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, J…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10461985
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2012
Power TrainCrash
2010 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACK AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ WHERE A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE RECALL STATED THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK, WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL A…
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2010 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER STATES WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACK AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ WHERE A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE RECALL STATED THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK, WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 11V595000. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10443010
75 miles · Nov 21, 2011
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
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
NHTSA ODI #10436582
20,000 miles · Dec 28, 2010
Power Train
SCRATCHING NOISE FROM FRONT TIRES. I HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES. AT FIRST SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED NOT TO HEAR IT, NOW THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE NOISE BUT STATE "IT IS SOMETHING I HAVE TO LIVE WITH". OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED BUT THERE IS NOT A FIX, SO UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE IDENTIFIED AND A FIX ESTABLISHED I JUST HAV…
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SCRATCHING NOISE FROM FRONT TIRES. I HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES. AT FIRST SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMED NOT TO HEAR IT, NOW THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE NOISE BUT STATE "IT IS SOMETHING I HAVE TO LIVE WITH". OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE COMPLAINED BUT THERE IS NOT A FIX, SO UNTIL THE PROBLEM CAN BE IDENTIFIED AND A FIX ESTABLISHED I JUST HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THE NOISE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10372716
8,549 miles · Sep 1, 2010
Power Train
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FIRST ON MAY 21, THE SECOND ON AUGUST 14, WHILE DRIVING MY 8 MONTH OLD 2010 CADILLAC SRX WITH 8549 MILES ON IT AT SPEED, DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO CRAZY, I GET A STABILITRAK WARNING AND THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO GET INTO A GEAR TO DRIVE IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR LET IT SIT F…
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ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FIRST ON MAY 21, THE SECOND ON AUGUST 14, WHILE DRIVING MY 8 MONTH OLD 2010 CADILLAC SRX WITH 8549 MILES ON IT AT SPEED, DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO CRAZY, I GET A STABILITRAK WARNING AND THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL. THE ONLY WAY TO GET INTO A GEAR TO DRIVE IS TO TURN OFF THE CAR LET IT SIT FOR AT LEAST 90 SECONDS THEN RE START AND GO. FIRST TRIP TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULD SEE WHAT HAPPENED BUT NOT WHY IT HAPPENED. THEY TOOK THINGS APART AND PUT THINGS TOGETHER HOPING TO CATCH A LOOSE FITTING. SECOND TOW TO THE SHOP, AUGUST 14TH, THE CAR IS STILL THERE AS OF 9/1. I AM TOLD THAT A PART IS NEEDED AND THAT PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND WON'T BE IN FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS OR SO. PART NEEDED IS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10353294
2,500 miles · Aug 2, 2010
Power Train
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX PERFORMANCE TRIM STICKS IN LOW GEAR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, LEADING TO INABILITY TO SAFELY MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY OR EXPRESSWAY. ONCE STUCK, THE ONLY WAY TO 'UNSTICK' IS TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP (0 MPH), WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN AND SEEMS TO 'RESET' ITSELF. …
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE 2010 CADILLAC SRX PERFORMANCE TRIM STICKS IN LOW GEAR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, LEADING TO INABILITY TO SAFELY MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY OR EXPRESSWAY. ONCE STUCK, THE ONLY WAY TO 'UNSTICK' IS TO BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP (0 MPH), WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS DOWN AND SEEMS TO 'RESET' ITSELF. MERGING ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT HIGHER SPEEDS IS CONSEQUENTLY MADE UNSAFE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR CANNOT SPEED UP REASONABLY AND IS RESTRICTED IN TERMS OF THE MAXIMUM SPEED IT CAN ACHIEVE ON THE 'STUCK GEAR'. ISSUE SEEMS TO REPLICATE CONSISTENTLY AND HAS BEEN SEEN MOSTLY DURING THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE AFTER IT COOLS DOWN. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT USUALLY SHIFTS B/W 2000 - 2500 RPM GOES AS HIGH AS 6000 RPM WITHOUT BUDGING FROM THE 'STUCK' GEAR. *TR
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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PE20019 · Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
Opened Nov 6, 2020 · Closed Dec 23, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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Suspension
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
Suspension:rear
On November 06, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-019) to assess the remedy and scope of General Motors (GM) recall 14V-571. ODI had received a total of 9 complaints with allegations of rear toe links separating while the vehicle was in motion. There were 4 complainants indicating that the remedy for recall 14V-571 had been performed on their vehicle. The other 5 complaints were outside the original recall scope but exhibited the same failure mode as addressed by recall 14V-571 and reported uncontrolled swaying while driving.ODI's review focused on all 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles that experienced a rear toe link failure while the vehicle was in motion under various driving conditions. The failures were the same or similar to those addressed by the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. The remedy for recall 14V-571 was to inspect the rear toe link adjusters and replace them if necessary as well as tighten both jam nuts to a manufacturer specified torque. The remedy can be reversed when the vehicle gets a rear alignment adjustment and the jam nuts are not properly re-torqued to the manufacturer's specification. ODI's data review confirmed a high toe link failure rate in vehicles that either had and had not received the remedy associated with recall 14V-571. On June 24, 2021, GM filed a defect information report recalling all 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the rear toe link adjuster while driving. The remedy replaces adjustable toe links with non-adjustable toe links. The recall (21V-473) includes vehicles that were remedied under 14V-571. In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov.The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found in a separate document attached to this closing resume.
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