES TO CADILLAC DRIVER FROM UNLOCKED SHOULDER HARNESS AND ALL AIRBAGS FAILED.

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Service BrakesToo few reports for a range47,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 11074077 · 11,200 mi

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…

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ODI 11289235 · 47,000 mi

I WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET WITH A STEEP HILL. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BREAK WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. MY BREAKS STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND I ROLLED BACK INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME.

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ODI 11428552 · 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at 10mph and approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop which caused the contact to crash into the rear-end of the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no medical treatment needed at the scene, however, the driver in the other vehicle reached out to an attorney the day after the accident to state they were hurt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged wh…

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Visibility/WiperToo few reports for a range40,500 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11161504 · 30,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

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ODI 11165353 · 51,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL-THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. YOU HAVE TURN ON THE BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO SEE IN NORMAL NIGHT VISION AREAS. WHILE BRIGHT IS TOO BRIGHT TO DRIVE FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT OF RUNNING OFF THE ROAD DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE LANE OR THE PEOPLE WALKING ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS DANGER. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2YRS.

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

26V329000 · 2026-05-212 reports2024-102026-09

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Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-112None
ODI 11625480

Low beam headlights are very dim, failing to illuminate the roadway, even with the brightest halogen bulbs available. creates a safety hazard as driver cannot sufficiently see the road ahead, especially when meeting an oncoming vehicle. In my vehicle it is worse on the driver's side, but both are extremely dim. Vehicle is unsafe to drive at night, creating hazardous situation for this vehicle as well as oncoming traffic. I purchased this vehicle used, as is, with no knowledge of headlight issues on this make/model vehicle.

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ODI 11626247 · 24,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension); the vehicle could not properly be aligned. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on a bumpy road surface, the vehicle shuddered, and the rear of the vehicle was pulling to the left. Additionally, the contact stated that the tires had become damaged prematurely. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the …

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2024-121None
ODI 11630384

Case #: [XXX] ] I have a 2016 Cadillac SRX (VIN: [XXX] ) that I have owned for 8 years. Throughout this period, I have encountered some minor issues that were easily remedied. On [XXX], I started my car and some warning light came on. •The ABS light •The power steering light •The anti-skid traction light I contacted Scranton Motors in Vernon, CT and was told I had a faulty brake module: part number 20842710. Furthermore, I was told that this part number has been discontinued and no longer available. I contacted Cadillac customer care and…

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2025-011None
ODI 11638625

The headlights, when put in "dim/low beam" are almost non working. One can see the lights are working, but it is almost like driving blind. The dealership people know about the problem and stated that the heat on the lens cover, inside the headlight assembly causes that cover to warp, deform and will not permit adequate light to shine out. They then told me the assembly parts and labor would be over $3000. This issue is dangerous because on an unlighted street with no accompanying traffic to provide lighting, it is almost like having no headli…

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2025-021None
ODI 11641279

The headlights on low beam , have become too dim. we have replaced the bulbs , but they did the same thing. Low beam visibility is definitely a safety issue. Took the vehicle to a body shop, and they concluded the whole light assembly would need replacement, to remedy the issue. No warning lights or messages have ever appeared. We had them replace both light assemblies, and the problem was resolved. We feel it should be a warranty issue.

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2025-031None
ODI 11647717

The headlights on my 2016 SRX Cadillac have extremely dim headlights. I can barely see in front of me at night. The drivers side light is especially dim. The only way I can see is if I drive with my highbeams on. When I’m driving with my regular lights on and a car is coming at me I feel blinded. I’m scared to drive at night. I fear that I’m going to hit something or someone. This has been going on for a while now and at first I thought I was imagining things, and perhaps it was my eyesight, but it’s absolutely not. I’ve read online countless …

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2025-042None
ODI 11653679

See attached document for complaint.

