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Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints
15 reportsClear category filter141,000 miles · Oct 19, 2021
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Suspension
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal noise detected. The electronic stability and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the r…
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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal noise detected. The electronic stability and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact called another local dealer, Chevrolet Center Inc (101 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880, (863) 294-7371) who also confirmed that parts were not available The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA ODI #11437342
98,000 miles · Oct 5, 2021
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineService Brakes, Air
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that there were electrical shortages on the dashboard, the smoke odor was detected while starting the vehicle, water was getting into the liftgate, all the warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle would hydroplane when it rained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
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The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that there were electrical shortages on the dashboard, the smoke odor was detected while starting the vehicle, water was getting into the liftgate, all the warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle would hydroplane when it rained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and another dealer, Herman Jenkins Motors Inc (2030 W Reelfoot Ave, Union City, TN 38261) on separate occasions for an unknown diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that all of the recalls for the vehicle were repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STABILITRAK AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, AS WELL AS OTHER LIGHTS. THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP.
NHTSA ODI #11435530
102,302 miles · Feb 4, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineExterior Lighting
WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER SIGNAL CAME ON AND IT STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND POWERED DOWN TO 18MPH AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER CAUSING ME TO ALMOST GET REAR ENDED, I HAD TOOK IN TO REPAIR SHOP RIGHT AWAY, THEY PUT IT ON THE SCANNER AND TOLD ME THAT I IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE SO I GOT THA…
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WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER SIGNAL CAME ON AND IT STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND POWERED DOWN TO 18MPH AND WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER CAUSING ME TO ALMOST GET REAR ENDED, I HAD TOOK IN TO REPAIR SHOP RIGHT AWAY, THEY PUT IT ON THE SCANNER AND TOLD ME THAT I IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE SO I GOT THAT FIXED THE NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SO I TOOK IT BACK AND THEN THEY SAID THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE FIXED AND THEN THEY SAID TO LOOK AND SEE IF IT WAS A RECALLED ISSUE BECAUSE WITH ONLY 102,000 MILES I HAD RESEARCHED AND I SEE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE WITH MY SUV AND NO RECALLS, THE SHOP SAID ITS A BIG JOBS AND ITS GOING TO COST OVER 3,000 DOLLARS AND THE CAR IS ONLY WORTH 4500 AT THE PRESENT TIME, ALSO MY STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT STAYS ON THEY I HAD ALREADY GOT THAT FIXED ON AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT NOW IT IS BACK ON THE SHOP SAID IT IS DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN ON CADILLAC'S PART FROM THE SMALL MAGNETIC RING THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BEARING, I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ALSO AND I SEE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND AGAIN NO RECALL, ALSO WHEN STARTING MY SUV ALL MY PANELS DON'T WORK AND IF I POWER DOWN MY WINDOWS IT IS VERY VERY SLOW TO COME BACK UP I HAVE TO SHUT MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT FOR EVERYTHING TO WORK AGAIN , I HAD RESEARCHED THIS AND A LOT OF COMPLAINTS BUT AGAIN NO RECALL, ALSO THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT ARE CONSTANTLY FOGGING UP AGAIN BAD DESIGN ON CADILLAC I RESEARCHED THIS AND AGAIN A LOT OF COMPLAINT AS WELL, BUT NO RECALLS IT SEEM THAT THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX HAS A LOT OF DEFECT AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT ALSO THIS STUFF IS VERY DANGERS AND SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE NOT BEING ADDRESSED AND SOMEBODY IS GOING TO END UP DEAD OR IS THAT WHAT CADILLAC WAITS FOR BEFORE RECALLING, IT COULD OF BEEN VERY BAD FOR ME IF I DID END UP GETTING REAR ENDED I WAS VERY LUCKY.
NHTSA ODI #11306991
161,000 miles · Jan 20, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
MY CAR WAS GOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER SIGNAL CAME ON AND MY CAR JERKED AND STARTED POWERING DOWN. IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE. NOW MY CARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WON'T WORK, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WON'T WORK BECAUSE OF SMALL MAGNETS THAT HAD POOR DESIGN. MY CAR WINDOWS DON'T OPEN. THE ELECT…
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MY CAR WAS GOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER SIGNAL CAME ON AND MY CAR JERKED AND STARTED POWERING DOWN. IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE. NOW MY CARS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WON'T WORK, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WON'T WORK BECAUSE OF SMALL MAGNETS THAT HAD POOR DESIGN. MY CAR WINDOWS DON'T OPEN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS OF WHILE THE CAR IS DRIVING AND I CAN'T SEE MY STEERING PANEL AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI #11300583
95,500 miles · Nov 19, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
TOOK VEHICLE INTO GM CHEVY DEALER TODAY FOR TIRE ROTATION AND OIL/FILTER CHANGE. NO OTHER ISSUES. DOVE VEHICLE HOME AND NOTICED TWO LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD; ABS AND STABILITRAK. ALSO MESSAGE ON DIC INDICATING TO SERVICE ABS. NO ISSUES BEFORE DEALER SERVICE.
