NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
474 reports50,000 miles · May 29, 2019
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM. SAFETY HAZARD. MECHANICS SAY NOTHING I CAN DO EXCEPT TRY REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AT $1500 EACH. AND, WHO KNOWS IF THIS WOULD WORK? THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I CANNOT SPEND $3,000 AS THIS IS HALF THE VALUE OF THE CAR. THE HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE REP…
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HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM. SAFETY HAZARD. MECHANICS SAY NOTHING I CAN DO EXCEPT TRY REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT AT $1500 EACH. AND, WHO KNOWS IF THIS WOULD WORK? THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. I CANNOT SPEND $3,000 AS THIS IS HALF THE VALUE OF THE CAR. THE HEADLIGHTS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11210752
102,225 miles · May 22, 2019
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME SO DIM, DRIVING AT NIGHT IS VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT USING THE HIGH BEAMS. USING HIGH BEAMS CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ONCOMING DRIVERS, SO THIS ISN'T AN OPTION. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH OEM PRODUCTS IS A SHORT TERM FIX AS THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT IS AS DEFECTIVE AS THE ORIGINAL. I'VE RESEAR…
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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME SO DIM, DRIVING AT NIGHT IS VERY DIFFICULT WITHOUT USING THE HIGH BEAMS. USING HIGH BEAMS CREATES A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ONCOMING DRIVERS, SO THIS ISN'T AN OPTION. REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS WITH OEM PRODUCTS IS A SHORT TERM FIX AS THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT IS AS DEFECTIVE AS THE ORIGINAL. I'VE RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON CADILLAC SRX FROM 2010 TO 2015. GM HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO RESOLVE THIS SAFETY HAZARD THEY CREATED.
NHTSA ODI #11209228
65,000 miles · May 17, 2019
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS ARE EXTREMELY DIM AND BASICALLY UNUSABLE UNLESS THE BRIGHTS ARE ON. I ALSO HAVE CONDENSATION IN THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FIXTURE. THIS CAUSES THE LIGHTS TO BE EVEN MORE DIM COMING FROM THAT HEADLIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #11208359
170,000 miles · May 2, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN BATCHELOR CADILLAC (11001 I-10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230, (210) 690-0700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN BATCHELOR CADILLAC (11001 I-10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230, (210) 690-0700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED A SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AT 99,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
NHTSA ODI #11205197
107,000 miles · May 1, 2019
EngineSuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SERVICE REAR AXLE AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIZZA CADILLAC BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 8425 159TH ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487, (708) 429-6600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE SERVICE REAR AXLE AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIZZA CADILLAC BUICK GMC (LOCATED AT 8425 159TH ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487, (708) 429-6600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STILL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000. *TR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT PASSENGER SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED COST $1,300 KNOWN RECALL. RECALLS WERE NOT ALLOWED BUT ARE KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE 2010 SRX TOTAL EXPENSES. CATALYTIC CONVERTER KNOWN RECALL 8,600 C AN PROVIDE RECEIPTS.*JB
NHTSA ODI #11204961
100,000 miles · Apr 29, 2019
Exterior Lighting
I AM ISSUING WITH THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM. THE LIGHT IS VERY DIM. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. CADILLAC STILL HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DRIVING VISIBILITY IS LOW THIS COULD RESULT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD THE OUTSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT CLEAN, BUT NO DIFFERE…
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I AM ISSUING WITH THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM. THE LIGHT IS VERY DIM. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. CADILLAC STILL HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE, DRIVING VISIBILITY IS LOW THIS COULD RESULT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD THE OUTSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT CLEAN, BUT NO DIFFERENCE IN LOW BEAM VISIBILITY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE GOR MANY DRIVERS.
NHTSA ODI #11204525
30,000 miles · Apr 25, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. AN INTERMITTENT NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MOST OFTEN WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN COLD TEMPERATURES. CABLE DAHMER CADILLAC OF KANSAS CITY (1151 W 104TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114, (855) 420-1315) WAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. AN INTERMITTENT NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MOST OFTEN WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN COLD TEMPERATURES. CABLE DAHMER CADILLAC OF KANSAS CITY (1151 W 104TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114, (855) 420-1315) WAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30-35,000. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE IS A PULLING, GROWLING NOISE WHEN MAKING TIGHT TURNS IN WARM WEATHER ON HIGHWAY. 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
NHTSA ODI #11203751
140,000 miles · Apr 10, 2019
Exterior Lighting
CADILLAC 2010 SRX HAS MOISTURE IN BOTH HEADLAMPS AGAIN. LEFT HEADLIGHTS HAS STOPPED WORKING, RIGHT SIDE IS WORKS ON AND OFF. HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN FIXED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO MOISTURE. WHEN WILL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND/OR CADILLAC GOING TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS? THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND ARE EXTREMELY DANG…
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CADILLAC 2010 SRX HAS MOISTURE IN BOTH HEADLAMPS AGAIN. LEFT HEADLIGHTS HAS STOPPED WORKING, RIGHT SIDE IS WORKS ON AND OFF. HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN FIXED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO MOISTURE. WHEN WILL THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND/OR CADILLAC GOING TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS? THIS IS A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DURING RAIN, SNOW, OR AT NIGHT. HELP!!!
NHTSA ODI #11195527
54,200 miles · Apr 5, 2019
Suspension
THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS MAKING A LOT OF LOUD NOISE, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY BUMPS. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL CADILLAC DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO LUBRICATION FITTING ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE 2010 SRX AND IT HAD SERIOUSLY WORN OUT TIE ROD ENDS AND CONTROL ARM AND THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA ODI #11194232
12,191 miles · Apr 1, 2019
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND TOOK EXTRA TIME TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH GEARS, THE VEHICLE JOLTED AND TOOK EXTRA TIME TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,191.
NHTSA ODI #11192910
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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