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ODI 11655193

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (SUSPENSION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-061None
ODI 11667066

we have a 2016 SRX AWD Cadillac and we can not drive at night, the head light is way to dim, and when placing on high beam - blind oncoming cars "AI info: If you can’t see well at night and your 2016 Cadillac SRX has factory HID headlights, there's a chance that faded lenses, worn bulbs, or a defective ballast is the issue, and GM/Cadillac may or may not cover it"

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2025-071None
ODI 11676475

Subject: Complaint Regarding Unsafe Headlight Design – 2016 Cadillac SRX To whom it may concern, We own a 2016 Cadillac SRX and are extremely concerned about the safety of the vehicle’s headlights. The low beams are so dim that we are unable to drive safely at night. When we resort to using the high beams, oncoming drivers frequently flash their lights at us, indicating that we are blinding them. Bottom line, car is unusable at night !!! A few years ago, I brought this issue to the attention of our local Cadillac service department. Unfortun…

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2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-091None
ODI 11689760

My lights are very dim as if they aren’t on.

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2025-101None
ODI 11696787

I purchased the car June 2025 ,The headlights go so dim that you can not see at night, I contacted Cadillac and they are only willing to give me $200. towards the $2000. repair it would cost even though the headlights used on the 2016 Cadillac SRX is the same ones that were recalled on the 2015. They said they have no more programs to help me fix this issues.

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2025-112None
ODI 11697567

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension). The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel began shaking violently and the vehicle fishtailed and failed to steer as intended. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was then taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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ODI 11700756

BRAKE, ABS, Wrench, check engine lights all began intermittently coming on. Before we could bring it into the dealer, it went into "limp mode" while at a very dangerous time and would not move forward while in "Drive". Had to abandon the car in a roadside parking lot. Finally able to get it to the dealer and after their inspection we were told it was NOT repairable. The EBCM module (part of the brake system) was defective and NO parts existed. When we pressed the dealer, no other options or resolutions were offered. Even if a part could be…

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2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-031None
ODI 11723489 · 94,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the fog covering the headlights could not be removed and that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The dealer informed the contact that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

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2026-041None
ODI 11729496 · 124,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the low beam headlights were very dim, causing the contact to drive using the high beam headlights to properly see the roadway. The contact replaced the halogen headlight bulbs with LED bulbs; however, the low beam headlights were still dim while driving at night. The contact became aware that the reflective surface on the headlights was burned out. The contact stated that the halogen bulbs appeared to be degrading, and there were bubbles on …

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2026-05126V329000
ODI 11737967

Vehicle Body Exterior Paint Coating Peeling I am reporting widespread paint delamination/clear coat failure on my 2016 Cadillac SRX. The paint began peeling and flaking across multiple panels including the hood, roof, and additional body panels. The vehicle has been well maintained and has never been in an accident. A Cadillac dealership inspected the vehicle in February 2026, photographed the damage, and confirmed paint delamination affecting multiple panels. A case was opened with Cadillac/General Motors Customer Assistance and escalated to…

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2026-061None
ODI 11742396

low beam head lights are very dim, to dim to see while driving. Apparently this is a problem that Cadillac and/or GM knows about but isn't doing anything to resolve. Heat from the bulbs basically melt the chrome off of the reflector plate so light does not shine out on the road. This could be a very big hazzard while driving, deer, children etc can not be seen with the lights as they are. To replace are ridiculosly expensive to the customer but doesnt seem like it would be for the dealer!! Complete neglect on the manufacturs end.

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2026-070None

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 226 reports

2016: 26 complaints · 2019: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
201671326
2019000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
201616503
2019100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentExterior LightingUnknown Or OtherElectrical SystemSuspensionExterior Lighting:HeadlightsAir BagsService BrakesVisibility/Wiper
Exterior Lighting—
1
ODI 11372809 · 49,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND PER DEALERSHIP NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CADILLAC. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FIR THIS ISSUE. THE CUE TOUCH SYSTEM BUTTON'S ON THE CENTER ARE NOT RESPONDING/LOCKED. I AM NOT ABLE TO USE GPS, CHANGE THE TIME OR ANY OF THE SETTINGS ON THE MENU. THIS IS ALSO A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT THE RAIL CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND THE BOTH FROMT HEADLAMPS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS IS $3,126.95. BOTH IS THESE ARE SAFET…

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3
ODI 11306202

DIM HEADLIGHTS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. COSTLY $4000.00 REPAIR.