NHTSA ODI #11281130
120,000 miles · Jun 10, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineService Brakes
THE VEHICLE SWITCHES TO STABILITRAC AND ABS AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE ENGINE TO NOT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THIS CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OVER RAM AND I HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY AND PUT IT INTO SPORT MODE AND MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEARS IN ORDER FOR IT TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF TRA…
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THE VEHICLE SWITCHES TO STABILITRAC AND ABS AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE ENGINE TO NOT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THIS CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OVER RAM AND I HAVE TO STOP THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY AND PUT IT INTO SPORT MODE AND MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEARS IN ORDER FOR IT TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT THE TIME OF TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY INTO THE NEXT RPM.
NHTSA ODI #11219153
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2018
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior Lighting
FAULTY HEADLAMP THAT I KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE SOMETHING ON IT BECAUSE IT KEEPS GOING OUT AND AC WILL NOT GET COLD ON LEVEL 1,2, OR 3. IT'S GIVING FAULTY CODES.
NHTSA ODI #11153542
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
FAULTY TRANSMISSION. NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY
NHTSA ODI #11045445
133,388 miles · Jul 29, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior LightingService Brakes
MOISTURE IN DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT DUE TO BROKEN SEAL. MANUFACTURER/DEALER KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLE'S CAUSING DIFFICULTY SEEING AT NIGHT WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. NEW HEADLAMPS BURN OUT PREMATURELY AND CAN HAPPEN AT ANYTIME UNEXPECTEDLY. ALSO, STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON, ABS LIGHT ALWAYS ON.
NHTSA ODI #11011402
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2017
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2010 CADILLAC SRX "SERVICE STABILITRAC" LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR THE LAST YEAR. I'VE HAD THE SHOP WHO RAN THE CODE. THE CODE CAME BACK AS POSSIBLE FAIL BUT INCONCLUSIVE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ENTIRE BREAKING SYSTEM AND FOUND NOTHING IN NEED OF REPAIR AND ALL SYSTEMS WORKING PROPERLY. TO REPLACE THE PART THAT "MA…
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2010 CADILLAC SRX "SERVICE STABILITRAC" LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON FOR THE LAST YEAR. I'VE HAD THE SHOP WHO RAN THE CODE. THE CODE CAME BACK AS POSSIBLE FAIL BUT INCONCLUSIVE. THE MECHANIC CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ENTIRE BREAKING SYSTEM AND FOUND NOTHING IN NEED OF REPAIR AND ALL SYSTEMS WORKING PROPERLY. TO REPLACE THE PART THAT "MAYBE CAUSING" THE WARNING TO COME ON WOULD COST ME UP TO $1200.
NHTSA ODI #10945261
Official recalls
6Jun 24, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.
Sep 19, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.
Jul 23, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
Dec 20, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ENSURE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE IS PROPERLY ROUTED AND SEATED IN THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRACKET. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
Sep 30, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.8L GAS ENGINES (LAU) OR 3.0L GAS ENGINES (LF1). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PROCESSING OF THE CRIMP DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE LINE. IF THE LINE WAS DAMAGED, A POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK MAY DEVELOP. IF THERE IS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF FLUID LOSS, THE DRIVER WILL HEAR NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND INCREASED EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR STEERING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYS ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING LINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
May 25, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CADILLAC SRX EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L V6 ENGINE. IF LOW OCTANE (REGULAR) FUEL IS USED IN THE VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE (PREMIUM) FUEL AS STATED IN THE OWNER MANUAL AND ON THE FUEL FILLER DOOR, THE COMBINATION OF REGULAR FUEL USAGE AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING MANEUVERS MAY INDUCE PRE-IGNITION. IF PRE-IGNITION OCCURS, YOU MAY HEAR A PINGING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE ONSET OF THIS NOISE, A CONNECTING ROD OR PISTON MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE, AND PERHAPS ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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