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ODI 11444650

After purchasing our 2016 Cadillac SRX we began to notice the head lites were becoming dimmer over time and now to a point that we are unable to drive at nite and need to put high beams on if subjected to nite driving .This creates a blinding hazard for oncoming vehicles. After several attempts of replacing bulbs to improve condition of lites I began to investigate and found that there is a recall for other year models of Cadillac SRX but 2016 is not included. This issue is widespread and undoubtedly will cause accidents and possibly death to…

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ODI 11499741

My 2016 Cadillac SRX has faulty just like the rest of the 2010 to the 2015 Cadillac SRXs front headlight assemblies that you cannot see at night and then they eventually just die out because of moisture getting in I've had to replace mine and it's cost me $2,400 to replace them GM is very well aware of this issue this is a dangerous situation people cannot drive at night we cannot drive during inclemented weather. Barely can drive with your brights on this is a dangerous dangerous situation. Should have a recall GM is very well aware of the fau…

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0
1
ODI 11653679

See attached document for complaint.

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0
1
ODI 11323024

ON LIGHTS THEY ARE VERY DIM, MAKEING IT A RIST TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, SAFTY. ON BRAKE MAKES A SQUEEL WHEN APPLYING, HAD IT IN TO SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES ,THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONGWITH IT. CADALICS SHOULD NOT MAKE NOISE LIKE THAT MAKES POEPLE LOOK AT CAR LIKE SOMETHINGS WRONG WITH IT,WHICH IT IS.

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2
ODI 11161504 · 30,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

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ODI 11603152

I recently had to drive at night. The low beams are so dim you cannot drive. I have to drive with the high beams. The low beams are on, but not bright enough to drive. What is the fix for this. Thanks

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Unknown Or Other
1
ODI 11372809 · 49,000 mi

LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE DIM AND PER DEALERSHIP NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CADILLAC. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FIR THIS ISSUE. THE CUE TOUCH SYSTEM BUTTON'S ON THE CENTER ARE NOT RESPONDING/LOCKED. I AM NOT ABLE TO USE GPS, CHANGE THE TIME OR ANY OF THE SETTINGS ON THE MENU. THIS IS ALSO A WELL KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT THE RAIL CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND THE BOTH FROMT HEADLAMPS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS IS $3,126.95. BOTH IS THESE ARE SAFET…

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2
ODI 11132253

APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED A SMALL STRESS FRACTURE APPEAR IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE CENTRAL DIGITAL DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD PROJECTS SAFETY, ENTERTAINMENT AND AUTOMOBILE OPERATING STATUS (E.G. DEFLATED TIRES, ONSTAR ALERTS, ETC.). AS THE FRACTURE GREW IT REVEALED A SPIDER WEB OF FRACTURES DISTORTING THE DASHBOARD AND AFFECTING THE SYSTEM'S OPERATION. THE SYSTEM WOULD SUDDEN BEGIN FLASHING DIFFERENT ICONS, SWIPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING. THE DIGITAL ICONS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL YET THE FRAC…

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ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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1
ODI 11428536

4 Mar 2021 passenger side front wheel bearing failed while returning home from anniversary trip with 37,733 miles on our SRX. Dealer stated that SRX was out of warranty due to time after purchase. 5 July 2021 passenger side rear wheel bearing failed while returning home from family trip with 40,003 miles on our SRX. Called Cadillac Customer Care and received a case number. Immediately received an email stating that she was my customer advocate and would get back to me within 3 working days (email is attached). NO ONE has ever contacted me. …

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0
3
ODI 11218049 · 22,500 mi

SRX WAS T-BONED AND AIRBAGS/SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILED. SEVERE INJURIES TO CADILLAC DRIVER FROM UNLOCKED SHOULDER HARNESS AND ALL AIRBAGS FAILED.

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ODI 11292236 · 22,000 mi

I WAS THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE SRX WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AIR BAG TRIGGERED ERROR MESSAGE AND DID NOT DEPLOY, SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNTIL AFTER I HIT THE DASH RESULTING IN UNHARNESSED CONTACT IN CABIN CAUSING OVER $200K IN MEDICAL BILLS TO DATE TO RIGHT SHOULDER, HEAD, NECK AND BACK.

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ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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00
Electrical System
3
ODI 11306202

DIM HEADLIGHTS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. COSTLY $4000.00 REPAIR.

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ODI 11444650

After purchasing our 2016 Cadillac SRX we began to notice the head lites were becoming dimmer over time and now to a point that we are unable to drive at nite and need to put high beams on if subjected to nite driving .This creates a blinding hazard for oncoming vehicles. After several attempts of replacing bulbs to improve condition of lites I began to investigate and found that there is a recall for other year models of Cadillac SRX but 2016 is not included. This issue is widespread and undoubtedly will cause accidents and possibly death to…

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ODI 11499741

My 2016 Cadillac SRX has faulty just like the rest of the 2010 to the 2015 Cadillac SRXs front headlight assemblies that you cannot see at night and then they eventually just die out because of moisture getting in I've had to replace mine and it's cost me $2,400 to replace them GM is very well aware of this issue this is a dangerous situation people cannot drive at night we cannot drive during inclemented weather. Barely can drive with your brights on this is a dangerous dangerous situation. Should have a recall GM is very well aware of the fau…

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2
ODI 11132253

APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO, I NOTICED A SMALL STRESS FRACTURE APPEAR IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE CENTRAL DIGITAL DASHBOARD OF MY VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD PROJECTS SAFETY, ENTERTAINMENT AND AUTOMOBILE OPERATING STATUS (E.G. DEFLATED TIRES, ONSTAR ALERTS, ETC.). AS THE FRACTURE GREW IT REVEALED A SPIDER WEB OF FRACTURES DISTORTING THE DASHBOARD AND AFFECTING THE SYSTEM'S OPERATION. THE SYSTEM WOULD SUDDEN BEGIN FLASHING DIFFERENT ICONS, SWIPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING. THE DIGITAL ICONS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL YET THE FRAC…

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ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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1
ODI 11501566

The screen on the the radio keep going out the tire get wore out quick even after rotation and balancing the Suspension makes noise

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0
1
ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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Suspension0
1
ODI 11428536

4 Mar 2021 passenger side front wheel bearing failed while returning home from anniversary trip with 37,733 miles on our SRX. Dealer stated that SRX was out of warranty due to time after purchase. 5 July 2021 passenger side rear wheel bearing failed while returning home from family trip with 40,003 miles on our SRX. Called Cadillac Customer Care and received a case number. Immediately received an email stating that she was my customer advocate and would get back to me within 3 working days (email is attached). NO ONE has ever contacted me. …

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1
ODI 11501566

The screen on the the radio keep going out the tire get wore out quick even after rotation and balancing the Suspension makes noise

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1
ODI 11630384

Case #: [XXX] ] I have a 2016 Cadillac SRX (VIN: [XXX] ) that I have owned for 8 years. Throughout this period, I have encountered some minor issues that were easily remedied. On [XXX], I started my car and some warning light came on. •The ABS light •The power steering light •The anti-skid traction light I contacted Scranton Motors in Vernon, CT and was told I had a faulty brake module: part number 20842710. Furthermore, I was told that this part number has been discontinued and no longer available. I contacted Cadillac customer care and…

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0
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
ODI 11653679

See attached document for complaint.

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Air Bags0
3
ODI 11218049 · 22,500 mi

SRX WAS T-BONED AND AIRBAGS/SEATBELT RETRACTOR FAILED. SEVERE INJURIES TO CADILLAC DRIVER FROM UNLOCKED SHOULDER HARNESS AND ALL AIRBAGS FAILED.

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ODI 11292236 · 22,000 mi

I WAS THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE SRX WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, AIR BAG TRIGGERED ERROR MESSAGE AND DID NOT DEPLOY, SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNTIL AFTER I HIT THE DASH RESULTING IN UNHARNESSED CONTACT IN CABIN CAUSING OVER $200K IN MEDICAL BILLS TO DATE TO RIGHT SHOULDER, HEAD, NECK AND BACK.

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ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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1
ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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00—00
Service Brakes
1
ODI 11323024

ON LIGHTS THEY ARE VERY DIM, MAKEING IT A RIST TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, SAFTY. ON BRAKE MAKES A SQUEEL WHEN APPLYING, HAD IT IN TO SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES ,THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONGWITH IT. CADALICS SHOULD NOT MAKE NOISE LIKE THAT MAKES POEPLE LOOK AT CAR LIKE SOMETHINGS WRONG WITH IT,WHICH IT IS.

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00
1
ODI 11630384

Case #: [XXX] ] I have a 2016 Cadillac SRX (VIN: [XXX] ) that I have owned for 8 years. Throughout this period, I have encountered some minor issues that were easily remedied. On [XXX], I started my car and some warning light came on. •The ABS light •The power steering light •The anti-skid traction light I contacted Scranton Motors in Vernon, CT and was told I had a faulty brake module: part number 20842710. Furthermore, I was told that this part number has been discontinued and no longer available. I contacted Cadillac customer care and…

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00—0
Visibility/Wiper
2
ODI 11161504 · 30,000 mi

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

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ODI 11603152

I recently had to drive at night. The low beams are so dim you cannot drive. I have to drive with the high beams. The low beams are on, but not bright enough to drive. What is the fix for this. Thanks

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

9 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 48,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11349856 · 60,000 mi

I ASKED THE DEALER IF THE VEHICLE WE WERE CONTEMPLATING BUYING HAD ANY ACCIDENTS.DEALER SHOWED ME A CARFAX THAT DID NOT REFLECT ANY ACCIDENTS AND STATED AS SUCH. UPON GOING IN TO TRADE MY VEHICLE THIS WEEKEND I WAS MADE AWARE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THREE ACCIDENTS WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND THE VEHICLE IS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN PAID. I SPECIFICALLY ASKED THE DEALER FOR THE CARFAX. THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ACCIDENT HAPPENED LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE SELLING TO ME AND HAD NOT BEEN REFLECTED ON THE CARFAX YET THE DEALER KNEW. I ALSO PAID OVER $500 F…

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ODI 11425511 · 30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle at night due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

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ODI 11428552 · 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at 10mph and approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop which caused the contact to crash into the rear-end of the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no medical treatment needed at the scene, however, the driver in the other vehicle reached out to an attorney the day after the accident to state they were hurt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged wh…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 530 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10864484 · 530 mi

WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON APRIL 9,2016, WITH 5 MILES ON IT . WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF TOWN ON APRIL 11,2016. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 400 MILES, WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC ,THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AND THE CAR JERKED, AND POPPED OUT OF DRIVE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED ON STAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS THE FOLLOWING DAY WAS EXTENSIVE INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. EVIDENTLY, A METAL PIECE BROKE LOOSE IN THE CLUTCH PLATE AND LODGED IN THE VALVE BODY. TODAY IS MAY 11, 2016 AND WE STILL DO NOT HAVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE TOLD…

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ODI 11528422

The automatic trunk does not work. I'm unable to open and/or use my trunk. Moon roof does not open Airbag light is on Vehicle jerks very hard while operating in drive

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 67,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11428552 · 67,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at 10mph and approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop which caused the contact to crash into the rear-end of the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no medical treatment needed at the scene, however, the driver in the other vehicle reached out to an attorney the day after the accident to state they were hurt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged wh…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11434716

On Sept 26 2021 I was driving my car when I noticed it began jumpy and would hesitate at high speeds then when coming to a stop. After coming to a stop my car seemed it was stalling out while sitting at the stop light. Proceeded to go and my car didn't want to go into 1st-3rd gears. I just got this car 5 months ago It is very concerning when I need to make a sudden acceleration and cannot. I am highly concerned my car has a recall that never was issued to fix this dangerous problem.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11630384

Case #: [XXX] ] I have a 2016 Cadillac SRX (VIN: [XXX] ) that I have owned for 8 years. Throughout this period, I have encountered some minor issues that were easily remedied. On [XXX], I started my car and some warning light came on. •The ABS light •The power steering light •The anti-skid traction light I contacted Scranton Motors in Vernon, CT and was told I had a faulty brake module: part number 20842710. Furthermore, I was told that this part number has been discontinued and no longer available. I contacted Cadillac customer care and…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b